Hair Loss Treatments That Actually Work For Men & Women @Dr Dray
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0:00 Hair loss treatments that actually work
1:00 What is pattern hair loss?
1:35 Minoxidil for hair loss
4:41 Finasteride & dutasteride for hair loss in men
6:00 Spironolactone for hair loss in women
7:09 Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss
8:29 PRP for hair loss
9:40 Microneedling for hair loss
10:49 Hair transplant
12:50 Low level laser therapy
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Well, hey guys, if you're new, here i'm a board-certified dermatologist and in this video i'm going to tell you about hair loss treatments that actually work for pattern, hair loss in men and women. Now, when it comes to treating hair loss, there's no cure and there's no single one best treatment. A theme you'll notice throughout this video, as i go through the different treatments, is that many treatments can be used alongside other treatments and, in many cases, combinations of treatments yield the best results. I am a huge fan of the i restore professional hair regrowth system. It is low-level laser therapy that you can do at home and i'm going to talk about it later in this video. But i wanted to thank iristor for sponsoring today's video. What is pattern? Hair loss, otherwise known as androgenetic alopecia? It can happen in men and women and it's due to a genetic sensitivity of the hair follicle to the androgens resulting in the hair, turning into a little baby, vellus hair and eventual balding before considering any type of treatment, whether it's right or wrong. For you. It'S very important to see a board certified dermatologist to get an accurate diagnosis, because there are many other types of hair loss out there and in many cases the treatments i'm talking about in this video they're not going to work for those other types of hair loss. So getting the right diagnosis is imperative. The first treatment you're, probably well aware of, if you've been dealing with pattern, hair loss is minoxidil. It'S sold over the counter. It'S an fda, approved treatment for pattern, hair loss in both men and women. Minoxidil is something that you can apply to the scalp twice a day and the way it works is to bring in more blood flow and growth factors to those follicles and perhaps help to wake them back up those dormant follicles and is well established to improve hair Growth, hair thickness, hair density and the strength of the hairs themselves. Now it takes roughly about six months before you start seeing results and as with any hair loss treatment, it's not a cure, so you have to keep using it indefinitely and when you stop using it, the hair that grew while you were on minoxidil will fall out And your hair will go back to the state it would have been in. Had you never used minoxidil, you know a lot of people who try out topical minoxidil. They get really frustrated when they stop it. They feel as though their hair loss has worsened. It hasn't. It'S just that minoxidil was stimulating some of those follicles temporarily, while the hair loss process still ensued. So that's an expectation to have up front side effects of topical minoxidil, most commonly include irritation, and one thing that throws people for a curve if you're not familiar with it, is that in the beginning it also increases the number of shedding hairs. So basically, it pushes the hairs more the hairs into the shedding phase that alarms people they see their hair coming out in clumps, but don't be alarmed. That'S not permanent hair loss. It'S just changing the hair cycle around a bit more to get more follicles in the growing phase and as a result, you get some shedding in the beginning. But by about six months you should start seeing results now, midoxidil applied to the scalp. It requires an enzyme in your follicle called a sulfotransferase to convert it to its active form, for whatever reason. Some people may not have good levels of that enzyme and don't respond well to topical minoxidil. So not everybody actually sees good results and it can be very frustrating. So a lot of people give up on it. You know they don't want to keep doing something, especially if they're not seeing results. Now, that's minoxidil that you apply to your scalp, but there's also a pill form of minoxidil. It'S a blood pressure pill, but in low doses it can actually increase hair growth. I have a video talking more in detail about it. So i'll link that down below in the description box, but oral minoxidil can result in increased hair growth. Increased hair, thickness and side effects at the doses used for hair loss are typically mild, believe it or not, hypertrochosis meaning excess hair growth elsewhere. Where you might not want it like your face, it also can cause low blood pressure. I mean it's a blood pressure medication and it can cause a little bit of dizziness when you go from lying down to standing up. It also can cause lower extremity, swelling blood pressure, changes and changes on ekg, which is a test used to monitor the electrical rhythm in the heart. All right. Moving on the second medication is for pattern, hair loss in men, and that is finasteride. It'S actually fda approved for the treatment of pattern. Hair loss in men, finasteride is a medication that inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. That is the enzyme that takes the male hormone testosterone to a more potent form of testosterone, and it's that more potent form that causes the hair follicles to miniaturize. Finasteride can put a halt to that. There'S another similar medication that also inhibits that enzyme called dutasteride. They sound very similar finasteride is the one that is most well researched and most often used for the treatment of patterned hair loss, but dutasteride sometimes is used as well. Side effects that you may experience with either finasteride or dutasteride include breast tenderness or swelling erectile dysfunction. Impotence: depression with these medications. It takes about six months to start seeing results and like minoxidil, you have to keep taking it once you stop the hair that you grew, will just fall out and will go back to how it would have been had you never used a medication, so many men Are not too keen on taking a medication that they have to take it indefinitely, especially if it may potentially have these side effects that i've mentioned, but it is a viable and well-used treatment for pattern, hair loss in men now in women we have spironolactone. This is a diuretic and it actually works to inhibit the androgen receptor. Remember the follicle is sensitive to those hormones and spironolactone interferes with that signaling and can result in slowing down of the hair loss process and hair regrowth side effects that can occur with spironolactone include breast tenderness, menstrual irregularity and because it is a diuretic, it can make. You a little dizzy if you go abruptly from lying down to standing up and because it's a diuretic, you may notice that you go to the bathroom a little bit more frequently. Those side effects typically are mild. I have videos as a side note talking about spironolactone as a treatment for acne, so another you know benefit of taking spironolactone is, if you happen to have acne. You may appreciate improvement in that, but the doses that we use to treat hair loss are much higher. So the side effects that i've described here are a little bit more, are going to be more common when we're using it to treat hair loss than when we're using it to treat acne spirunolactone is not safe in pregnancy. So if you are contemplating pregnancy or you, you are pregnant, this would not be a treatment option. Ketoconazole two percent shampoo whoa - isn't that a dandruff shampoo? Didn'T you mention that in your dandruff shampoo video? Yes, it is a dandruff shampoo, but ketoconazole. Two percent shampoo has been shown actually to be effective for male pattern. Hair loss as effective as minoxidil and studies show that using ketoconazole shampoo every four to five days, lathering it to the scalp, leaving it on the scalp for roughly three to five minutes and then rinsing it out can be effective for slowing down the hair loss process. How the heck would that work? Well, ketoconazole actually can inhibit that 5-alpha reductase enzyme ketoconazole also is anti-fungal. It targets that little yeast that lives in everyone's scalp. That'S how it targets dandruff and treats dandruff. So it has the potential to reduce any inflammation as a result of that yeast, and that is another mechanism by which it may improve the hair loss process and help out with pattern hair loss. Now it's not an fda approved treatment for pattern, hair loss, ketoconazole two percent shampoo - is available by prescription. Only now over the counter, you can buy nizoral shampoo, which is ketoconazole one percent, but likely the two percent strength is more effective. However, we don't have any studies. Comparing the two side-by-side platelet-rich plasma, otherwise known as prp, what is prp platelet-rich plasma well platelets are a component in our blood system responsible for clotting and they're, rich in growth factors and proteins that, when isolated from your blood and delivered to the hair, follicle may help. In restoring hair follicle health, giving you better responses to other hair loss, treatment and hair regrowth, how does it work? Well, you go to a dermatologist, they take some of your blood, they spin it down and then they introduce that into your scalp. A lot of studies do suggest that it is in fact an effective treatment for pattern, hair loss in men and women. One limitation of the research that we have on prp for hair loss is that the protocols vary in each study. So it's very difficult to come up with a standardized approach to prp for hair loss. Some people don't find it to be effective. You need multiple treatments over time, usually every three to six months to maintain those results and it's not inexpensive, but it is an option. It'S being offered at a lot of hair loss clinics and some people, it really makes seems to make a difference for their hair, regrowing micro, needling, otherwise known as collagen induction therapy. It is basically creating little micro injury zones that stimulate healing pathways that may help with restoring the health of the hair follicle. It'S used to deliver prp, and it also may enhance uptake of topical minoxidil. Of course, with that comes, an increased risk of irritation. Minoxidil is typically irritating for many people and when you're getting enhanced penetration, you are more likely to develop more irritation. What about at home micro, needling, yes, micro, needling at home, is something you've probably heard about. You can buy these tools. Unfortunately, they have many limitations and they're not recommended for a variety of reasons. First of all, you run the risk of an infection when you're talking about treating the scalp. It is difficult to get certain areas. You'Re not going to be able to see the treated area like somebody doing it for you. Would you can't really control the depth as well you're at risk for an infection and you're at risk for something called foreign body granuloma and all of those things can end up worsening your hair loss? So i personally do not recommend at home micro needling all right, and then you have hair transplant surgery. What the heck! Yes, you can have other hair follicles from elsewhere, transplanted to the area of thinning and those hair. Follicles can grow healthy hair. It requires you to have a reservoir of healthy hair follicles somewhere else on, like your scalp, for example, um, the back of the scalp is the most common area. This procedure takes anywhere from four to eight hours. The outcome depends on the health of your other follicles, and it also depends on your total body health. It also depends on the skill of the transplant surgeon, so this is something that you really want to carefully consider, so i don't recommend shopping around for the best deal, because the outcome really depends on the skill set of the surgeon and their expertise, so make sure That you see somebody who has who knows what they're doing there are a lot of scammers out there, and then you can end up with graft failure. Infection so be be careful of who you go to with hair transplant surgery they're going to take it takes about four to eight hours. You are awake during the procedure. A local anesthetic is used to numb the area. Follicles are harvested either individually or as a strip, and then they are transplanted to the area of thinning you'll start to see results from a hair transplant around six to nine months after the procedure. But for some people it takes 12 months. It'S important to know with hair transplant that about two to eight weeks after the procedure, the transplanted hairs. They actually fall out and that may alarm you, but it is to be expected and a new, healthy hair will grow. It just takes you know, anywhere from six months to a year to start seeing that regrowth, so you have to be patient with it. It is an expensive procedure. So, for that reason i don't recommend shopping around for the best deal, because the outcome is largely dependent on the skill of the operating surgeons, low level laser therapy. It is supported by randomized control trials for the treatment of pattern, hair loss in men and women. One advantage of low level laser therapy is that it can be used in conjunction with other hair loss treatments, minoxidil medications, hair transplant, all the procedures that i mentioned you can use in conjunction with low-level laser therapy, how the heck does it work by something called photobiomodulation? Basically, the delivery of lye that energy is harvested by those follicles. It brings in growth factors and increased blood flow to the follicle to nourish and revitalize it allowing for hair regrowth low level. Laser therapy can lead to an improvement not only in hair thickness but hair density and get you hair regrowth. It'S a great option in many people who do not see results with, say topical minoxidil, but it can be used in conjunction with topical minoxidil. So if you got less than ideal results with minoxidil using it alongside low level, laser therapy may get you to a point where you are happy now low level. Laser therapy is something that you can do at home and a lot of people appreciate that convenience aspect of it. There are a lot of devices on the market, some of which are fda cleared, so the one i use and recommend is the. I restore professional hair regrowth system. This is an fda cleared, hair, regrowth device. It combines over 282 lasers and leds, and the reason having a combination of lasers and leds is advantageous is that it really allows for not only delivery of energy more directly to the follicles, but also kind of the surrounding area of the scalp. To really get good blood flow into the scalp, nourish those follicles and bring in those growth factors, it really covers a good territory of the scalp. You know they have some that are handheld, which i just find very awkward. They have others that you know are more like a headband that miss areas. So this really gives you very good coverage and it stays in very close proximity to the scalp. It'S a hands-free way to do low-level laser therapy. So for somebody like myself, who's always multitasking. This is great, i can put it on and the 25 minutes flies by, so you can do it every other day for 25 minutes is the best way to get results. Now, like any hair loss treatment, it takes time to see results. You can start seeing results. Some people start seeing results in as early as three months, but honestly, it's usually about six to nine months by a year. You should know if this is going to work for you or not. So i suggest, if you're going, to invest in low-level laser therapy, i suggest taking a before photograph to document your progress and take a photograph. Maybe you know every couple of months, while you're using it to see your progress and by by 10 11 months, you should really see a difference. If you don't, then you know it's not working for you. It doesn't work for everyone, so it may not work for all people, but it is an effective, evidence-based way for helping with hair growth and pattern, hair loss in both men and women, and it's a particularly ideal option for those of you who, like the idea of Doing something from the comfort of your own home, our store also has a 12 month money back guarantee. So if you're not satisfied with your results, you can get your money back and you should know by 12 months if this is going to be effective for you. So again take those photographs that is key. I'Ve been using it myself for a couple of years now actually, and i really do notice an improvement in the thickness and density of my hair and i'm always multitasking in the evening. So it's just really convenient for me to do at home, and i've also appreciated less overall hair shedding fewer hairs in the drain. But right now i restore is having an amazing sale and if you use the link in my description box and my code, you can save like hundreds off of this, so definitely take advantage of it and thank you i restore for sponsoring today's video. Now you may be wondering about other things like oils supplements, i want you to check out some of my other videos on those things for hair loss, i'm going to link them down below in the description box and on the end slate is going to be my Video on the best oils for hair growth so check that out. If you are interested in things like pumpkin seed, oil and rosemary oil. I talk all about that in that video. But if you like, this video, give it a thumbs up share with your friends and as always, don't forget, sunscreen and subscribe i'll talk to you guys tomorrow, bye, you
Comments
Rainy Rainbow: Hi Dr Dray, I got allergic dermatitis all over my face after trying out Rogaine for a month, even though it was only applied to the hairline and the crown. It's been half a year and my skin still gets red, itchy and flaky every few days. I've seen many dermatologists, but none of the prescribed topical or oral medications has prevented these symptoms from coming back. I also experienced adverse effects from some of the oral medication. Can I use iRestore if my skin is sensitive and reactive? Can iRestore cause an allergic reaction? Thank you and happy holidays!
everylittlebreeze: Thank you for this Andrea, hair loss can be devastating. My hair went from really thick to 50% less although lots of people didn’t notice I did and it made me really anxious every time I brushed my hair or washed it to see all the hair that came out. And you never know when it’s going to stop and how much you’re going to lose. So I really appreciate this thank you x
R V Chand: Thanks a lot, Dr. Dray for introducing me to iRestore 10 months ago. It's part of my routine now. I have excessive hair fall during times of stress. Nothing treats my stress-related hair fall except for reducing stress. I have mid-back length hair. My protocol for increasing hair density and for regrowing my hairline are: iRestore helmet EOD (I have the same one Dr Dray does) fenugreek serum (20 minutes, 2x week before washing) dermaroll hairline 1 to 2x/week Ordinary hair serum (inconsistent use) iRestore hair serum (on average, EOD) iRestore conditioner head massage with coconut oil henna/amla treatment 2x/month Also, I never brush my hair when it's wet. Limit blow-dry to 2x/week.
D S: Dr. Dray, thank you for a very informative video. I think it would be a great discussion to also speak on PCOS linked hair loss in women due to androgen excess and the effect of myo- and D-chiro-inositol in the treatment of androgen-linked hair loss in women. There have been some very promising studies in this regard and a lot of women with PCOS may possibly benefit from inositol in combination with the treatments you mentioned.
TheEagleslover: Happy Thursday Dr. Dray! Thanks for always providing a thorough review of not only products but the various conditions that they treat. Looking forward to watching so much more in the New Year.
N LeeM: Thank you for these. I got my restore a month ago and have been taking pumpkin oil for a few weeks. It's good to know I can combine a topical treatment too. I started noticing my hair was thining in my early 20's. Then mid 20's found out I needed thyroid meds, and had low vitamin d. But, eventhough I've carefully monitored thyroid, hormone and vitamin levels all this time, I still have the male pattern hair loss. If this doesn't work, I'll try injections and then transplants. I can't stand minoxidil. I've also recently learned that I have ADHD with a side effect of anxiety, so and working to stay on task, so I quit being so anxious about falling behind and get enough sleep (as I'm writing this during a work break)... I'm better today then last week. I have also tried wigs, but haven't figured out how to wear them comfortably all day.
Kimberlly Holmes: I follow you regularly, appreciate & have benefited from a lot of your skin care information. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! In regards to hair loss, I’ve seen a handful of videos in which you discuss this topic, but I don’t believe you’ve mentioned GHK-CU & its potential benefit for hair loss. It is available in topical & injectable versions. Could you please share if you have any knowledge &/or opinions regarding this for potentially helping to regrow hair.
Mary Lawman: You're educational videos really highlight your brilliant mind. Always appreciate them. Happy Thursday, Dr Dray!! I hope you have a lovely evening.
Anna Højrup: Hi Dr Dray, when having reached my hairgoals using 5% minoxidil, do i need to continue using 5%, or could i switch 2% minoxidil for maintenance? The 2% foam is more accesible and more affordable where i live.
Bev Sonnone: Thank you as always for all of your great information . I was having significant hair loss with male pattern baldness, and overall serious total hair shedding. I started using Nulastin ( not inexpensive) in mid August. I also changed shampoo to a Bumble and Bumble product. Progress was slow but steady. I also used the Nulastin on my thinning eyebrows. My hairline is 85 % restored and new growth continues. The shedding has stopped and my eyebrows have filled back in. The bonus is the new hair that comes back is my original color and not gray! Nulastin is something I will always have to use but I can reduce to once daily after I get to my goal. Well worth the investment. I am 67 and this has been such a confidence booster.
kat kat: Thank you, Dr. Dray! You have been such a helpful resource for me on my journey to healthier skin (and body!)
Lizbet PCB: I’ve noticed some thinning in general. It doesn’t look like patter hair loss, though. I tried to see a dermatologist, but all three my GP recommended, are booked through April. I think I’m going to make appointments anyway, and if things resolve on their own I’ll have plenty of time to cancel. Three lucky people might get in right away if I do! Hoping you’re well, Dr Dray
kelleylmiller: I had severe hair loss over the course of 6 months. Lost about 40% of my hair. I tried everything! Had labs done and everything came back good. I also never got Covid. I will say though that the hair loss started right after I got jabbed. Not sure if it is related as my doctor "couldn't" confirm that. After feeling so hopeless about it, I started to eliminate dairy and gluten from my diet, taking a multi-vitamin + 4000 IU's of Vitamin D and started using rosemary oil on my scalp and ends every day (using castor oil as a carrier oil) and my hair is FINALLY growing back. I started this back in October and it took a full month to see results. I highly recommend giving it a go. If you do, be patient with it. I know that is easier said than done! Good luck to everyone experiencing this issue. It's so exhausting!
Aimee N: What about bicalutimide for women? I was put on 20mg initially, along with minoxidil and spironolactone. Caused massive bloating so I've finally gone down to 5mg. Can't see any changes after 6 months yet
Rebecca: Dr Dray, I'll keep you posted. I have applied 5%minoxidil 1 -2X per day with expected results for years, however I have an appt in March with my Dermatologist to discuss oral minoxidil. Do you know if I will go through the purge on my scalp if I start the oral prescription? I already do finasteride and spirolactone, and the laser helmet.
Evonne Sorenson: Hi Dr. So glad I found your videos. Question for you. I have Hashimoto's. I've been aware of it for 7 years . I am on np thyroid. My symptoms of extreme fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain have never really lessened. I am gluten free for several years now and try to keep my sugar intake low. An acquaintance referred me to a dr who thought hot pellets would greatly help me. I started in jan of 2021. Received them again in June 2021. Not feeling any difference. I've always had great shiny very thick healthy hair. Even with my Hashimoto's. My hair has always stayed 100% healthy. In September 2019, all of a sudden my hair started shedding. With 3 weeks I was losing my hair at alarming rate. I asked my dr about it and she said she didn't know why that would be happening and gave me weekly b12 injections and said it was probably stress related. I trusted her and didn't really look over my labs..I asked for all my labs, and when I saw them my testosterone was 359! When I started with her my testosterone was in the normal range. I am 58 and entered menopause at 50. No problems with menopause at all. No low libido, no night sweats, no hot flashes or anything. I know now that all this testosterone she put in me is the reason for my severe hair loss. I went to another dr and am now on spiralactone, 50mg 2x a day. And I started minoxidil . Its been only 6 weeks for both...will my hair grow back? Can I do anything else to help? I am a wreck, depressed and feeling lost. I've been taking biotin, vitamin d3.b6..college powder. Please help! Sorry for this LONG post. But I don't know what to do. Thank you so much and happy new year to you.
THT: I looked up the money back guarantee option that you mentioned for the Irestore helmet and it looked to me as if there is a restocking fee that would have to be paid if you returned it. Not sure if I was reading that correctly, but it would still cost a few hundred dollars if it didn't work for you.
salma jahid: I literally smiled when seeing this video , I suffer from PCOS at only 18 , and read about how testosterone causes hairloss and waited for a video to have answers !
Sara: Thanks for the videos Dr.Dray, i was wondering if you can share some videos on changes in hair texture? What can cause someone to suddenly grow random kinky/ cork-screw shape hairs and hairs with bumpy shafts (not knots, more like bumps) in certain areas of the scalp? I have looked into it and it seems like vitamin C deficiency has role in that. It would be good to have a dermatologist's opinion and expertise on this topic!
Mercedez: Would love to hear about the topic of pdo threads for hair growth. Loving your videos like always Dr.Dray
Jeffrey Rivera: Thanks for all the educational content you put out every day for us! I truly appreciate it :)
TheAnnieG07: I am a 66 year old female with hair loss for the past 15 years and have been to dermatologists, internists and endocrinologist. I’ve tried oral finasteride, spironolactone, hair max light therapy, Viviscal, topical minoxidil and regular monitoring of Hashimotos with thyroid meds all to no avail. I do not have the typical female pattern hair loss with widening part and the doctors have not come up with a “diagnosis”, with my endocrinologist saying she doesn’t believe it’s from the thyroid. The only possibility is a consistently low ferritin level. It is incredibly frustrating!
Sara: Love your informal videos. Been a followers for years and always learn new things from your videos. Can you please please make a video on how to reduce or get rid of stubborn cellulite. Both home remedies and medical treatments. Thank you ❤️
zyzz: @Dr Dray Question on a another topic: Does it make any difference in effectiveness if you use a retinoid after moisturizing ( I use epiduo 0.1% with bpo 2.5%) instead of first applying the epiduo and then moisturizing? I wonder because I have been using epiduo for 6 weeks now (after moisturizing) and my acne has not worsened as it normally is. When I use the moisturizer afterwards, I get the side effects (dry skin, skin irritation, etc.), even though I've been using it for 6 weeks. I would appreciate an answer
christopher legros: Hello hello, in France mustard oil "seems" to be the next best thing for hair loss. I 'd like your advice as a Doctor for men's alopecia .. Within a month use I see small improvements. thanks.
Obehi Ehimen: Dr. Dray, can you a video on hair bonding treatments such as Olaplex? I would love to know the science behind them ☺️
My Future Pug Life: What I find strange is I was prescribed spironolactone for course man hairs that grow on my face. I can't grow a beard and mustache at this time but it does seem to slowly increase over the years. I'm currently searching for better options bc I didn't see any improvement at all with spironolactone. It wasn't an expensive drug but it seemed pretty pointless for me to continue with a pill day after day, months, years never reaching my goal to not grow course facial hair. Interesting to learn that it's also prescribed to treat hair loss and acne.
Cynthia Galvez: Thanks Dr. Dray. Hubby got me one of these for Christmas. Wish we had your discount then but oh well. Took my before photos and hoping for good results. Happy New Year
Michelle: Hi Dr Dray-Ive been looking into iRestore & a few other helmets. Do our follicles plateau at some point and not grow any further? If you do get happy with growth from the helmet, do you still continue 3x/WK or can you decrease the days & times? Thanks as always
Elaine's Creations: For me I use aloe vera, rosemary, lavender and cedarwood essential oils! It took a few months but my hair is thickened and stopped falling out!
Bella Curren: I want to use minoxidil for my eyebrows, but I’m not experiencing any hair loss at all just to grow more hair around my eyebrows. Will the side affects still be the same with the shedding ? Or will it be a different case ?
JoshBoston: hey dr dray, I experienced contact dermatitis on my scalp and around my ears and hairline from minoxidil around 2 weeks in. Is there any way ro prevent this?
Natalie M.: Thank you for sharing this video, I’d suggest that you state that it’s for pattern baldness. There are so many fixes out there that a desperate person will grab to any hope when this will not work for everyone as you clearly say. I am going to try the irestore once my hair is accessed the end of Jan. Thanks again!
Dee Mart: Did I miss the part where if you stop lasering after desired results , hair will go back to falling out again? I already bought the apparatus recently so guess I’ll find out one way or the other but did anyone else hear her say anything about hair loss post laser therapy?
Meechie Baby: Question: If you have high blood pressure, can you ask a doctor to prescribe oral minoxidil to kill two birds with one stone? For context, I'm a 48 year old peri-menopausal woman. I love your video's btw!
remainingembers: So if you don't have pattern hairloss like that, but had experienced shedding from trauma/stress, would doing one these things or other growth stimulating things help grow hair back faster and increase the density back to what you normally had before excessive shedding?
Eddi T: Hi Dr. Dray, unfortunately the Irestore is not in my budget. However the Mito300 panel is. Do you think I would get results from it?
Giselle Baham: I’ve heard that Saw Palmetto supplement helps because it’s supposed to block DHT in women. DHT can cause androgenetic alopecia.
Sarah M: I'm starting to think some of my loss has been from hair products. I started exercising more and therefore need to wash my hair more. I have dry hair and shampoo dries it out more but I feel like I can't avoid it because it's also bad to leave sweat on your scalp. I think my hair is just dry and snapping. Losing a significant amount of weight last year also freaked out my body and caused me to lose a lot of hair.
Adrian Vinson: Hey Dr. Dray! I was wondering if you could speak to any of the ingredients and any research on those ingredients that are in the hair care products from Irestore, since you promote the red light therapy helmet. I was trying to look into research on biotinoyl tripeptide-1 And I didn't find very much. Which seems to be a trend for certain peptides even when checking PubMed. I think it would make for a good video! They've got a shampoo and conditioner as well as a serum for the scalp. Thank you so much!
Ana Kamhi: Dr Dray, what can I do about the dark under eye circles I get from using topical minoxidil?
Cathy Wald: Good afternoon, Dr. Dray! Have you used the "Professional" model of iRestore or is it too new? Have you been using the "Essential" model? Thanks for sharing!
zyzz: Would you see an improvement in acne (in men) if you would use finasteride for hair loss?
Benjamin Carter: Hey Dr. Dray, thank you for your videos! I was wondering does a benzoyl peroxide wash oxidize/inactivate actives in serums after it?
A B: Minoxidil it’s always recommended but the hair stays hard and looks greasy I tried it once and I stopped, I would have to wash my hair every day but then again it leaves the hair looking bad
Imran: Could you do a review on the K18 leave on hair mask? And is it beneficial to use on undamaged hair to have softer, stronger, and healthier hair?
élite carlander: I’ve been using 5% Minoxidil every single day since February 2020 and my hair loss hasn’t reduced at all or started growing back. I don’t know what to do :(
Adnelly Marichal: I have asked my dermatologist for oral minoxidil,he said that the dose has not been determined. Do you have research on the oral minoxidil so that I could share the information with my doctors . Thanks in advance for your support to all dealing with hair loss.
susanmcf1: My aging hair responded well to Olaplex shampoo and conditioner. It slowed shedding and it seems to have thickened the hair strands. However, I can't imagine that it's regrown hair. Can you speak to topical caffeine like The Inkey List scalp product? Thank you.
Lily: Dr Dray, what is your thoughts on Regenera for the hair? Thank you for the informative video as always.
Nataly Rog: I’ve been taking spironolactone for 9 months now and my hair is falling like crazy
smaoui mariam: Hello Dr Dray, I want to ask you can i use minoxidil with Ketoconazole 2% shampoo at the same time? do they cause any side effects together? Thank you and Happy New Year
Elle Jay: You also mentioned previously that zinc pyrithione helps. Will you get better results with ketoconazole?
Vojta BFit: Dear Dr. Dray, what sunscreen should I use? My eyes always sting and burn terribly when I use sunscreen. I bought Avene mineral tinted fluid spf 50. Unfortunately, it also burns and stings my eyes. Even when I use 1/4 pea size amount around my eyes. Even when I skip the eye area. My face is always sweaty and sunscreen runs into my eyes (then it burns, stings and I have a blurry vision). Usual mineral sunscreen also doesn't work for my skin - I look white, almost purple. I look like I'm sick. I can't go outside like that - people are staring at me. Sunscreens with chemical filters are the worst - they burn and sting the eyes in the worst possible way. I'm clueless. Please, please, help. P. S. I love your videos! Greetings from the Central Europe!
Jess: Dr Dray, does minoxidil cause collagen loss? I hear people say that it caused their face to age.
Stephanie Cox: Some studies show finesteride in menopausal women is effective for this type of hair loss. What are your thoughts on this?
Mamta Kapoor: Good Morning @Dr Dray... Though ketokonazole shampoos worked for me however it does leads to dryness in hair and scalp... How would you rate Rosemary oil for hair loss?
dam mar: I had thick, luscious hair from the age of 10 through my mid-40s. Now, my ponytail is a sad, limpy thing, while my shower drain collects clumps. I'm trying several non medical remedies with no luck so far.
Vindicated: Can a female on spironolactone (over 6 months) still experience hair loss from other causes such as lack of vitamin d or telogen effluvium?
MAK: Great video. That Nizoral shampoo leaves my hair sooo dry even with conditioner.
Raymond Ticman: Would you know for how long will your code work Dr Dray? :) (just looking at my timing options to save for the product)
Manuela Gruba: Happy new year, dear doctor! How much spironolactone do you prescribe for hair loss?
bebemello: Is irestore safe to use during pregnancy?
Jeremy Kerr: Would you be able to recommend a Ketoconazole shampoo and conditioner available in Canada? Thanks!
Tisha Carr: Just want to be clear, are you saying low level laser therapy works only for pattern hair loss? It doesn't work for say Telogen Efffluvium, hair loss from stress?
Paula Christie: I bought an iRestore, only done two sessions so far. Fingers crossed I will see some thickening at the 16 week point.
Sharon Bear: I remember you mentioning pumpkin seed oil too!
angela_trbl: Dr dray, any tips for improving shine on the hair?
Sable 711: Oh man I couldn't see this video earlier enough and I've just been prescribed a cream that I would like to ask about Dr.Dre or anyone who has had experience with it. It has not arrived in the mail yet but it is called Derma smoothe /FS fluocinolone acetonide. I believe it is some sort of steroid cream. Thanks in advance for your input.
Bird of Paradise: How do you feel about stem cell microneedling (done in a clinic)?
Grant Spins: Any thoughts on topical minoxidil + topical fineastrade?
dead inside: I am 25 after accutune, rebounding I lost 2/3 of my fair My hair looks burnt, damaged It's been 3 years still no improve I am kinda always on high power medicine I am starting to bald but no doctors care about it I am losing weight suddenly, insomniac,Uri infection every year,tired all the time Stupid doctor gives me medicine then I become good for 3/4 months Then again the problem starts to happen I change so many doctors still same I have mummy belly they don't care I am so depressed Changing so many doctors still same I couldn't finish my honours because of my illness I am so frustrated
Jan: I thought it might be necessary to wear the helmet every 2 days- for the rest of my life, or the last hair straw. And now you say it too-. So it will be the rest of my life :) ♡
Orange Fox: Hundreds of thousands of people are doing microneedling at home and one can learn how to sanitize the area, tools and hand and use gloves. It is not a rocket science, infection and granulomatous formation can happen with an office treatment as well, as it is usually not connected directly to the procedure, but what happens afterwards, plus foreign body granulomas have been described for a lot of in office procedures as if you have the tendency to form those inflammatory response, you will.
Jackie Marsh: Loving ❤ This Video Dr. Dray!! Hope All is Well!! Thank You Sooo Much!! Love ❤ Hugs, and Many Blessings Always! Xoxox☕
d b: I've heard of folks using eyelash growth serums for hair loss. It's expensive but works for some.
Clara C: I got my iRestore for Christmas. I’m going to use it with Rogaine and Rosemary oil. I don’t have hair loss just thin hair.
Lex C.: So does ketoconazol shampoo not work well for woman’s hair loss? Because when talking about it in the video Dr.Dray says “male”. But doesn’t clarify if it works for both or is just best for men..
sara b.: Would you ever make a video on how to apply Minoxidil?
Kat Tziokas: Hey @dr dray! Can you please make a video dedicated to tobacco smoking and the skin? Thank you so much! I love your videos! Watch them all the time ❤️ Lots of love from Melbourne, Australia
Ilovemakeup 31: Thank you for all your great information my skin thanks you tremendously!!! I have a question do you think salon hair care is better than drugstore haircare like shampoos and conditioners?
Avani: I don't have any problem but I m facing hair loss from front and my whole head only vit d is less that is 16 but I m taking medicine of vit d
Tim Rox: Can you do a review on an electrolysis pen. I have one from amazon (or beauty pen) i use to remove some dark spots, light moles (if not suspicious) and freckles. I want to try it on my face but i'm afraid being a man a may destroy the hair follicle in that spot. Will it destroy it and also it might be a good video for you to review those products
EmpeROAR Fabulous!!!: Does using Minoxidil once daily yield any result?
Anar Shah: I have one question for this device before I buy please answer me . Do we have to this one for ever ? Can we stop using this after satisfied results? Is there any reverse effect after stop using like minoxidil? Please reply
jamesjlee0521: Great video. Does finasteride cause permanent impotence?
Shae B: Can you use Rogaine while breastfeeding?
rmSX13: Minoxidil stops hair loss BUT they won't grow new hairs. I've been on it for over 4 years
Kasia Seubert: Is minoxidil an endocrine disruptor?
str c: @Dragray! Great video!is it necesary use irestore cap by 15minutes?I have laserband and it ssy 3minutesTHANKS
Michelle Romz: Does the light therapy helmet help with telogen effluvium hair loss? Thanks
DeeCee: Can you do a vid on PCOS and Hashimotos hair loss please.
Bella Rose: I wonder if Minoxidil works on brows?
julie moses: Tried the laser diodes. Didn’t work. If your hair wants to go, it will. Some medications, autoimmune disorders, PCOS, menopause, none of these are good for your hair growth.
Christian Grant: Can you do a video on post finasteride syndrome?
Malina Damjanovic: Happy New Year Dr. Dray and Everyone!
Cynthia Knisley: What about hair loss for post menopause
Lis inBondi: Happy New Year. thank you so much for the 365 informative videos. See you in 2022
Nisha Patel: Video on drug store moisturizers please …Lubriderm moisturizer for extra dry skin
Ashni Maharaj: Minoxidil, collagen type 1,2 and 3 and vit d helped me