PRP is sometimes used to treat androgenetic hair loss. The procedure involves taking a patient’s blood, spinning it in a centrifuge and separating the blood plasma from the rest of the components. This plasma which is rich in certain growth factors like Epidermal growth factor, Platelet derived growth factor, Fibroblast growth factor and other cytokines … Read more
Hair transplants on the scalp for women are not a common option. Of all the hair transplants that are carried out yearly, 85-90% are carried out on men and only 10% on women. There are several reasons why women are not good candidates for hair transplantation. Firstly, there is miniaturisation of hair follicles in the … Read more
Ozempic is indicated for the treatment of insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise in adults. It has also been approved in 2021 by the FDA for weight loss. The common side effects are nausea, abdominal issues, dry mouth and constipation. Another side effect that is less common but … Read more
The FDA in America have approved Ritlecitinib for the treatment of severe alopecia areata (AA). This is an addition to Baricitinib which was approved a year ago by the FDA for the same condition (severe AA). These drugs act as JAK inhibitors (Janus kinase). The FDA approved dose for Ritlecitinib is 50mg once a day … Read more
A South Korean company released a new product in Europe that uses siRNA (small interfering RNA) technology to address hair loss at the genetic level. It claims to targets a protein called the androgen receptor, which binds together androgens at the hair follicle. RNA codes for proteins in the cells and the claim is that … Read more
Hair shedding of up to 20-80 strands per day is normal (non-wash day, up to 140 on a wash day). This represents the hair follicles in the post telogen stage that are ready to transition into new growing hair. For ANY shampoo to have therapeutic/medicinal effect on hair loss, it has to be left on … Read more
In a study published in the Journal of Cosmetics March 2018, researchers investigated the mechanism of hole development in the hair cuticle when exposed to UV radiation. They concluded that In hair exposed to UV radiation in the wet state, the cuticle layers partially peeled off, and numerous cuticle holes were observed between the cuticle … Read more
A study published in October 2022, M Alharbi et al in Journal of Family Med Primary Care showed possible Telogen Effluvium after Covid vaccination. 991 adults (90% female), common age group 21-30years of age who received one dose of the Covid vaccine were asked to fill a questionnaire. Although 67% reported post Covid vaccination hair … Read more