Mesotherapy using dutasteride-containing preparation in treatment of female pattern hair loss: photographic, morphometric and ultrustructural evaluation. Author Interview: Nayera Moftah Prof. of Dermatology & Venereology, FMG, Al-Azhar University What are the main findings of the study? The main findings are: The improvement of female pattern hair loss (FPHL) by mesotherapy using dutasteride-containing preparation by all the [...]
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African-American hair needs special care to avoid damage
SAN DIEGO (March 16, 2012) — Information presented at the American Academy of Dermatology’s 70th Annual Meeting by Raechele Cochran Gathers, MD, FAAD, senior physician at the Multi-Cultural Dermatology Center of Henry Ford Hospital Department of Dermatology in Detroit. OVERVIEW: Not only is African-American hair unique in appearance, its unique structure makes it especially fragile [...]
Posted by admin on March 19, 2012
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African Americans May Face Serious Hair & Scalp Problems from Styling Practices
Newswise — DETROIT – Styling practices can lead to serious hair and scalp diseases for some African Americans, says Henry Ford Hospital dermatologist Diane Jackson-Richards, M.D. “Hair is an extremely important aspect of an African-American woman’s appearance,” says Dr. Jackson-Richards, director of Henry Ford’s Multicultural Dermatology Clinic. “Yet, many women who have a hair or scalp [...]
Posted by admin on March 19, 2012
http://dermatologistsblog.com/alopecia/african-americans-may-face-serious-hair-scalp-problems-from-styling-practices/
Recall: Hair Regrowth Products Sold on Internet
All topical hair regrowth products made by Perfect Image Solutions LLC have been recalled because they are “unapproved new drugs” under FDA regulations and may be hazardous to your health. The recalled products, which are distributed nationwide through the Internet, include Men’s Minoxidil 15% Azelaic 5% Hair regrowth topical, 60mL Men’s Minoxidil 10% Azelaic 5% [...]
Posted by admin on March 8, 2012
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Hair Loss : May be Aggravated by Stress & Unhealthy Factors
DENVER – Age and genetics have traditionally been considered the most reliable predictors of both female and male hair loss. However, two new studies involving identical twins, being presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) annual conference, Plastic Surgery 11 THE Meeting, September 23-27, in Denver, reveal new contributors to hair loss in both [...]
Posted by admin on September 26, 2011
http://dermatologistsblog.com/alopecia/hair-loss-may-be-aggravated-by-stress-unhealthy-factors/
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