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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Jing Niu, MD |  |
Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker and faster?
Many of my clients blame themselves for causing the hair problem: "I never used to have these thick hairs before. Ever since I shaved them when I was a teenager, they are out of control."
The truth is: You didn't... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
Can I get hair transplant surgery for my eyebrows?
Many people who pluck do not scar and the eyebrows do regrow. For those hairs that do not regrow, hair transplants with single hairs can be done by experienced transplant surgeons. The cost could be very... more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
What kind of doctor can help me with hair loss?
For patients who have unexplained hair loss, my suggestion is to visit with a dermatologist.
In men, the most common reason for hair loss is male pattern baldness or, technically speaking, androgenic alopecia. In women, hair loss can be due to... more
| Sarah Gibson |  |
Can a laser stimulate hair growth?
I have seen this at my practice as well. It is most common in East Indian and certain Hispanic populations. Of these there is a small subset of people with unwanted hair that is fine. These seem to be the most at risk for this complication.
I... more
| Romi Cortier |  |
Hair coloring - do I have to stop while I'm pregnant?
In researching the latest medical data, it seems that there is no conclusive evidence of hair color being
harmful to the fetus, however, as a cautionary measure, most OB’s are advising their clients to avoid ‘on the scalp’... more
| Stacya Silverman |  |
How can I maintain the shape of my eyebrows?
You must realize where the arch goes, and where it does not go.
Also, don’t pull out hairs willy-nilly because you don’t like the color or texture, or that there is a cowlick.
You must preserve the brow hairs that keep the... more
| Romi Cortier | |
What hairstyles will make me look younger?
Another consideration for hair during the aging process is its length. It’s not uncommon to see women over the age of 50 with shoulder length hair here in Los Angeles. The primary reason for this is the fact that so many women are now... more
How can I stop hair loss?
Q: How can I stop hair loss? more
What's the best way to grow out my hair coloring and get back my natural gray hair color?
Q: I want to go natural w/ my gray hair but the brown coloring that I have right now makes it such an ugly contrast. My hair is short and I'm looking for a solution to graying "gracefully" and beautifully. Are there any answers to my problem? more
Mesotherapy: is it safe for hair growth?
Q: What is the treatment like? is it long lasting? more
Should I wax before laser hair removal treatments?
Q: Have you ever heard of, or have any feedback on laser clinics, waxing a patient immediately before they use the laser?
I went to a clinic where they say they do this as the hair follicle is open and more receptive to the laser. Their reasoning... more
Laser hair removal - How long does it take to see full results for ethnic skin types?
Q: Basically, I have been treated for about 15 treatments to my Jawline. I KNOW there is drastic improvements from day one until now. But the hair is not completely gone, it just gets finer. Should I keep going? I am of Indian heritage.
Also, I... more
Mesotherapy for hair growth - What are the side effects?
Q: Are there any side effects of mesotherapy for hair regrowth? more
Is there hair sunscreen?
Q: Is there such a thing as hair sunscreen and, if so, is it like regular sunscreen? more
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