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The Menopause Hair Loss Risk:
Six Treatments That Can Help…
Do you know about the menopause hair loss risk? effectively prevent hair loss and regrow hair. However, a small recently-released European study suggests that it U.S. hair expert Dr. Alan Bauman turns the spotlight on may be helpful in some women. Due to the potential risk this overlooked problem, including new treatments that for birth defects, female users must get it prescribed “off-label” under the careful supervision of a doctor.
Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) October 10, 2007 -- Dealing with (4) Prostaglandin Analogs: A hot new ingredient that’s
the big “M” is hard enough - but few women realize that been reported to stimulate hair follicles in the eyelids, as they approach menopause, the risk for hair loss in- causing lashes to grow longer, thicker and darker. Several creases to as much as 50-percent - and it can be as high as new “eyelash conditioners” containing this type of growth factor are now out on the market. Dr. Bauman recom- mends Jan Marini’s new Age Intervention Eyelash Condi- However, it is generally believed that a decline in estrogen, tioner. Check out http://www.janmarini.com/AgeInter- or perhaps a change in its ratio with other hormones, may ventionEyelashConditioner.html. Also, www.mdlashfactor.
be a primary culprit. “The exact trigger for hereditary hair com is one of the few lash-enhancers that has performed a loss in women around menopause is not entirely under- double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial stood,” said Alan J. Bauman, M.D., a leading U.S. hair restoration physician and top expert on female hair loss. “However, it is generally believed that a decline in estro- (5) Nutritional Modification: Dr. Bauman advocates that
gen, or perhaps a change in its ratio with other hormones, good nutrition, especially adequate protein intake, is critical for growing healthy hair. And, while there is no “magical vitamin” for hair growth, many patients report Over 30 million U.S. women suffer from hair loss. The improved hair quality and nail-strength after taking sup- most common complaints include: increased shedding, plements like Viviscal, Biotin and Zinc for several months.
loss of hair volume, changes in hair texture and caliber and (6) Microsurgical Hair Transplants: Unlike your father’s
old “hair plugs,” advanced microsurgical techniques now According to Dr. Bauman, there are six effective tradi- allow living and growing hair follicles to be comfortably tional and non-traditional treatment options that can help and undetectably transplanted one at a time into thinning areas of the scalp for both men and women. Hair trans- plants for women can effectively improve density and (1) Minoxidil: Commonly known as Rogaine, this FDA-
coverage in the scalp - like the hairline, temples and approved over-the-counter topical treatment can help part-line - as well as the eyebrows and even eyelashes.
thinning hairs grow back longer and thicker as well as stimulate resting follicles to grow once again. The 2-per- Dr. Bauman has treated hundreds of women over the cent solution is the only FDA-approved drug for women’s last 10 years to help maintain and restore their scalp hair, hair loss, and is considered the first-line of defense against eyelashes and eyebrows. For more information about the the problem. However, Dr. Bauman notes that many wom- causes and treatments of female hair loss, visit Dr. Bau- en opt for the 5-percent extra-strength version “off-label.” man’s website at www.baumanmedical.com.
About Dr. Bauman
(2) Low Level Laser Therapy: The FDA recently cleared
Alan J. Bauman, M.D., founder of Bauman Medical Group one of the many laser devices available as a treatment in Boca Raton, Florida, is a top U.S. medical expert on for hair loss, with more pending. It’s believed that LLLT hair loss and restoration for men and women, including stimulates follicles and decreases inflammation at the cel- eyelash, eyebrow and scalp transplants, and laser therapy. lular level, causing thinning hairs to grow back longer and Known for his expertise in female hair loss, approxi- thicker. Having used laser therapy since 1999, Dr. Bauman mately 40-percent of Dr. Bauman’s patients are women. currently recommends Sunetics International’s Clinical Recommended by the American Hair Loss Association, Laser Hood for in-office treatments and its LaserBrush for Dr. Bauman is a diplomate of the American Board of Hair private, at-home use. Check out www.sunetics.com.
Restoration Surgery and a featured lecturer at major medi- cal conferences. Websites: www.baumanmedical.com and (3) Finasteride: Commonly known as Propecia, this
prescription pill is FDA-approved for men to safely and

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