HAIR LOSS and THINNING HAIR?

'WAIT? HAIR LOSS? Don't you call yourself a 'SKIN GURU'? Not a 'HAIR GURU?".

Yes, I know, this is a little 'off topic'.
And Yes, I am a 'SKIN GURU'. And no, I'm not a hair guru. But I have a little sumpin' sumpin' you may be interested in if hair loss is a concern for you or someone you know.

This topic comes up so frequently that I thought I would share some valuable info with you (picture me rolling up my imaginary sleeves with a sly, sideways smile..as I prepare to make your day!).

Women come in all the time to address their cosmetic concerns.
Some women will come in to talk about Melasma after childbirth and at some point in the convo say "BTW, why did my hair start falling out after I had the baby???"

Or, women will come in to address their anti aging concerns (wrinkles, age spots etc) and say something along the lines of  "AND! If all this wasn't bad enough!! Now my hair is thinning! I HATE MENOPAUSE!"

I also have male patients who, once they feel comfortable with me, will quietly ask if there is anything I can recommend for hair loss.
(I even made friends with a cabbie when I was visiting NYC. When he found out what I do for a living- the one and only question he asked me about was.... his Male Pattern Baldness!)

It can be very traumatic!
I started a medication a few years ago that is particularly notorious for inducing hair loss.

Every day I saw more and more hair in the shower drain. Finally, one day, I had a meltdown. In the corner of the running shower. Fetal position. Rocking back and forth. Like Meryl Streep in that scene from the movie Silkwood! (For you 'youngins'...YouTube it. Then, you will understand the gravity of that moment!)

I have had patients try pre-natal vitamins, Rogaine and even hair transplants to help restore lost and thinning hair.
Sometimes, a lot of the time, actually-most times, with less than stellar results.

BUT I may have a much simpler solution for you!

There is an OTC (Over The Counter) called 'VIVISCAL Extra Strength' that is sold at drug stores like CVS and Walgreens.
*The first time I went to look for it, I couldn't find it with the supplements. I asked the pharmacist and he couldn't find it either. As I was walking out, I made a U Turn at the shampoo aisle and there it was..sitting amongst the medicated shampoos. Just  FYI. You won't find this supplement with the actual supplements.

This product retails for about $50 for a month supply.

I started recommending this to patients about a year ago based on what I heard from people who had actually used it.

The ingredients are a little vague and consist of:  

AminoMar C™ Marine Complex

 Horsetail Extract

 Vitamin C

I can't seem to locate any information regarding these first two ingredients but I have seen some studies out there that indicate this product is effective.

It is made by a company called LIFES2GOOD that markets health and beauty products. They have been in business since 1997 and have a BBB rating of A+ with no complaints (last time I checked).

DOES IT WORK?
Well, I can't give you definitive proof.

However, I have told dozens of patients about this supplement and every single one has been very pleased. It, also, has really good online reviews. I rarely see such consistent reviews from consumers.

I have actually had patients come back 3 months later and show me the new growth they have. So, I have seen first hand that SOMETHING is DEFINATELY happening.

SIDE EFFECTS?

There are a few reported side effects of headaches and sleep disruption.
Always consult your physician before beginning a new supplement regime. 

I think the word is getting out about this product because I have had a few patients that could not find it locally. It was sold out and they ended up having to order online.


SO, there you have it!!!

HOW OLD YOU ARE IS YOUR BUSINESS, HOW OLD YOU LOOK IS OURS.

"That rug REALLY tied the room together!"

Michelle and Nancy
THE SKIN GURUS