Can Toppik Accelerate Hair Loss?
Hello Dr. Rassman
Again, thank you thank you thank you for spending the time to provide this blog. It is an oasis in the desert of misinformation on MPB. I have a quick question:Can products like toppik / couvre and / or hairsprays accelerate hair loss? Are there any negative repurcussions to using such products? I havent noticed any accelerated hairloss but I use toppik and hairspray everyday and wondered if they could be damaging my hair in any way?
Aside from my concern, I strongley recomend toppik to anyone with thinning hair. I’ve found it really helps for cover up / concealing purposes.
Thanks Again
I totally agree. Toppik (color-matched keratin protein fibers) and hair spray (glue, basically) are excellent additions to any hair loss sufferer’s cosmetic arsenal. I also highly recommend trying different styles to maximize the hair that you have (one of the reasons women’s hair loss is underdiagnosed is because they take the time and try different tricks to camoflage it well). As for these adjuncts causing hair loss the answer is “No” – there is no evidence that these affect your loss in any way. Chemical hair loss CAN occur with chronically chemicaly treated hair, but these two products do not fall into this category so you can continue to use them without fear.
Dr. Rassman,
Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your time and effort. I am 22 years old and my hair began thinning about a year or two ago. I have been taking Procerin for about 4 months now and just ordered Toppik and really like it. I was wondering your opinion on Procerin. I am about to begin Rogaine too and was also wondering if I really can expect a full head of hair down the road. Is there anything else you suggest I try? Also, is it ok to wear a hats after applying Toppik? Oh and one more thing, is the product Procede related to Toppik? And if so, is Procede a better choice?
Thanks so much,
James
I tried using Toppik and Couvre to help with my hair transplants, but my hair and scalp would get coarse, and I just found it difficult to maintain? Can someone recommend a product without these effects. Any way to kind of cover/darken the scalp so that the hair does not appear scarce and transplanted? Please email me at
petecallendron@comcast.net
Thanks
Pete