10) Scalp Inflammation - Healthy hair begins with a healthy scalp. Period. But, unfortunately, because it hides out of sight, we often forget to take care of our scalp – until problems become noticeable – and then it’s simply too late for early prevention. We are continually finding new evidence that links inflammation of the scalp with poor hair growth, hereditary hair loss, and other common hair and scalp health problems -- including shedding and hair loss. Does your scalp itch, flake, or otherwise hurt? You may have inflammation that requires treatment from a Hair Restoration Physician or his in-house trichologist (hair & scalp expert).
Hair loss science is progressing very rapidly and there have been several recent medical advancements that are improving the quality of hair restoration as well as helping patients assess in advance how at risk they might be.
A few of the exciting cutting-edge treatment options to consider and ask your ABHRS (American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery)-certified Hair Restoration Physician about include:
● Minimally Invasive, Permanent, No-Linear-Scar Follicular Unit Excision/Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant using SmartGraft®, NeoGraft®, ARTAS robotic-assisted, or the newest No-Shave VIP|FUE™. To learn more about VIP|FUE:
● High-Density Platelet Rich Plasma (HD-PRP) "Vampire" Hair Regrowth Therapy with Extracellular Matrix (ECM). To learn more:
● PDOgro™- Implanted PDO Polydioxanone threads for hair growth. Learn more:
● Non-surgical 3D-Printed Hair Systems or Cranial Prostheses. Learn more about Hair Replacement Systems:
● Compounded Formula 82M Minoxidil - a more powerful, non-greasy Rogaine alternative. Learn more:
● Compounded Formula 82F Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil - designed to reduce the risk of side-effects from oral finasteride (Propecia). Learn more:
● Low-Level Laser Therapy - FDA-cleared, drug-free, side-effect-free hair regrowth using a powerful physician-only device such as the Bauman TURBO LaserCap device for at-home use. Learn more about the Turbo LaserCap:
● Vitamins, Nutritionals & Nutraceuticals: SuperBiotin, Nutrafol & ViviscalPRO. Shop here for Nutritional Hair Supplements:
Scientific “Scalp Makeover®” - evaluation, diagnosis and treatment regimens for itchy, dry, flaking or oily conditions and other scalp imbalances that can impair healthy hair growth.