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Study: Women Prefer Men With Heavy Stubble

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A new study, published in the May issue of the journal Evolution & Human Behavior, found that women prefer men with heavy stubble over clean-shaven guys, light stubble, or full beards.  The study also looked at the preferences of straight men on their peers and found they favor full beards and heavy stubble over light stubble and the clean-shaven look. 

You can read more about the study here

For those who aren't blessed with enviable facial hair, there is hope - facial hair transplants can be used to restore or enhance areas of facial hair which are lacking. To learn more, click here



One to Watch - Biologix

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I recently joined the medical advisory board of a Toronto-based hair loss company called Biologix Hair Inc. For those of you out there who are concerned about hair loss, this is a company to watch.

Biologix is currently in the process of trying to FDA approval for its patent-pending hair loss prevention and regeneration treatment called "Biologix Hair Therapy SystemTM." The early test results for this treatment are extremely positive. Between 2004-2012, Biologix tested a key ingredient of the new treatment on 5,000 hair loss patients in South America. Participating clinicians reported significant hair regrowth in 80-85% of men and 90% or more of women. 

Here is the press release Biologix issued today on my appointment.

For more information on this and other cutting-edge treatments, follow me on
Twitter @DrAlanBauman or Facebook.

Hair Loss for Jennifer Lawrence?

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The Daily Star's Jessica Brown recently reported on a rumor that Hunger Games actress Jennifer Lawrence, 22, might be losing her hair - due to overzealous chemical treatments and extensions. Read it here.

Is this true? It's certainly possible. I routinely warn patients about hair extensions as these can damage the follicles and lead to a type of hair loss called 'traction alopecia.' Chemical treatments can also cause severe damage, leading to significant breakage and hair fallout.

Given her young age, Lawrence's hair probably isn't in that bad of shape - although it's hard to tell without being able to examine her follicles and strands. I would strongly encourage her to avoid hair extensions as much as possible - and to reduce the chemical treatments too. As a Hollywood actress, however, it's probably hard to eliminate the latter altogether. To help her hair, she should start using protective shampoos/conditioners that can help boost the quality of these strands - like Pantene's new AgeDefy line. It would also be wise to get started on Viviscal and low level therapy.

Is Prince Harry Going Bald?

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Is Prince Harry losing his hair?

As the 28-year old prince of Wales tours the US, there are signs he may be experiencing the same crown thinning that's been noticeable on his older brother, Prince William. 

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Male pattern hair loss is the result of a genetic predisposition to androgen sensitivity - so the fact that both his brother and father (Prince Charles) suffer from hair loss, means he is at a higher risk. Recent photos of Harry clearly show significant thinning in the crown. Hopefully, he'll get started on an aggressive multi-therapy approach (Formula 82M, finasteride, low level laser therapy, etc.) to protect his hair line and prevent further recession.

Pantene AgeDefy Launches in Europe

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I was recently invited to speak at Pantene's European launch of AgeDefy, its new product line for women with aging hair. I really can't say enough about this new line of shampoos and conditioners. 

I helped to do the consumer testing trial on 100 local patients for the new line, and found it to be very effective. The Thickening Treatment, in particular, is worth calling out for patients who have thinning hair. It has been clinically demonstrated to add thickness to each individual hair fiber, helping to reduce the appearance of thinning. 

While it's not a medical treatment, it can be a great cosmetic tool in your arsenal. For more information, visit the Pantene site here.




 

Monistat for Hair Growth?

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A vaginal cream for your hair?

It's been an Internet meme for the past couple of years - young women using Monistat to make their hair grow longer or reverse 'thinning.' A quick search of YouTube will land you a few dozen self-made videos - there are even "Monistat challenges" that these women run online. A San Antonio TV station even filed a report on this trend recently.

At this time, I would not recommend using this over-the-counter product for an unapproved use. There is no medical evidence available as to the product's efficacy - and there's also the potential for side effects. In some of the testimonial videos, there have been reports of headaches and soreness as a result of using this product on the scalp.

If you are concerned about hair loss, or any other hair problems, it's best to see a hair restoration specialist (I would highly recommend finding a doctor who is board-certified by the ABHRS). You can find a qualified doctor by visiting these websites: http://www.abhrs.com/abhrs-membership-directory or http://ishrs.org/content/finding-hair-restoration-doctor.

The Comb-Over's Hollywood Comeback

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Christian Bale is doing it. So is Jamie Foxx. What is it exactly? The comb-over!

The much-maligned comb-over is making a come-back this year in two feature films: Christian Bale sports a classic 70s-style comb-over in David O. Russell’s “American Hustle,” while Jamie Foxx also goes bald and tries to hide it in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Check out Bale’s comb-over here, and Foxx’s less-classic, but still believe-looking do here.

Back in 2010, Colin Farrell also tried to bring back the comb-over look in the film, “Horrible Bosses.”

What other celebs have gone bald for movie roles? Check out the list here on Yahoo! Movies.

Here’s a bit of trivia: did you know the word ‘comb-over’ wasn’t used until 1980, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary?

Will Arnett's Widow's Peak

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With the resurrection of 'Arrested Development' (at least for one season), it's worth taking a closer look at one of the show's leading men - Will Arnett. 

The 43-year old actor has long had a deep widow's peak in his hairline, which hasn't seemed to worsen over the last decade. In fact, it may actually look a little better today. 

Is Arnett getting treated? It's possible he's turned to Propecia or Minoxidil to maintain his existing hairline and prevent further recession. Both of these FDA-approved treatments also regrow hair, but that isn't always the case. For some men, there is zero regrowth effect. Before starting these treatments, it's worth getting a genetic test to see if the treatment is likely to produce significant benefits.

 

Awkward Celebrity Hair - Huffington Post

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Today, not only are more celebrities taking advantage of the advances in hair restoration, but many of them are talking about their struggles with hair loss publicly. These celebrity endorsements are important in helping to remove the stigma that many unfortunately associate with hair loss.

But for every celebrity that talks about their experience, there are dozens more who hide it or deny it.  Huffington Post has a fun slideshow of Awkward Celebrity Hair, including Donald Trump, Kevin Costner, Nicolas Cage and more, check it out here.


Can a Vaginal Cream Really Make Your Hair Grow?

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An interesting Internet meme has recently emerged: women using vaginal yeast infection products to grow their hair longer or to reverse hair loss.
A quick search of YouTube will net you hundreds of testimonial videos from women who've used this to treat their hair. Some of them have even begun organizing "Monistat Hair Growth Challenges" online. A local TV station in San Antonio also reported on the trend recently.
Using a feminine product to grow your hair sounds crazy -- but does it really work?
The short answer: possibly.
To learn more, read my current article, Can a Vaginal Cream Really Make Your Hair Grow?, on Huffington Post, where I discuss its effectiveness, side effects, causes of female hair loss and various treatment options. 
Read the article here

Wayne Rooney's Hair Transplant - Is Getting Two Normal?

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English footballer Wayne Rooney, 27, underwent a second hair transplant procedure recently, according to The Daily Mail. Many are wondering why he had to get another transplant, after the first procedure in 2011. Did something go wrong?

It's actually not uncommon to need more than one hair transplan in order to achieve the patient's coverage goals. In fact, you have a higher likelihood for needing additional transplants if you're ...

  • Under the age of 40
  • Wear a short haircut
  • Have dark hair and light skin
  • Have straight hair
  • Recipient scalp is completely bare 
  • Not compliant with preventative treatments (resulting in progressive loss of non-transplanted hair)

Celebrities and politicians are also more likely to undergo multiple transplants due to higher expectations and more youthful-looking goals.

It can take a full year to see the final results from a hair transplant. Patients often wait until the full results are in before deciding whether or not to undergo a secondary procedure - as in the case of Rooney. However, some patients get started earlier - such as at six months out when 50 percent of the results are visible. Technically, you could harvest the donor follicles as early as six weeks post-op, but that's rare unless the doctor is transplanting to a new recipient area of the scalp.

 

Hollywood's Unhealthy Obsession with Hair Extensions

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The June 21st issue of The Hollywood Reporter has a feature on the growing demand in Hollywood for hair extensions. A wide range of celebrities are reportedly using them - Rihanna, Vanessa Hudgens, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry, Jessica Simpson, Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez, just to name a few. And, of course, who can forget Naomi Campbell's side-effects from extensions?

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And that's just the point: hair extensions are actually extremely harmful to the hair follicles. Because of the excess weight and pulling, hair extensions, when worn too much, can lead to a type of hair loss called "traction alopecia." Traction alopecia is a form of "scarring alopecia" and characterized by an obliteration of the hair follicles. Hair transplantation is the most effective way to reverse this condition.

If you are a regular user of hair extensions, weaves, braids or wigs that attach to the hair, your hair follicles are in danger of permanent damage. 

Hollywood often leads the world when it comes to style, but the new extension trend is definitely one to avoid.

Is Megan Fox Losing Her Hair?

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The tabloids are buzzing about rumors that Megan Fox, who stars in the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, suffered hair loss after a salon mishap. 

According to a source who spoke to Star Magazine: "She went [back] to a different stylist, and they ended up using a metallic hair dye that reacted to the initial product. Next thing you know, her hair started falling out in clumps!" More details available on Celebitchy.

Is it true? It hasn't been substantiated, so take this latest Hollywood gossip with a grain of salt. However, frequent harsh chemical treatments have been known to cause damage to the hair strands and the underlying follicles - resulting in hair loss in some circumstances. Remember January Jones' admission that frequent hair dyeing had caused hers to fall out? If Ms. Fox really did have a salon mishap though, it's likely to be a temporary problem unless her scalp was actually burned.

Game 6 Photos Show LeBron James Had a Hair Transplant

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Photo by Bauman Medical's Felipe Reynoso



Photo by Bauman Medical's Felipe Reynoso


It's been rumored for some time that the Miami Heat's LeBron James underwent a hair transplant - but these photos, taken at Game 6 of the NBA Finals in the American Airlines Arena by Bauman Medical Group surgical technician Felipe Reynoso, show strong evidence that LeBron has undergone hair transplantation. 

This is one of the rare times LeBron has appeared on court without his customary headband.

If you look at the two photos above, you'll see a large linear horizontal scar around the back of the scalp. From this vantage point, the long scar was easily visible from behind and from the right - approximately 4 mm in width. This is a tell-tale sign of a linear or "strip" harvest from a hair transplant surgery. Strip harvesting is an older method (some would say "outdated" too) of performing a hair transplant, in which a long linear strip is removed from the back of the scalp and then the follicles are dissected from this tissue sample and implanted into the bald areas of the scalp. 

It's not entirely clear how long ago the procedure was performed, although I'd venture to say it's probably over a year old. It's also unclear why LeBron would have opted for this older hair transplant method - when a more advanced procedure known as NeoGraft FUE (no scalpel/no stitch) is now widely available and doesn't leave a linear scar, since the follicular units are harvested individually. UK footballer Wayne Rooney made his FUE-style hair transplant famous by tweeting out his post-op pictures and announced his recent "top-up" procedure, which LeBron might also be in need of, judging from the still-receded hairline.

LeBron's case is similar to Jeremy Piven, who was spotted with a long linear 'strip harvest' scar at the back of the head in 2010.

Broncos' Wes Welker Discusses Hair Transplant

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Denver Broncos' wide receiver Wes Welker is proud of his new head of hair - and he wants to tell you about it! The athlete has given a number of media interviews lately to discuss his recent hair transplant procedure and how happy he is with the results. 

Welker joins athletes like Wayne Rooney who have decided to publicly address their decision to undergo a hair transplant, he was quoted in a recent interview saying, “It’s nothing to be embarrassed about. If you want to have hair, have hair. I don’t like to sit there and say ‘What are you talking about? I never got my hair done. People can notice it without wondering.”
Welker's transplant procedure was performed last year, and from the before-and-after photos, you can see how successful the procedure was. 
His openness to discuss his own procedure has prompted some reporters from asking him about the rumored transplant undergone by his former teammate Tom Brady - Welker politely declined to comment. To read more about how Tom Brady could have had a "secret" hair transplant, click here



Is Having Chest Hair a Style Faux Pas?

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Are hairless bodies the new aesthetic for today's men? 

The Daily Mail recently wrote about the growing shaving/waxing/primping trend among men in search of the perfect hairless chest. The new 'hairless chic' has been underway for some time, and is inspired by a growing number of bare-chested male celebrities - from Matthew McConaughey to David Beckham. Long gone are the days when a full chest of hair - a la Sean Connery, Tom Selleck or Burt Reynolds - was the ideal to live up to.

Not everyone feels this way, of course. A number of hair restoration surgeons, including myself, occasionally perform body hair transplants - in most cases, this procedure takes hair from the chest, arms or wherever and transplants it into the scalp because the patient doesn't have enough donor hair at the back of the head. However, sometimes the procedure is reversed - and the transplant is for the chest, or beard or pubic region, to create hair. 

Slate previously wrote about the history of body hair removal and there's also a discussion on HowStuffWorks about why we have body hair to begin with. Meanwhile, the global dairy company Arla apparently didn't get the memo about body hair - it's British subsidiary recently created an actual coat made from the chest hair of 300 male donors, as a publicity stunt to promote a new protein beverage.

Recession Alert: Vincent Kartheiser

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Mad Men's Vincent Kartheiser will have some extra time on his hands soon when his show ends, which he may want to use to seek counsel on his receding hairline. 

As you can see in the photo, Vincent, 34, is seeing some deep recession in the temporal region. In other words, his hairline is maturing, typical of an adult hairline, but fortunately for the young actor, he has an otherwise full head of hair. 

While 34 might seem early for hair loss, in reality, 30 percent of men in their 30s experience some degree of hair loss, with the risk jumping to 40 percent for men in their 40s. Were he to invest in regular Rogaine and Low Level Laser Therapy treatments now, he could prevent further recession while at the same time stimulating growth. 
 
When it comes to hair loss, preventative care is key. Science has proven if you wait until the hair loss is visible to the naked eye, you're too late - you've already lost 50 percent. In Vincent's case, it would be wise to consult a hair restoration specialist now and consider starting on preventative treatments.

Is Diane Kruger's Hair Line Receding?

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The FX's new original series, "The Bridge," premieres tomorrow - starring the talented Diane Kruger (National Treasure, Inglorious Basterds, Troy) as the lead US investigator. But she may have more to investigate than a cross-border murder mystery - such as a potentially receding hairline. 

Kruger, 36, appears to have a naturally high hairline, including elevated temporal points. However, these points appear to have receded slightly over the years - and as she ages, that's likely to get worse without some sort of preventive treatment. The problem with a high hairline is that it exaggerates the appearance of even a slight recession - there's simply no room for error.

It would be a good idea for Kruger to get a HairDX genetic test for hair loss, to see if she's at risk. Depending on the results, she may want to consider some early preventive treatments like Formula 82M and Viviscal.

True Blood Cast - You Need a Vampire Treatment

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HBO's hit show 'True Blood' just got renewed for a seventh season. But while the show may be thriving, the hair lines of several of its leading men certainly aren't. 

Recent photos of Alexander Skarsgard (36), Stephen Moyer (43) and Sam Trammell (44) show hairline recession and considerable erosion at the temporal points.

So what type of treatment would work best for these True Blood stars? Why, the vampire PRP treatment of course! Here's what you should know about it:


Helping the body heal itself through cell therapy is a hot trend today in many areas of medicine, including hair restoration. Only a few doctors are now using modified blood, known as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), for graft storage and wound healing with hair transplants and as a stand-alone treatment for enhancing hair growth. PRP contains a high level of proteins and growth factors that can stimulate the hair follicles, increase blood circulation and decrease inflammation at the follicle level. 

We've been treating patients with PRP for the last two years at Bauman Medical Group. Check out NBC-5's (WPTV) story on it here.

Tune in Wed. to Lifetime's Balancing Act at 7am ET/PT

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I've been invited to appear on Lifetime's popular morning show, The Balancing Act, on Wednesday, July 24 (7:00 am ET/PT, 6:00 am Central), to participate in the "Hollywood Watch" segment. We'll be discussing common misperceptions about hair loss, how to get hair like a celebrity and the latest breakthrough treatments for female pattern hair loss. 

We are also running a special "Tweet to Win" contest for viewers! 
  • The first three people to tweet @DrAlanBauman all of the celebrities we mention during the interview will receive a free two-month supply of topical Formula 82M (or item of equal value) along with a complimentary medical consultation. 
  • Tweet a picture of the live broadcast and receive a free one-month supply of nutritional Viviscal Pro (limited to the first five tweeters). 
  • Post a picture of the live broadcast to http://www.facebook.com/BaumanMedical and receive a free one-month supply of nutritional Viviscal Pro (limited to the first five Facebook posts with photos). 
  • Enter to win a free Laser Cap valued at $3,000 at http://www.laserhat.info.
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