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Mean hair counts rose and mean hair loss slowed after injections of botulinum toxin A.

Botulinum toxin A (BTX A) has been used for the treatment of wrinkles, hyperhidrosis, and headaches. Now, here comes an open-label pilot study from Canada of BTX A to treat androgenic alopecia. The study was supported by an educational grant from the manufacturer, and the authors hold intellectual property rights to the treatment process.

Fifty males with Norwood/Hamilton alopecia classes II to IV had injections to the scalp muscles (divided equally to the frontalis, temporalis, periauricular, and occipitalis) of a total of 150 units of BTX A, followed by a second session 24 weeks later. Assessment included change in hair counts in a 2-cm scalp area, changes in hair loss counts collected by lint roller from the subject’s pillow, and patient responses to a questionnaire. The 60-week study period consisted of a 12-week baseline lead-in period and two 24-week treatment periods following each BTX A treatment session.

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As I wrote a couple weeks ago, I am concerned that there may be a rush to use Botox in balding men and women since this could become a lucrative money machine for the doctor. I’ve been asked if I’d consider offering this as a service, and to be honest, I probably would on the proviso that the patient will allow me to make bulk measurements of the scalp and hair before and after a period of 6 and 12 months. My goal here would be to determine if this approach works or not. With bulk measurements done before the treatment is started, the patient acts like his own control. In this way, this becomes an experiment of sorts and the results would then be made available to the medical and lay community.

Hello,

After using minoxidil for a year, I’m noticing an increased shedding similar to the first dread shed. Is this normal? After shedding a lot during the initial use, i had solid head of hair without losing a single strand. But now, I’m shedding a ton a year later. Is this normal?? I’m 26 years old.

The hallmark of genetic balding is the lack of stability of the process. Genetic balding is a progressive process that can come in spurts. Maybe that is what is happening to you. Not everyone experiences shedding from minoxidil use. See a specialist in this field and maybe he/she can shed some light on your problem.

I wanted to run this article by you and your readers. I am not sure to the validity of the article, I will leave that up for you to decide.

Something I wanted to address that I have seen a lot of, on the web, is skeptics that believe that the “evil” drug companies are holding out on everyday consumers. They know how many millions of individuals would pay large amounts of money for a cure. It would make perfect “cents” that IF a pharmaceutical company had a cure, they would take it public!

Link: Male Pattern Baldness Solution Ready for Use?

The need to define the limitations of the drug and make realistic claims about it (which reflect overall safety and effectiveness) is critical before the pharmaceutical company that owns the rights to the drug can put it on the market and make a fortune on it… IF IT WORKS. It is obvious that a working and safe treatment is critical to the path that this drug must follow. It’s in any company’s best interest to be able to prove a working cure is available. The first to reach that milestone will reap large financial rewards.

In regards to the article, whether Latisse works on the scalp or not, the current financial costs are likely to be out of reach for most people, as the drug is packaged in small doses for use in eyelash growth. Allergan (the makers of Latisse) are conducting trials for scalp hair loss, and the results of which should be released sometime next year. If successful, we’ll see what happens from there.

I am a 24-year-old male and have been on Propecia for roughly two and a half years. I take it every day as soon as I wake up, but on weekends when I sleep in I find myself taking it two hours or so later than usual. Does this significantly impact its effectiveness?

No, it does not. We measure Propecia both in the blood stream (a half life of 4-6 hours is thought to be the standard) and in tissue fixed areas (we believe that this remains in the tissues up to a week after ingesting the drug). Slight variations in daily intake timing will not impact the efficacy of the drug.

About 2.5 months post op from my tranplant (4,000 grafts) I developed a case of Seborrheic Dermatitis. Medicated shampoos were not working so my dermatologist prescribed a desonide/ciclopirox cream (mild steroid/anti-fungal) to be applied 2x per day. Will a cream block my pores and stunt my transplant growth?

Since it’s already over 2 months since your hair transplant, I wouldn’t be concerned. You should play it safe and talk with your surgeon about this.

Any news on the use of Botox in treating hair loss? I read something a couple years ago about it and saw it advertised recently. Thanks

We addressed a press release we found back in 2009 that Botox was being used to reverse hair loss. Since then, there’s been a pilot study of 50 men, but nothing I can find beyond that.

The rationale for using Botox as a hair loss treatment is that when the muscles are blocked, the blood flow in the scalp increases and bathes the damaged or thinning hair follicles. If this catches on, there could be a rush to get Botox in the scalp by some of the many balding men and women. I do not endorse this treatment at this time without more convincing evidence that there is value in the use of Botox for this purpose.

I dislike using both versions of Rogaine foam and solution. As I could always feel some drops on my eyebrows, eyelash and gradual hair growth on my forehead, nose, ears and neck. I thought about mixing a bottle of %5 Rogaine Foam with a hair growth cream or brylcream even. Could you suggest a ratio of Minoxidil to cream to create such homemade mixture. Would that minimize the benefits of Minoxidil?

Thank you

You’re saying that even the Rogaine Foam is too messy to apply, leaving you with drips and drops on parts of your head that you’re not intending to apply it to? I haven’t heard that complaint before with the foam, though it was more common with the liquid. Perhaps you’re not rubbing it into the scalp areas enough, or you could use a wet rag to wipe down your forehead, nose, ears, etc after applying it.

I don’t have experience with homemade mixtures of any medication, so I cannot and would not recommend this practice.