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Female Hair Loss and Beta Blockers.

Question: I am a 41 year old woman currently on metoprolol 25 mg twice a day for high blood pressure and rapid heart beat and it is causing me to have severe hair loss. My doctor’s advice was to try to stop taking the metoprolol, which I was only able to do for a short period of time, until the rapid heart rate returned. Are there any beta-blockers that don’t cause hair loss, or a lesser degree of hair loss?

Answer: Hair loss is a rare side effect of these drugs. You need to check with your doctor for alternatives and see if substitutes have less of an impact on your hair. If you wish to monitor the hair loss and change between an alternative treatment theraphy then contact the Hair Centre for more advice.

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CARF on Cicatricial alopecia.

Cicatricial alopecia causes bald patches due to destruction of hair follicles and replaces with scar tissue.

Hope of a cure for cicatricial alopecia, also known as scalp on fire, a disorder that causes permanent hair loss often with burning and painful sensations on the scalp.

Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation (CARF) Dr. Vera Price, CARF co-founder and chairman with the CARF says:

“Cicatricial alopecia is often neglected and, unfortunately, the treatment options are limited,” states Dr. Price. There are no FDA-approved treatments for cicatricial alopecia and treatments, at best, reduce discomfort.

Hair loss can go unnoticed for long periods of time or is rapid with severe itching, pain, and redness. The bald areas are usually left devoid of any hair follicles and re-growth is not possible, leaving a smooth scalp surface and scarred remains of hair follicles deep in the skin.

CARF’s commited to the research and education of this severe hair loss disorder.

“Raising the public’s awareness, providing information and education helps minimize the psychologically devastating effects of this disease.” says Dr Price.

For updates and further information on Cicatricial alopecia please feel free to call us directly on 0207 976 6868.

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TrichoTalk – New Hair Loss Forum Launched.

Is a brand new forum where you can either telephone (0207 976 6868) or email one of our panel of hair experts and receive a same day answer on your hair loss worries and concerns.

Diagnosis over the telephone is very hard and in some cases virtually impossible, if that’s the case, and you need and want to take things a stage further then you can book straight in to see one of our resident specialists for a complete and accurate same day diagnosis.

This service is absolutely free and confidential.

We have decided to launch this service purely because of the demand has increased over the past 2 years for us to provide this type of service.

Call TrichoTalk today and get the answers to your questions from an expert today!

Email: info@thewestminsterpractice.com

Or

Call: 0207 976 6868

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HAIRMAX LASERCOMB

The FDA has actually approved the HairMax Lasercomb for thicker, fuller hair.

All energy consists of waves of energy and in the light bulb these waves are not organized or in sync with each other. The waves of light energy produced by a laser are synched or in phase with each other. These characteristics make laser energy a truly unique form of light energy.
LLLT is used throughout the world and for the energy produced by the HairMax LaserComb there are no reported or known adverse side effects.

Here’s the data the approval was based on (it’s not in any peer-reviewed journal we could find, and the fact that this page refers to it as a ‘miracle’ makes me question its independence):

For the FDA submission, Lexington conducted an extensive clinical study in four different locations across the United States. The study concluded that 93% of the participants (ages 30-60) using the HairMax LaserComb had an increase in the number of terminal (thick) hairs. The average number of terminal hairs per square centimeter increased by 19 hairs/cm2 over a six-month period. During the study, there were no reports of serious adverse events. The number and types of adverse events were similar in both the active and placebo groups.

How does this miracle work?

Fortunately, treatments using the HairMax LaserComb are easy to administer, only 10 to 15 minutes three times per week, and the laser device is convenient to use in the comfort and privacy of your own home. HairMax has been precision-engineered into a compact device about the size of a curling iron. Just pass it through your hair three times a week for about ten minutes for optimal results.

Of course, everybody is unique and results differ among individuals, but anecdotal trials have shown that over 90% of users experience positive benefits and are satisfied with the results they achieve. In general, about 45% of users see noticeable improvements in as little as 8 weeks of treatment. Another 45% realize benefits from 8 to 16 weeks. A small group of users take longer, seeing results around 16 weeks.

So after six months of 3-times-a-week use, laser users reported 19 more thick hairs per square centimeter.

Please let us know how you are all getting on with this product.

The lasercomb retails for over £300. Plus service and accessories.

Feel free to speak to one of our trichologists on what treatments are avalable and what is best for you.

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The Hair Centre – Trichologists – Launches Hair Loss Blog.

Welcome to The Hair Centre Blog. We will bring you all the latest news and views from around the UK and the rest of the world regarding hair loss news and the latest scientific developments and breakthroughs.

(PRWEB) June 2, 2007 — Welcome to The Hair Centre Blog. We will bring you all the latest news and views from around the UK and the rest of the world regarding hair loss news and the latest scientific developments and breakthroughs. What’s new in hair loss and scalp problems; medications; products and all the on going research and developments within The Westminster Practice and the many other independent Hair Centres and Hair Clinics that we feel will benefit those experiencing hair loss or a scalp problems. Our views will be completely unbiased and impartial – hopefully we will be truly objective.

The Hair Centre as a company specialises solely in hair loss and scalp problems, ensuring that its patients’ needs are met specifically. We offer a full range of trichologically formulated products that have been subject to exhaustive clinical trials and testing (not on animals) to make sure they target disorders of the hair and scalp effectively.

The Hair Centre has had over twenty-five years’experience in dealing with every type of hair or scalp problem. For example, we help people suffering with scalp disorders such as psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, folliculitis or from hair loss and thinning caused by genetic baldness, alopecia or through chemical or physical damage.

All treatments products supplied are formulated especially for The Hair Centre by leading trichologists and chemists. They have undergone exhaustive clinical trials and testing to ensure we can target disorders of the hair and scalp effectively.

All ingredients are extensively researched and meticulously sourced to make sure that these products are of the highest standard.

The Hair Centre Blog Launched!

The Westminster Practice – Articles Aimed to Help, Inform and Educate. Here’s a link to our blog – http://www.haircentre.co/

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