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FDA Expands Indications for Scalp Cooling for Hair Loss
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FDA Expands Indications for Scalp Cooling for Hair Loss
The FDA recently expanded indications for scalp cooling. Initially, scalp cooling was FDA approved for patients undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. The recent approval includes most solid tumors. Studies in breast cancer showed that 2/3 of women using the device reported losing less than half of their hair. This was favorable over doing nothing.
While not a life threatening side effect of chemotherapy, hair loss is definitely a problem. For patients dealing with a cancer diagnosis, losing hair can be psychologically devastating. Fortunately most chemotherapy hair loss resolves but it can take a year or more.
Off Label Scalp Cooling
While the product is FDA approved for solid tumors, it is likely that it would work for chemotherapy for lymphoma and leukemia as well. FDA approvals mean that a device or drug can be advertised for a certain condition. Once FDA approved, physicians in their discretion, can use a device for other purposes. These uses are termed off-label.
One other concern with scalp cooling is the potential for causing metastatic disease. Fortunately, at least one study puts that problem to rest. A meta-analysis shows no risk of metastatic disease with scalp cooling.
For patients whose hair does not return about cancer treatment, a hair transplant may be appropriate.
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Postpartum Hair Loss
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Postpartum Hair Loss
A recent post at Mother How looked at postpartum hair loss. While not life threatening, postpartum hair loss can be a depressing condition. In recent mothers who may be experiencing postpartum depression, hair loss can be an added concern that fortunately will resolve.
What causes postpartum hair loss?
Postpartum hair loss is due to a change in hormones that occurs after child birth. During pregnancy there is extra estrogen in the body. This preserves hair and prevents the natural hair cycle from happening. With the decrease in estrogen after child birth, hair returns to a normal cycle and starts to fall out. The hair goes into the resting part of the hair cycle. Fortunately, the hair will start to grow again, like normal. While it will return, hair can take 4-6 months to do so.
What can you do to treat postpartum hair loss?
While postpartum hair loss is a natural part of child birth, there are some things to do to help the hair stick around.
Take a multivitamin. While vitamins will not grow hair, hair takes a lot of nutrition to grow. If the body is not well nourished, one of the first things to be cut back on is hair production. Not having proper vitamin intake can decrease hair production.
Eat, sleep, and be healthy. New babies are stressful. First and foremost, mom has to take care of her health to be able to take care of her child. Lack of nutrition, vitamin intake, and proper hair care and lead to more hair loss and lack of regrowth.
The good news is that hair loss after childbirth will reverse itself in 4-6 months. Hair loss lasting longer than 4-6 months does require evaluation. Other causes of hair loss should be ruled out, particularly thyroid problems. Hair transplant surgery should never be considered in new mothers for at least 1-2 years.
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Minoxidil for Hair Loss - More Expensive for Women?
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Minoxidil for Hair Loss - More Expensive for Women?
Is minodixil for hair loss more expensive for women than for men? According to a study published in JAMA Dermatology and referenced in a Time Magazine article, it is. Researchers looked at the price for both the generic and brand name Minoxidil (Rogaine). For Rogaine foam, the newest and most popular variety, the bottle marketed to women was on average 40% more expensive than the one marketed to men. The products were the same size and same concentration. When it came to the generic variety, minoxidil, which is only a liquid, the cost for the women’s and men’s formulations were close to the same. Unfortunately no explanation could be given for the price difference.
Take Home Points Minoxidil for Hair Loss
So let’s consider the science. Bottom line, women can use 5% men’s liquid or foam without a problem – find the cheapest variety. Let’s also look at a few bullet points of minoxidil for hair loss.
While minoxidil is marketed to help only the crown of the scalp, it can help anywhere.
When starting minoxidil for hair loss, it is important to use it for at least one hair growth cycle (4-6 months) before determining its efficacy.
Efficacy should be determined by seeing a stopping or slowing of the progression of hair loss. While some hair may regrow, this is not always expected.
If you like the result, you will have to use minoxidil for as long as you like your hair.
If you stop using minoxidil, there will be a catch up period where you will see additional loss to a point that you would have been before using the treatment.
While minoxidil is approved for use twice a day, there is at least one scientific study to suggest at least once per day dosing is effective.
Use of minoxidil with other non-surgical treatments can maximize the chance of hair maintenance.
Even with a hair transplant, minoxidil may be necessary to slow or stop the progression of native hair loss.
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Natural Hair Loss Treatment - Wasabi?
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Natural Hair Loss Treatment - Wasabi?
Can Wasabi be a natural treatment for hair loss? According to a recent article on MSN.com, it can. Unfortunately, the referenced scientific article has nothing to do with hair loss. The article referenced refers to a study that showed isosaponarin isolated from wasabi leaf caused an increase in collagen type I, a component of skin and scar tissue. A further search of pubmed.gov did not show any other scientific articles that showed any part of the wisabi plant to be a natural hair loss treatment.
What if you want a natural hair loss treatment? For people suffering from androgenic alopecia, there are a couple of herbs that have been shown to help.
He Shou Wu and Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto and He Shou Wu have shown benefit in hair loss. He Shou Wu refers to the Chinese plant Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. The active component is 2,3,5,4′-Tetrahydroxystilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside (THSG). Scientific studies have shown THSG has biologic activity in treating atherosclerosis, lipid metabolism, vascular and cardiac remodeling, vascular fibrosis, cardiac-cerebral ischemia, learning and memory disorders, neuroinflammation, Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases, diabetic complications, and hair growth problems according to a 2016 review article.
Saw Palmetto is the common name of the plant Serenoa repens. The extract of the plant has been studied. It appears to have a similar activity to the drug finasteride to block the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. In a head to head study of saw palmetto and finasteride, results showed while finasteride was more effective than saw palmetto, saw palmetto did show improved hair density for patients with male pattern baldness.
Side Effects
Herbs should always be treated just like a drug. Every herb has side effects and can interact with prescription medications. Be sure to discuss the effects of all herbs with your doctor before starting any new herbal supplement.
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Hair Loss Causes Uncovered
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Hair Loss Causes Uncovered
Recent lay publications have pointed to a discovery by UT Southwestern Medical School researchers that reveal part of the molecular process for hair loss and hair graying. According to Yahoo News, Dr. Lu Le and colleagues were researching the cause of certain tumors. Accidentally they found a gene that leads to hair shaft production and the pigment in hair. When the gene was turned off in a mouse model, the mouse had gray hair and in some cases were bald.
Hair Loss Causes
The most common cause of hair loss is androgenic alopecia. Dr. Le’s team believes that the gene they described plays a part in androgenic alopecia. He was quoted as saying he hopes to be able to create a topical medication that would replicate the effect of the gene and reverse hair loss.
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Hair Loss in Children
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Hair Loss in Children
Hair loss in children can be devastating. Studies have shown a significant psychological effect to children suffering hair loss for various medical reasons. In one study from Indonesia, just over half of the children surveyed with hair loss reported bullying in school and almost half did not go to school because of their hair loss. Similar studies from other countries show equal psychological impact to hair loss.
Fortunately, non-profit groups like Children with Hair Loss, are working to help children with hair loss. The program supplies human hair wigs free of charge to children with medically related hair loss. Several Michigan schools were recently recognized for their donations to Children with Hair Loss.
Pediatric Hair Loss Causes
Hair loss in children is rarely due to androgrenic alopecia. In children with hair loss, evaluation of the cause is necessary. Common causes of pediatric hair loss include effects of chemotherapy treatments for cancer, metabolic syndromes, psychiatric conditions like trichotillomania, and infections. Fortunately, most of the causes of pediatric hair loss are reversible.
If your child suffers from hair loss, first of all visit with your pediatrician or a dermatologist for further evaluation. Blood tests or biopsies may be necessary to determine the exact cause of the loss. Even if treatment is successful, just like any hair loss treatment, results can take 6-12 months.
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What is the right hair transplant age?
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What is the right hair transplant age?
What is the right hair transplant age? A recent article in the UK paper, Mirror, reported that a 23 year old pop singer, George Sampson, recently underwent a hair transplant. But is 23 too young for a hair transplant. Maybe.
When considering a hair transplant, the first question to ask is what is the cause of the hair loss. If the cause of the loss is gone, like chemotherapy or hair pulling, then a transplant can be successful at any hair transplant age. In the case of androgenic alopecia, there is no way currently to definitely stop the progression of hair loss. The transplanted hair will not fall out because of androgenic alopecia so you could run into a situation where you look unnatural with only transplanted hair left on your head.
Bottom line, what the appropriate hair transplant age? There is none. When considering a hair transplant, first determine the cause of the loss. This can help to determine 1) what the final pattern of loss might be and 2) if the transplanted hair will be susceptible to falling out after transplant. For the most common form of hair loss, androgenic alopecia, there is no way to determine was the final pattern of loss might be. A good proxy is if the hair loss has plateaued over 9-12 months, further loss can be expected to be slow or non-existent for most people. With a good stabilization of hair loss, transplants will be more successful. Even after a transplant, many patients with androgenic alopecia will still treat hair loss with non-surgical methods to maintain the remaining natural hair.
While I don’t have a crystal ball, Mr. Sampson is likely he will need another transplant or be shaving his head at some point because he will have an unnatural look. For most patients with androgenic alopecia, 23 is too early for a hair transplant. If they do undergo a hair transplant, attention should be paid to thickening the middle of the scalp and widow’s peek, leaving temporal recession for a long term natural result.
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Robotic Hair Transplant
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Robotic Hair Transplant
Robotic Hair Transplant
Soccer superstar Jason McAteer recently disclosed he had undergone a hair transplant using robotic FUE. But why use a robot in hair transplant surgery? Currently, in the United States, there is only one robot FDA approved to work in hair restoration. The Artas Hair Restoration system is a device that both harvests grafts and can create recipient sites. The theory is that the robot can do things better than a human.
But can it? The robot simply automates the process of follicular unit extraction (FUE) and follicular unit transplant. The same limitations with FUE exist with manual extraction or the robot. With FUE, a hair shave is mandatory in the donor area. Though a linear scar is not created, small white dots are left when the skin heals. Unlike the advertising, FUE is not scarless and if you ever completely shave your head you will see the small scars. The biggest drawback to FUE is the donor hair transection rate. Published studies show a wide range of transection rate with robotic hair donor removal from less than 1% to over 30%. The same rate is realized with manual transection rate. To date, no study has compared robotic hair removal to manual hair FUE to see which might be better.
One potenital downside is the cost related to robotic hair transplant. The machines are expensive and the current system requires a payment per graft from the physician to the manufacturer. This can increase the overall cost of the procedure to the patient. Without peer reviewed literature, it is still unclear if robotic FUE is better than manual FUE.
As with all techniques and procedures, robotic FUE is one option in hair restoration surgery. There are no scientifically proven best methods for hair transplant or hair removal during hair transplant surgery. Visiting with a knowledgeable surgeon who has experience and access to multiple hair transplant methods is essential to getting the best results possible. As a double board certified physician, hair transplant surgeon Dr. D.J. Verret is able to discuss all of your options for hair restoration.
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Hair Loss Myths
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Hair Loss Myths
Men’s Health Tackles Hair Loss Myths
There are many hair loss myths that are ‘common knowledge.’ Men’s Health magazine recently tackled the top 5.
Baldness – it’s your mom’s dad’s fault.
Bald guys have more testosterone
Tanning will bake off your hair
Wearing a hat too much suffocates your hair
Stress is making your hair fall out
I’ll give you a quick overview. False. (A small caveat to stress causing hair loss as stress related to significant illness can cause temporary hair loss). Let’s take on a few more myths.
Daily hair washing causes hair loss
False. With daily hair washing you may see more hair in the drain, but it doesn’t actually cause hair loss. Any hair that falls out with shampoo massage is already destined to fall out. Good hair hygiene, washing only 2-3 times per week and using conditioners, helps hair to look full and healthy.
Tight braids cause hair loss.
True. Pulling on the hair tightly with braids or pony tails can cause permanent hair loss. If the braid causes discomfort, it is probably too tight. Tight braids cause the hairs to be pulled from the follicle creating a traction alopecia. This creates scarring of the follicle and the hair will not grow back once the follicle is scarred.
Hair coloring and straightening cause hair loss.
False. Unless the coloring or straightening is done poorly and burn the skin, they do not cause hair loss. Coloring and straightening do cause hair to break prematurely. This can cause hair that does not look healthy. Fortunately if you stop, new hair will grow and take the place of the damaged hair making everything look great again.
Taking more vitamins grows more hair.
False. Think of hair growth like making concrete. I can put in as much sand as I want but the rest of the machinery only moves so fast to make concrete. In the same way, numerous vitamins and minerals are needed for hair growth but putting more than needed into the system won’t create additional growth.
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Rafa Nadal has a follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant
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Rafa Nadal has a follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplant
Rafael Nadal, world tennis champion, is reported to have undergone a 4,500 unit follicular unit graft transplant in 2016. He opted for donor site extraction using the follicular unit extraction (FUE) technique. While the report from the UK Mirror newspaper did not show before and after photos, it did indicate that Nadal was seen sporting a short haircut. The paper also reported the transplant procedure took more than 10 hours. These few facts suggest that he did have a a follicular unit graft (FUE) procedure as opposed to a strip harvest. It also demonstrates some of the drawbacks of FUE.
The state of the art in hair transplant is follicular unit grafting (FUG) or sometimes called follicular unit transplant (FUT). The idea is to take small follicular units – 1-5 hairs – and transplant them into the scalp. The hairs are harvested from areas that are not susceptible to androgenic alopecia. These areas include the sides and the back of the scalp. The harvest can take place either by removing a strip of hair which leaves a linear scar or through follicular unit extraction (FUE). FUE removes individual hairs using a special motorized punch. The hairs are then automatically 1-4 hairs. The down side of the follicular unit extraction technique is that the hair has to be shaved and the procedure can take much longer than strip harvesting. FUE also runs a greater risk of damaging hair follicles making them unusable for transplant.
Hairline Design with Hair Transplant Surgery
Regardless of how the hairs are harvested, they are all placed the same way. Small follicular units of 1-5 hairs are placed with a random but patterned approach. The pattern and direction of hair placement will depend on the area of transplant. The number of follicles per graft will also depend on the location where the hair is placed. Final results are seen in 6-12 months as the hair has to have time to grow.
To learn more about hair trasplant surgery, contact Plano follicular unit extraction expert Dr. D.J. Verret today!
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/rafa-nadal-hair-transplant-bid-9291309
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Reverse Gray Hair?
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Reverse Gray Hair?
Reverse Gray Hair? Really?
Is reversing gray hair possible? Rivertown Therapeutics thinks so. The New York based startup is about to begin clinical trials on a topical medication that it says will not only treat androgenic alopecia in both men and women but also reverse gray hair. Co-founder Dr. David Weinstein developed the current topical compound RT1640 in response to his own hair loss. He combined three drugs, cyclosporin, minoxidil, and a new molecule he created to cause hair regrowth.
His proprietary molecule RT175, causes the migration of stem cells. Part of the process of androgenic alopecia is to prevent the migration of stem cells to the base of follicles. When the stem cells don’t migrate, hair follicles remain dormant. The company claims that the safety of RT175 has already been proven in over 600 patients in FDA clinical trials. The company plans to initiate clinical trials for hair loss in the near future.
Anecdotal human data suggests that use of RT1640 as a twice daily topical medication results in hair regrowth in as little as 14 weeks. Because of the stem cell migration, the hair also seems to grow with its younger color. Full scale FDA clinical trials will be necessary before it will be available.
Of greater interest is the company’s pipeline. The company has compounds with animal data in treating skin wounds, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and cardiac injury. The last medication introduced for hair loss was almost 30 years ago. It is time for more non-surgical options in hair loss. Like current options, multiple treatments are likely necessary to obtain optimal results.
To keep up with the latest in hair transplant and hair restoration, visit Plano hair transplant surgeon Dr. D.J. Verret’s blog at dallashairdoctor.com.
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Chemotherapy Hair Loss Prevention with Scalp Cooling
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Chemotherapy Hair Loss Prevention with Scalp Cooling
Chemotherapy Hair Loss Prevention with Scalp Cooling
Hair loss is well known with many chemotherapy drugs. Chemotherapy hair loss prevention with scalp cooling is a recent development. So far, in the United States, the Dignitana DigniCap Cooling System device is the only one approved by the US FDA. Another device, the Paxman is pending approval and available in Europe.
Science of Scalp Cooling for Chemotherapy Hair Loss Prevention
Current studies on the use of scalp cooling focus on breast cancer. Several large, well designed studies have shown that almost 50% fewer patients have hair loss when undergoing scalp cooling.
Cost of Scalp Cooling
Scalp cooling costs between $2,000-$3,000 and is not reimbursed by most insurance at this point in time.
If you are experiencing hair loss because of chemotherapy or just have hair loss questions, contact hair loss expert Dr. D.J. Verret today!
References:
http://knowridge.com/2017/04/cooling-caps-can-help-reduce-hair-loss-from-chemotherapy/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28315539
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PRP for Hair Loss | Dallas | Plano | DFW
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PRP for Hair Loss | Dallas | Plano | DFW
PRP For Hair Loss
Thinking about PRP for hair loss but wondering if it works? The easy answer is the jury is still out. PRP comes from blood components which separate after being processed in a centrifuge. The components include plasma, white blood cells and platelets, and red blood cells. Plasma and platelets compose approximately 55% of blood volume.
To get platelet rich plasma, whole blood is first removed with a small needle in a prominent vein. The blood is then combined with a chemical to prevent clotting. It is then placed in a centrifuge. The blood is separated into the components. Other chemicals are placed into the separation to concentrate the platelets in the plasma layer. The PRP is then injected into the scalp.
How does PRP work for hair loss?
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) contains several growth factors. These include 3 main components: platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor (TGF), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). All of these factors are important in the growth and maintenance of blood vessels. Research has shown that PRP has the ability to induce and maintain the growing part of the hair cycle, the anagen phase.
Studies of PRP for hair loss treatment
There are several studies which have looked at using PRP for hair loss. Unfortunately the studies have mixed results. Fortunately, there are minimal to no side effects and the procedure is minimally invasive, similar to taking blood for a yearly physical exam. Current studies were done with various protocols and the follow up is relatively short. It appears that multiple regular treatments would be necessary to maintain results.
Given the early results of PRP for hair loss treament, it may play a part in a comprehensive hair loss treatment.
To learn more about PRP for hair loss and other hair loss treatments, contact DFW hair transplant surgeon Dr. Verret for a consultation.
Additional References:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28271918
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27918883
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28296142
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Latest hair loss treatment
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Latest hair loss treatment
Information on Latest Hair Loss Treatment
An interesting article was recently published for anyone looking for the latest in hair loss treatment. While it is overall brief, the article looks at treatment options for different causes of hair loss. The latest hair loss treatment options include surgical, medications, and even some regenerative medicine options. To learn about the latest in hair loss treatment and develop a personalized hair loss solution, visit Plano follicular unit extraction specialist, Dr. D.J. Verret today!
For the full article, visit: http://www.actasdermo.org/en/new-treatments-for-hair-loss/articulo/S157821901730032X/
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Alopecia Areata Treatment with Janus Kinase Inhibitors
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Alopecia Areata Treatment with Janus Kinase Inhibitors
alsPatients who suffer from alopecia areata have new hope. A class of medications call janus kinase inhibitors proved in limited clinical studies to treat alopecia areata. The janus kinase inhibitors interrupt chemical pathways and appear to treat inflammatory disease and cancer.
FDA Janus Kinase Inhibitor Approval
Current FDA approval for janus kinase inhibitors includes treatment of psoriasis, myelofibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and the itching associated with allergic dermatitis. Clinical trials are underway in other cancers and autoimmune conditions including Crohn’s disease.
Alopecia Areata Treatment with Janus Kinase Inhibitors
Studies out of Columbia University published in 2014 suggest that janus kinase inhibitors used orally in mice treats alopecia areata. Based on this early work, Aclaris Therapeutics has started work in humans using janus kinase inhibitors for both alopecia areata treatment and topically for androgenic alopecia treatment. Columbia University even announced patents issued for this specific application which are licensed to Aclaris. According to Aclaris’ website and the patents, janus kinase inhibitors may also treat androgenic alopecia.
Cause of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition. T-cells infiltrate into hair follicles and consequently produce scarring. Once the hair follicle is scarred, it will not regrow. In early cases of alopecia areata, local infiltration of steroids can reverse the process. In all, alopecia areata affects about 5% of people. It creates patchy hair loss in limited cases and diffuse, complete hair loss in extreme cases. While not contagious, alopecia areata can be a psychologically debilitating disease.
Current alopecia areata treatment focus on the use of either injected or topical steroids and also other androgenic alopecia hair loss treatments. Even early responses also can lead to recurrences. As a result of alopecia areata, some people progress to complete hair loss.
For more information about alopecia areata and also other causes of hair loss, visit DFW hair loss expert Dr. D.J. Verret for a consultation.
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Is President Donald Trump's hair real?
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Is President Donald Trump's hair real?
Is President Donald Trump’s hair real?
The answer is yes – at least according to his doctor. In a New York Times interview in February of 2017, Trump’s personal physician Dr. Harold Bornstein confirmed that Mr. Trump has ‘all of his hair’. Bornstein also disclosed that Mr. Trump takes finasteride. Finasteride is a drug that is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration both to treat hair loss and enlarged prostate glands. The article suggests that Mr. Trump takes a low does which is used to treat hair loss. Dr. Bornstein did not say how long Mr. Trump had taken the medication.
Finasteride for Hair Loss
Finasteride blocks the enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. 5-alpha reductase normally breaks down testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT has several affects in the body including causing androgenic alopecia and enlarging the prostate. Consequently androgenic alopecia does not progress with decreased levels of DHT. As with currently approved treatments for hair loss, the goal is to slow or stop the progression of loss. In cases of recent loss, the loss can be reversed with finasteride. The low dose of finasteride for hair loss is marketed as Propecia while the high dose for prostate enlargement is marketed as Proscar.
Side effects of finasteride
Like any drug, there are side effects of finasteride. The most troubling and therefore undesireable side effect is decreased libido and impotence. The risk is small. The side effects are temporary and reverse when the medication is stopped. On the positive side, finasteride has not been shown to cause cancer. In some studies, there is a suggestion that finasteride can protect against prostate cancer.
Stopping finasteride
For as long as you or Mr. Trump like your hair, you are stuck taking finasteride. Once the medication is stopped, hair will start to fall out. In most cases, the hair loss will have a catch up period with accelerated loss immediately after a person stops the drug.
So is President Donald Trump’s hair real? His physician says so, and I agree.
To learn more about finasteride and other treatments for hair loss, visit DFW hair transplant expert Dr. D.J. Verret, today!
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Does Nioxin treat post pregnancy hair loss?
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Does Nioxin treat post pregnancy hair loss?
Does Nioxin treat post pregnancy hair loss?
In a recent interview with Elle Magazine, Naya Rivera talked about her post pregnancy hair loss. She was quoted as saying, “There’s a real post-partum hair-thinning issue, and nobody talks about it because women are so embarrassed to admit they’re losing their hair. But it’s a real problem.” She goes on to say it is easily treated with Nioxin. But is it?
Why do women lose hair after pregnancy?
During pregnancy there is an increase in estrogen which is protective for hair. This can often lead to increased hair density and healthier appearing hair. After pregnancy, there is a rapid decrease in estrogen and other hormones important for hair growth. This results in an apparent loss of hair and thinning. The good news is that for more women, this resolves in 6-9 months. At that point, hair density will be back to pre-pregnancy levels. In most cases, no treatment is needed for post pregnancy hair loss.
What is Nioxin? Does it treat post pregnancy hair loss?
Nioxin is a series of products manufactured by Proctor and Gamble. The products are touted to contain herbs and ingredients that treat hair loss. They also contain minoxidil. Minoxidil is an FDA approved drug to treat hair loss in both men and women. The drug is now off patent and available in multiple products. The Nioxin Hair Regrowth Treatment contains minoxidil according to an article in the Cincinnati Business Courier. So does Nioxin treat hair loss – yes. But it’s likely the minoxidil in the product, not anything specific to Nioxin.
Other options for post pregnancy hair loss?
While post pregnancy hair loss can be concerning, time is often the best treatment. For women who want to help the loss resolve quicker, minoxidil can help. It should be avoided in anyone who is pregnant or breast feeding. Consequently, I would avoid Nioxin if breast feeding as well.
If you suffer from post pregnancy hair loss and want to discuss your treatment options, contact Plano hair transplant surgeon Dr. D.J. Verret today! 972.608.0100
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