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5 Ways to Treat Thinning Hair

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Thinning hair is a problem that many people struggle with. Not only does it drastically affect one’s appearance, but it can also have a negative effect on your self-esteem as well.  The good news is that there are  treatments  for thinning hair , so you don’t have to just accept your fate when it comes to dealing with this issue. This being the case, let’s take a look at some of the treatments, vitamins, and other ways that you can deal with thinning hair. Medication There are several types of medication that you can take to combat thinning hair, but the two that are probably the most well known are Minoxidil (Rogaine), and Finasteride (Propecia). Minoxidil comes in the form of a liquid that you must apply to your scalp directly. It can be bought over the counter, making it fast and easy to acquire, but it does have some downsides such as the fact that if you stop taking it, any hair that you regrow will disappear. Finasteride, on the other hand, is a pill that you take ...

Can CoViD-19 Really Cause Hair Loss?

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As doctors and scientists learn more about the symptoms of  COVID-19 , they are learning that not every individual experiences the same symptoms. However, the typical symptoms are similar for most patients. Some common symptoms include: Cough Shortness of breath Fever Body or muscle aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Nausea or Vomiting Diarrhea While these symptoms are normal, some individuals infected with COVID-19 have reported more unique symptoms. Excessive hair loss is a symptom that is becoming more widely reported among patients who have recovered from the virus. This symptom is usually seen after several months of recovering from the virus. Hair Growth Cycle Hair grows  from the follicle, which is inside the skin in the scalp. The portion that is visible above the scalp is the shaft. The only part of the hair that is living is inside the follicle at the very base where the hair grows. The hair shaft, or actual hair, is not living. Hair grows at diffe...

Seeking Help for Hair loss

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  Seeking Help for Hair loss - What to Expect at Your Consultation You could be suffering from hair loss and it's difficult to determine which actions are best for you. However, don't worry! Hair loss is treatable in both men and women. In this video Dr. Roel Galope walks us through the steps he takes to formulate a personalized hair restoration treatment for you. Whether you're just noticing the first signs of hair loss or if you have been experiencing hair loss for years, a consultation should be your first step to learn what is right for you. You have more options than you may be aware of. Ready to do something about your hair loss? Book an appointment today. https://bergencountymedicalspa.com/hair-loss-treatment/

My Personal Hair Restoration Journey

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  Dr. Galope is a member of the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics and the International Academy of Aesthetics. He is also a Bauman Certified HairCoach. Dr. Galope received a Bachelor of Arts in science and management at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California, before going to Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, for his doctoral degree in Osteopathic Medicine. He then traveled all the way to the East Coast to complete a medical internship at Union Hospital in Union, New Jersey, followed by his residency in radiology at St. Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, New York. To improve his skill set, Dr. Galope completed a fellowship in magnetic resonance imaging at Proscan Imaging in Cincinnati. Dr. Galope is certified by The American Osteophathic Board of Radiology. Dr. Galope has spent more than 10 years working as a radiologist in northern New Jersey. What treatments are available for hair restoration to combat male pattern baldness? Dr. Roel Galope...

7 Deadly Sins - Why Hair Losses Should Be One of Them

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     Hair Loss - it's a disease that has been around for centuries. Hair loss can be caused by many factors such as genetics, stress and hair styling techniques to name a few. Hair loss is not something to be taken lightly because it affects one's self-esteem and confidence. It can also make you feel isolated from society which leads to depression! In this article, we'll discuss why hair loss should be one of the 7 deadly sins and how you can prevent hair fall in your life. Is Hair Loss a Sign of aging? Hair loss is only one symptom of aging. It's also common to experience a reduction in energy and an increase in stress as we age. Furthermore, there are over a hundred different genetic causes of hair loss, and the vast majority (up to eighty percent) of people with hair loss have no known family history or identifiable cause for their condition. Some medical conditions can make the body produce too much circulating testosterone, which can lead to male pattern baldness (...