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Oral minoxidil was first approved by the FDA for the treatment of high blood pressure in 1979 under the trade name Loniten. It was used at doses of 10-20mg daily to treat recalcitrant hypertension. Serendipitously, patients treated with oral minoxidil were observed to have significant hair growth. Therefore, Johnson and...
If you are concerned about chemicals in sunscreens, consider wearing sun protected clothing at the beach or while enjoying a summer day. In addition, wear hats with a brim and if possible, spend your important time outside exercising or just enjoying life before 10am and after 3pm when the ultraviolet...
I was pleased to participate in this session during the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) virtual meeting 2021 on hair loss. Below is an article summarizing the panel and the future of hair restoration techniques. Please call the office if you have any questions or would like to schedule a...
The attached study published in the Lancet regrading long-term clinical effects of recovered COVId-19 patients confirms what we have seen in our office over the past several months - increased rates in hair loss. In addition to fatigue, muscle weakness, altered smell, insomnia, and depression, hair loss affets 22% of...
Three cases of facial swelling reported in Moderna vaccine trial. Two of the participants in clinical trials for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine who had recieved dermal filler injections in the cheeks were reported to have developed facial swelling after receiving the vaccination. One subject had filler injections two weeks prior to...
Since the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020, there has been a long list of medical side effects that have occured from COVID. Well known ones include pulmonary, cardiovascular, and clotting disorders. There have been skin related changes as well, including hair loss. Over the past several months, our office...
During the past 4 months, medicine throughout the world has been challenged on how COVID-19 impacts our body and how best to treat it. This observational study adds more information. Further study is needed to determine whether or not this is medically relevant. https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(2)30948-8/pdf
What is Telemedicine? It is an appointment with your Doctor from your own home via FaceTime, Skype, Zoom or through our electronic medical system. We offer telemedicine appointments 5 days a week, monday through friday. It is a medical visit, and it will be covered by...
Over the past several years there has been increasing reports of JAK inhibitors being used to treat recalcitrant alopecia areata with excellent results in the majority of patients. Currently it is being explored as a potential topical treatment option for treating alopecia areata as well. Overall patients and JAK inhibitors...
In 2008 our office conducted a peer reviewed published study that showed the positive impact of low level light laser therapy for hair loss for men and women. Since then there have been multiple peer reviewed studies that have confirmed our findings. Many devices have been FDA approved and have...
Recently a paper was published in a leading laser journal that revealed a combination of topical minoxidil and low level light laser therapy was synergistic. Both treatment options for hair loss for men and women are effective alone but in a patient that has used one without optimal results, adding...
These new therapies are saving thousands of lives for patients with Cancer including Mestastic Melanoma .Might they also help explain why and how we lose pigment in our hair follicles as we age?https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/2642914?aimlink=37f9e2031e3b44cd7582c25e5af7244d <---Click Link !!
This study confirms what millions already know- acne has an impact beyond the skin. Fortunately, effective treatments are available to treat acne. Speak to one of our board certifdied dermotologist for treatment options. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/07/well/mind/acne-can-increase-the-risk-for-depression.html <----click link!
PRP continues to be a novel, widely used treatment for thinning hair. Our experience over the past two years has shown that the majority of patients have positive effect for PRP. The effect can be in a range from new hair growth, to thickening of exisiting thinning hair to stopping...