Category: Hair Facts

Dear Dr. Rassman, I have two burr holes on my temples from an operation when I was a baby. My temples receded to a mature hairline whe I was 25 & the scars are now visible (I’m 32). I don’t suffer from hairloss & seem to have the same hair as my dad who […]

Hey Doc,
Today you mentioned that there are other causes of miniaturization besides mpb. If so, then how would you be sure it was caused by mpb as opposed to a disease? Couldn’t you theoretically write off miniaturization as mpb when there’s a more serious underlying issue? What diseases might cause this? […]

Hello Mr Rassman.
I have found your web site and by the way , I find it really useful. I would like your opinion on one specific point. I have now been on propecia since February 2005 .
My partner and I have been trying to conceived since 10 month without any result . I did a […]

The World Anti-Doping Agency (and subsequently the US Anti-Doping Agency) will be removing finasteride from its list of banned substances at the start of 2009. I can’t find any news items about this yet in the media, but according to the WADA website, the updated prohibited list won’t be made available until October 1.
So how […]

Hi there… I am a female who has had a 1600 graft transplant using the strip method and am considering a second procedure of 1,000 grafts with a different surgeon. I am very concerned about shock loss, which I did have after the first transplant. Below is an extract from a doctor’s website. […]

Hi Dr. Rassman and thanks for a great website. I’m curious about the September update Intercytex said they would provide. I know you don’t work public relations for Intercytex so this could be kind of an annoying question, but when in september do they plan on updating us? seeing as it’s already half over.
Here’s what […]

I am 62 years of age. At the beginning of August I had a prolapse repair and a vaginal total hysterectomy. I have recovered very well from the operation but have noticed that I am experiencing some hair loss which is more than normal upon combing and washing my hair.
You probably have a telogen effluvium […]

Can Propecia taken by mid-teen guys stunt height growth?
There are some teenagers who take Propecia (finasteride) under the care of their doctors, but it is generally not prescribed to teenagers. The effects of finasteride on developing teens is not clear and should probably not be used in those who are still in growth mode […]

Dr Rassman, is it possible for a person who is very sensitive to products containing alcohol even have problems with the Rogaine Foam. I stopped the foam because it was drying out my hair alot and I noticed my hair thinning more and falling out more. Even if I go a few days […]

Hello,
I’m a 46 yr old male. My brother was killed in a horrific car accident when I was 9 yrs old. Shortly after my hair began to fall out in dime size patches. By the time I was 10 my hair was completely gone. Docs said it was alopecia and they began a regiment of […]