Latisse for treatment of alopecia You’ve probably heard about Latisse, a topical treatment that is often prescribed to improve the growth of a person’s eyelashes. Applied once daily for 16 weeks, the medication helps make eyelashes thicker and longer. Since Latisse helps hair grow, a number of people suffering from thinning scalp hair or hair… Read More
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Gimmick or Real? Five Hair Loss Treatments
Efforts to stop hair loss or keep baldness at bay for as long as possible date back to ancient times. While some of the techniques used back then, such as spreading hippo fat on the scalp, are very ineffective, the search for a miracle hair loss treatment remains ongoing. Some people have gone so far… Read More
A New Cure for Alopecia Universalis
A person with Alopecia Universalis usually loses all of their head and body hair permanently. Thanks to new treatments, however, many patients are finally seeing hope for regaining their hair one day. One of these treatments is Tofacitinib, a rheumatoid arthritis drug that has successfully regrown the hair of a man suffering from Alopecia Universalis. … Read More
Laser Therapy for Hair Loss: How It Works
You’ve probably heard of laser hair removal, but did you know that laser treatments can also help when it comes to hair loss? Treatment devices such as the Revage 670 and LaserCap and Capillus and iGrow help stimulate the activity of hair follicles, leading to improved hair growth. Of course, not all types of laser… Read More
Repairing a Bad Hair Transplant
Miami plastic surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Epstein has many years of experience in repairing bad hair transplants. A surgeon must stay up-to-date with advancements in hair restoration to perform the best possible procedures for their patients. However, some surgeons still use older hair transplant methods, often resulting in disappointing outcomes. These methods have obvious drawbacks such… Read More
Telogen Effluvium: What You Need To Know
Hair loss can be stressful. But does stress lead to hair loss in the first place? Sometimes, yes. This is a condition known as telogen effluvium. Dr. Jeffrey Epstein works with patients who have all different types of hair loss, including telogen effluvium. Stress has become a common problem in everyday life. Whether it’s due… Read More
Styling Tips After Hair Transplant Surgery
After your hair transplant surgery, one of the first things you might want to do is play around with a new hairstyle or look. While your excitement is understandable, for the sake of your hair and scalp, your surgeon will typically recommend waiting for a few weeks before you break out the styling products. Give… Read More
Trichotillomania: You Have It, You’ve Conquered It, Now to Regain Your Hair
Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder in which people feel an obsessive urge to pull out their hair. The condition is more common in women than men and often starts in the teen years.It can be associated with anxiety, negative self-image, or stress. Though people with trichotillomania have different habits, generally the hair they… Read More
Unhappy With Your Hair Transplant? Two Things You Should Do
Prior to a hair transplant, it’s best to thoroughly research your surgeon to find the best surgeon for the job. This means looking for surgeons who are members of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, who have board certification in a plastic surgery field, who possess a lot of experience, and who are able… Read More
Five Ways to Relax and Unwind After Hair Transplant Surgery
The hair transplant is a type of surgical procedure, so expect to treat it as one. You do not feel pain during the procedure thanks to The Wand, a computerized device that delivers anesthesia, and you may be offered a sedative to help you relax. The hair transplant takes a number of hours, depending on… Read More
