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@@dramirkaram thank I cannot listen anymore. It makes me sick. Not you’re fault. I was ignored my whole life and it will not end in a toxic relationship.
@@elisabethwyndaele5912 It sounds to me like you're really struggling at the moment. Do you have anyone who you can talk to? Maybe a spiritual leader or friend who can give you wise counsel? I hope things get better. Please know that we ALL go through tough times in life (I'm struggling right now, too), but bad times don't last forever. It WILL get better.
In my 60's I started having a lot of scary hair loss. Saw my primary who suggested several treatments - which didn't help. My friend said she had been diagnosed with anemia , with her loss of hair. My blood test revealed severe anemia, low ferritin - received iron infusions and my hair is back after 6 mo. I think this is more common than you would think.
Wow- with severe anemia, you must have been exhausted! I have been tired my whole life with great blood counts! I want to feel as young as I look, not the opposite as Dr. Karam keeps repeating!
Yes, I was also in the same situation…low iron and my hair became alarmingly thin. I went on iron supplements and about 4 months later I started noticing new hair strands popping up. They’re now about 2-3” long and thankfully the bald spots are gradually filling in! Ladies, ask your doctor for an iron blood test or better yet, a full blood panel.
Im so glad o hear your reeessults. My doctor updated me I have low iron so im taking an Iron and vitamin C suppliment. Ive only been on it for a few weeks. Im hoping my hair will grow back.@@Kateiredale
Thank you, doctor. Hair loss is very emotionally distressing, I'm 58, and while I've been thinning for years this year, it became more noticeable. I went to my dermatologist and now am on 1.25 mg of Finasteride and 1 mg of Minoxidil, plus a healthy diet, liquid iron, good sleep, clean shampoo, and red light therapy. The combination is finally working, but it's taken about four months to slow the thinning and shedding. To your point, you need to be consistent.
Awe, Love that picture of you and your wife, so sweet and young❤❤❤ So nice to see couples that are growing older gracefully together. Great content! Thanks for another great video😊
Great video! I make a tea from fresh lavender, rosemary, and bay leaves. I keep it in a spray bottle in the fridge and spray it on my scalp and through my hair a couple of times a day. This summer has been brutally hot and the tea is so refreshing, plus it smells wonderful.
@@aprilm9551 there’s no benefit those people would be rich. Some people have to just accept aging or just use wicks or wear hats or scarves over the head. You can wear differently and get fashionable ones so you can you know they gray hair or hair loss
I just love the way you conversate in such detail and leave nothing to guess about along with the science behind it! Thank you for your research ability and not giving up!❤
No wonder you and your wife look so great, you have a great diet and then there's you and your wife with all this wonderful knowledge you share with us. Thank you to you both.
I was slowly losing my hair since my late 30s. The loss increased once I hit menopause at 51. I seriously considered wearing wigs. I have tried everything Dr. Karam described and the red light therapy finally stopped the hair loss. I use a HairMax laser band. I can see new hair growth and it took about 6 months. I wish the therapy increased the hair diameter, but it didn't. I have baby-fine hair. Thank you Dr. Karam for taking the time to share your knowledge! I am always looking forward to your videos.
I had no idea! My husband has been taking for years! Im in perimenopause. Ive had noticeable shedding during showers and when i use my wide tooth comb thru wet hair.
I take oral minoxidil now. I literally have lost half my hair and the combination or oral minoxidil, Nutrifol (for 4 years now), red light IRestore helmet, and ketoconazole shampoo 1/x a week has made things “better”. Before all of this my shower drain was completely filled. And there is absolutely NO genetic hair loss on either side of my family - it’s just not a thing!
I am someone with a terrible hair genetics ~ it was fine, thin, straight and petered out in length at the shoulder even as a young woman. Now post 50, it’s shockingly thin and ironically dark (no gray) against a very pale scalp so very noticeable. Both my parents had the same hair situation. I’ve tried most of the things you mention here with little success. I used hair fibers and extensions to mask it. My salvation was scalp micro-pigmentation ~ little dots resembling hair follicles tattooed all over my head. It freed me of the fibers and gave me a hairline. It is a good solution ~ mostly men do it to give the illusion of a closely shaved head.
This is the best comprehensive video I have ever watched on hair loss. I personally get steroid scalp injections & apply minoxidil 5% daily. I have lymphocytic inflammatory scarring alopecia and the improvement has been mind blowing!! Thanks doc
Great info- Thank you! Also in addition to this info, ProCell micro channel hair treatments I feel work better than PRP. Minoxidil can cause heart palpitations. If this happens try a hair product with Redensyl for daily use. Castor oil with rosemary as a hair pack or mask at least once a week. You can leave it on for at least an hour or sleep in it with a 100% organic cotton turban. Castor oil must be in dark glass container preferably organic, expeller cold pressed no plastic. You can apply the castor oil on lashes and brows WITHOUT the rosemary as the Rosemary can be too stimulating in more delicate areas. Hope this helps!
I have had hair loss for many years. Recently my hair loss has increased due to stress. I have been getting excellent results with microneedling stem cell ( not plant stem cells) at 1.5 ml depth. The product I am currently using is a 6 week program followed by a maintenance program. Of course it is a routine that has to be followed regularly and for many months. With hair loss comes dedication and following the protocol to win the battle.
I have been using the product from Calecim. It is a 6 wk program then you continue on a maintenance schedule. It is costly, $360.00. I am going to try a product which is more cost effective from More Hair Naturally. It is Adipose derived stem cells and can be microneedled. Hope this helps.
I microneedle 3 times a week. The Calecim product uses stem cells from the umbilical cord of a red deer. They say that is the closest to human stem cells. The More Hair Naturally uses Adipose derived stem cells. If you have any questions you can call the company. I spoke to Joel and he seems to know a lot about hair loss.
Every video is simply brilliant. He goes from basic to in depth info, making it so easy to understand. An avid fan of his videos for the mere fact that I always walk away with as much information as I could have possibly needed without wasting my time on multiple sources. You should travel to the Middle East doctor, we could do with some great experts visiting us. 👌
I lost my mom recently and I started losing my hair and having breakaage dramatically. It seems to be slowing down now. I started using coconut oil and pumpkin seed oil as s mask. That has really helped. I take nutrafol- stress and I'm waiting to see. Trying to get into a doctor and i wasn't too successful with two of his cancellations, so I'm looking for another doctor. This video was certainly helpful.
Did you have hairloss beforehand? I was just put on HRT as part of my treatment for my alopecia. If so how long before it started to work for you? Thanks kindly!💕@stargazerbird
I just downloaded the free guide. Great content. Watching your videos and explanations for the last couples of month makes me feel like I’m becoming an esthetician by myself (clearly I’m not ☺️). I’ve learned so much and are now able to question many treatments that are offered just because it’s a trend right now. So thank you Dr. Karam for educating me and all other your viewers.
My mom used to do a castor oil scalp treatment, followed by shampooing with pine tar soap on my sister and I when we were children. We had bundles of thick long hair. After having COVID, I experienced hair loss. It was very traumatizing. Returning to scalp oiling is one of the things that I believe stopped my hair from coming out. I will be adding a scalp oiling service to my esthetics practice. Because, many of my clients are experiencing hair loss.
Perimenopause caused a lot of symptoms for me, hair loss being one of them. I am now a high fat carnivore and my hair and skin look amazing at 53 years! I am so thankful 🙏🏽 ❤
@@mcanultymichelle good for you michelle. There is no evidence showing benefits of a carnivore diet. What is evident tho is that you cause damage and torture to the environment with your high animal consumption...
Sushmita: Alopaecia has become the nexxxt pandemic for many women "losing their crowns" Hard to deal with but comforting knowing that 'we' are not alone 😮 A good topic to provide the why's, do,s and dont,s - thanks Doc 🙏
Sushmita: after women have a hysterectomy, our "THYROID is affected" and we should be put onto medication immediately BUT this hardly happens, hence hair-loss escalates 😢 I had a thick mane of silky hair... since 2010, my hair-loss has escalated and most of what Doc has advised I'm on top of my game, however, it's not that easy!!!
That’s why women should try to find a doctor that doesn’t give them a hysterectomy. I found one that was able to do the surgery without removing the healthy uterus. I have no issue with hair growth, but my hair does get gray.
I had hair loss at 14 but in a very stressful home. Fight or flight I think a nervous system that is in that chronic state surely makes hair loss happen
I own a hair Salon, and it is a daily topic with men and women. This a huge market for Salon studios to specialize in this. Thank you, Happy Head is, the one I suggest as well! Works incredibly well if consistently used.
I’m now in menopause and it has completely changed my hair. I use oral minoxidil and a red light helmet and I’m on HRT. been about a month now. I hope it works!
I’ve tried everything. PRP, monoxidyl, laser cap, collagen, supplements. I’ve gone to several dermatologist & a trichologist. Nothing has worked. The doctors have tested my hair & run every possible blood test. I eat healthy and exercise. They say everything is normal. Yes I’m stressed but who wouldn’t be when they are losing their hair.
My hair loss started in my late 30's. I'm 44 and FINALLY saw a dermatologist this month. Androgenic alopecia and Telogen effluvium, probably influenced by perimenopause. I started oral minoxidil last week, hoping I see some results by my 6 month follow up!
I would like to say thank you for the information but I will also like to say that we need to start speaking more to the younger population as well because it’s not only the older women that’s going through menopause well pre-menopause is starting younger and younger and what women need to know is that the earliest you get your period a lot of times you can go into menopause. I was a young lady that received my period at nine years old and also started having a knot that turned out to be breast at Seven years old and I went into perimenopause much earlier than I should have and told my doctor I was going through perimenopause and she couldn’t believe it and she was like let’s do a test and the test came back yes I was going through perimenopause earlier, so we need to dive into that more. God bless all🦋😘
Minoxidil works amazingly well. I used it on a spoolie to grow my brows back. I’ve always had thin and fine hair and now use it on my scalp as I’m in perimenopause and I can see it working it there too. As a woman hair loss is incredibly debilitating.
I wish more people would talk about the fact that our medications cause hair loss. Most of them have it listed on their side effects. Even blood pressure meds. Many people start taking these meds by fifty. My mom developed a whole host of issues, but not one doctor thought to change her meds around. I wish I had thought about it. She had Issues that were not hereditary, and my mom did everything right. She was active, ate homemade foods, socialized, etc. Food is important, but someone needs to start talking about the harmful side effects from our medications.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! I agree, this is something everyone should know when taking medication and should be discussed by healthcare providers.
Doctors usually are not interested in side effects of drugs and will continue to prescribe toxic medications. If they meet set targets of specific drugs they get huge bonuses paid by Big Pharma and corrupt.
I know you're top notch in your field but I think when people get to a certain income bracket they lose track that the average person cannot afford the price of these products. To the average everyday person it feels as if the good surgeries and products are only for the wealthy and the rest of us are not included in that group.
Once I started using Viori, which is just a rice water bar shampoo, a lot of my hair grew back. Staying away from shampoos with sodium laurel sulphates, parabens, and phthalates made a huge difference.
Treating most hair loss in woman usually requires more than one angle. Try microneedling, regaine, (works better together, do your research) red light therapy, rosemary/castor oil, certain dandruff shampoos. They work!
My dermatologist is not interested in solving my hair loss, so I'm looking for a dermatologist. Primary care doctor did prescribe iron which has helped with energy but not hair loss.
One case of hair loss for women is scaring alopecia. It's where you lose hair and the follicle scars over and your hair will never grow back. I have this and they think that it is autoimmune related. It's a very rare condition but is showing up in women a lot more now who are in the perimenopause to post menopause age group. It is quite distressing at times.
What I did do is talk to my dermatologist who diagnosed me back in 2018 and she suggested steroid shots along the frontal and side hairline. This will stop the inflammation that is destroying the hair follicle. I was doing it every 6 weeks. I'm a RN and know a lot about this topic because I have had years to research it. I will say that there is no cure but I will not take the cocktail of medicines they suggest to try because they can be hard on the kidneys and liver. NO WAY. I have found that there are cosmetic ways to deal with frontal hair loss such as toppers and wigs. They make these add volume to your hair and you can't even tell you are wearing one. You have to invest in a quality piece though. You can even get a topper or wig custom made.I would suggest this if you can afford it. Just know that this is pretty devastating knowing your hair will never grow back. It's something you will never forget hearing. Hope this helps.@@IloveCamels335
@@michellescarborough16 yeah that’s pretty much what they told my sis as well.. the steroid injections and that there is no real cure 😔 Thank you so much for taking the time to respond in such detail 🙏🏼🌺
Thank you for your videos. Like many others, hair loss began to take place and cause much distress emotionally. For myself, I tried shampoos, rosemary eo, etc. to no avail. I then finally went and had bloodwork done to check vitamin and mineral levels. Come to find out, I was very deficient in iodine, and somewhat in vitamin d3/k2, and iron. I began taking these responsibly, and I am noticing the shedding has dramatically lessened. I'm still waiting for new growth. In the meantime, I've found a product called Boost n Blend. This product has been a blessing in how it covers thinned out areas. Like Dr Karam suggested, good sleep and have a well balanced diet with iron and protein have made a difference. Note: high dose supplements are not necessarily better. Take the appropriate amount for your situation because supplements can have extremely high doses, much more than what may be needed.
Thank you so much Dr. Karam for a wonderful and very helpful video. This is why I love Skin School. I am now getting ready to cut my hair and start over and hope for the best. I've worn my hair short most of my life. Learning so much from this video there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for an educational and informative video that I can share.
Excellent video. Its providing me with more courage to go ahead with minoxidil. I'm 38 & my hairline is receding. Its awful. Mins is just right at the front. Sides are fine & middle part is fine it's just right at the front. Its definitely AGA 😢 i need to start on treatment asap
I was very afraid of minoxidil, but now use it every day. In my situation I think if I would have started it sooner I may have saved more hair. I first tried wigs and it was a mistake because, for me, the wigs caused further damage, especially to my hairline. Thankfully minoxidil along with a laser cap helped restore hair to my bald hairline. Unfortunately, my hairline is not as thick as it used to be, but at least its not bald.
PRP only works effectively if injected with A-Cell. All you need is 2 sessions, 2nd session being about 18 months after first one. Maintenance after about 4 years.
My dad started going bald at 21, I’m 69 and have androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium, been using topical minoxidil for nearly a year to no avail. I can see the shape of my skull through the fringe, once having had fine hair but a lot of it, it’s heartbreaking.
Dr. Karam I enjoy your videos. Would you be able to talk about why scars turn white years after a facelift, and how to get rid of those scars. Thank you
YEP, don't be afraid to wash your hair that often (5-6 times weekly.) It goes against what most stylists will tell you but it's essential. I've had this kind of hair loss for 17 years and it makes all the difference in the world.
I do believe the testosterone cream with my HRT caused hair thinning. I cut way back on what the docs prescribed and its better. The estrogen in the HRT helps with the symptoms so you really don't need a lot of testosterone and exercise brings that up anyways. I mentioned it to the doctor and was surprised that she was surprised! You have to be your own advocate and look at everything holistically and only you know intuitively what is the best way to balance your life
I did testosterone pellets for about 7 months (I'm female). The doc gave me WAY too much and I lost so much hair. I think I permanently lost hair in my corners. It's been 8 months since the last pellet with zero improvement. I wish I had never tried it.
You have to advocate for yourself always. Doctors base their knowledge on averages but none of us are exactly average. Listen to your body. Besides that I don't even know if doctors know how much testosterone a woman needs. I have never found a definitive answer. Start low, you can always go up.
@@convenienceandpracticality9032 So after 8 months, 236 was the result? When taking hrt you need to balance your hormones. A part of the T your taking will convert into DHT, which can cause serious hairloss. To block this conversion most seem to use finasteride or dutasteride with great results. But it always starts by doing bloodwork, measuring atleast the DHT. So you might know what causes the problem.
I used Monoxidill 5% solution around my temples, forehead, and eyebrows. It worked! That was 4 years ago or so. Now I need to repeat. It also caused tiny sparse hair to grow on my chin but I just tweeze them. Overall I recommend it. I am 65.
Hi everyone, i've been reading your post to check on any positive experiences. I'm 47, i have hipothiroydism, I am in perimenopause. 3 months ago my hair started falling in the shower, when i brushed my hair, at all times through the day.... a nightmare. I tried instant coffee on my scalp and although the sheding hasn't stopped Completly it has improved a lot! Get the instant coffee with most cafeine and give it a try. Just put it on your scalp every other day. Leave it for a little while you do something else, you can also ware a shower cap or put it on and let it dry before you go to bed and leave it the whole night and wash your hair next morning. I hope it helps. It does stain your hair a little, specially on white hair. You can also mix the powder with your shampoo
Not that I have noticed hair improvement but overall menopause improvement. 4 tablespoons of fresh ground flax seeds per day has greatly improved my life!
I’d also like to add, some of us (🤚) are also dying hair frequently. Me, roots! Not often but enough. This makes the hair weak. I’ve switched to ammonia free when I do at home- Olia brand to be exact. Not the best, but better than the worst. Hope this helps!
Sally's has a good hair color henna is good ..also can buy some higher end brands online....I've been trying wash ins not great but better then some .....
My doctor told me he doesn't want to give me hormone treatments because of the higher risk of breast, ovarian, uterus, cervical cancer. So many things mock estrogen also. I am very careful with things like that. Like plastic.
I started to lose more hair than normal about 5 years ago. I looked for natural solutions and I started to use onion juice with essential oils 2 to 3 times a week and totally improved. I wash my hair only every 4 days. Now I use oil for the scalp once a week and less onion juice for the scalp. I only color it with henna and cassia and voila my hair looks full and shiny.
Hi Doctor K, Thank so much for this it was an eye opener I had no clue that protein is so important among all the other key point so I’m so grateful for video on this topic I will accept your free download. Thank you again ❤
I never had problems with hair but one year I started to put my hair up tight and I saw my hair brake over time. Also washing more often is a good thing actually.
You mentioned hair washing 4 to 5 times each week, applying an oil treatment and rinsing it out. Are women with 4C hair included in your practice and subject to these suggestions or is that a different video?
I went to a dermatologist for my scalp issues, and she told me the same thing. I said it takes a lot more time and effort for me to wash my hair. Then she said to do it at least twice a week. I did that, and it helped.
@littleoneprodigaldaughter275 No. I just do it once a month now. But i think that it has to be a lifestyle change in order to maintain good scalp health. The shampoo that is good for your scalp is stripping for your hair. I would suggest using a sulfate free shampoo for your frequent washing and using the medicated shampoo every now and then, like once a month, for maintenance.
I have 4c high porosity and wash twice a week and it helped diminish shedding. I also use rosemary and castor oil and 95% of the time wear a loose bun. The less I style the better.
Homemade rosemary water is extremely effective. You can use it everyday before bed. It dries down quickly, doesn't leave any residue, doesn't make your hair heavy and the little sent goes away. Of course like any products you need to be patient before seeing results like at least 2 months but the results are real and it is sooooooo cheap to make and easy to use.
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@@dramirkaram thank I cannot listen anymore. It makes me sick.
Not you’re fault.
I was ignored my whole life and it will not end in a toxic relationship.
My dermatologist did a biopsy and told me that I have Telogen Effluvium. What are your thoughts on this and how to handle it??? Ty.
@@elisabethwyndaele5912 It sounds to me like you're really struggling at the moment. Do you have anyone who you can talk to? Maybe a spiritual leader or friend who can give you wise counsel? I hope things get better. Please know that we ALL go through tough times in life (I'm struggling right now, too), but bad times don't last forever. It WILL get better.
REPENT AND PRAY TO GOD ,HE IS THERE TO LISTEN AND HELP .
BLESSINGS 🙌
Docter where u from please give me your contact number
Okay... now the algorithms are reading my mind because I woke up at 3 am worrying about my hair loss and there you are!
Glad the algorithm brought you here! Thanks for watching!
I’ve felt this too!!
I was thinking about buying something and out popped its ad on RUclips!!
It had happened multiple times
Yep, they can now read our minds. Scary.
😅😊
@@vickipedia3253 same so wierd.
In my 60's I started having a lot of scary hair loss. Saw my primary who suggested several treatments - which didn't help. My friend said she had been diagnosed with anemia , with her loss of hair. My blood test revealed severe anemia, low ferritin - received iron infusions and my hair is back after 6 mo. I think this is more common than you would think.
Interesting! Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm glad you figured out what was going on!
Wow- with severe anemia, you must have been exhausted! I have been tired my whole life with great blood counts! I want to feel as young as I look, not the opposite as Dr. Karam keeps repeating!
Yes, I was also in the same situation…low iron and my hair became alarmingly thin. I went on iron supplements and about 4 months later I started noticing new hair strands popping up. They’re now about 2-3” long and thankfully the bald spots are gradually filling in! Ladies, ask your doctor for an iron blood test or better yet, a full blood panel.
@amiann44, did you find out the cause of your anemia?
Im so glad o hear your reeessults. My doctor updated me I have low iron so im taking an Iron and vitamin C suppliment. Ive only been on it for a few weeks. Im hoping my hair will grow back.@@Kateiredale
Thank you, doctor. Hair loss is very emotionally distressing, I'm 58, and while I've been thinning for years this year, it became more noticeable. I went to my dermatologist and now am on 1.25 mg of Finasteride and 1 mg of Minoxidil, plus a healthy diet, liquid iron, good sleep, clean shampoo, and red light therapy. The combination is finally working, but it's taken about four months to slow the thinning and shedding. To your point, you need to be consistent.
can I ask you what shampoo do you use thank you
Batana is the best hair oil for alopecia patients
"I help people look as young as they feel." - I love that ❤
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Dr Karam it’s truly generous of you that you share these tips with us free of charge in the pursuit to help your YT audience. #Grateful
Awe, Love that picture of you and your wife, so sweet and young❤❤❤ So nice to see couples that are growing older gracefully together. Great content! Thanks for another great video😊
Yes, Dr.Karam keeps getting more Handsome !!
I’m 56. What helped me tremendously is taking collagen powder every day. It reversed the miniaturization of my hair especially around my temples.
I’m 50 and need to start on collagen- where to begin - what has worked for you?
Oh my goodness!! I am about to start using collagen powder!! What do you use????
@@CajunmommmaPlease let me know if you've found a collagen powder that you like!!
@@hairwegoagain8740 Vital Proteins in my coffee every morning
Thank you so much! @@Cajunmommma
Dr.Karam is kind honest and best God bless always and family 🇵🇭🇺🇸
Great video! I make a tea from fresh lavender, rosemary, and bay leaves. I keep it in a spray bottle in the fridge and spray it on my scalp and through my hair a couple of times a day. This summer has been brutally hot and the tea is so refreshing, plus it smells wonderful.
This sounds lovely! Any other benefits that you find from this? Has it helped your hair?
I made rosemary and clove water
@@aprilm9551 there’s no benefit those people would be rich. Some people have to just accept aging or just use wicks or wear hats or scarves over the head. You can wear differently and get fashionable ones so you can you know they gray hair or hair loss
I just love the way you conversate in such detail and leave nothing to guess about along with the science behind it! Thank you for your research ability and not giving up!❤
No wonder you and your wife look so great, you have a great diet and then there's you and your wife with all this wonderful knowledge you share with us. Thank you to you both.
I was slowly losing my hair since my late 30s. The loss increased once I hit menopause at 51. I seriously considered wearing wigs. I have tried everything Dr. Karam described and the red light therapy finally stopped the hair loss. I use a HairMax laser band. I can see new hair growth and it took about 6 months. I wish the therapy increased the hair diameter, but it didn't. I have baby-fine hair. Thank you Dr. Karam for taking the time to share your knowledge! I am always looking forward to your videos.
Thank you for watching and for sharing your story! I'm glad you found a treatment that works for you.
Which one please
Finasterid works also for women, 100%. Have been taking it for over 15 years, no negative side effect, great effect - compared to before.
I had no idea! My husband has been taking for years! Im in perimenopause. Ive had noticeable shedding during showers and when i use my wide tooth comb thru wet hair.
Thank you for sharing!
I take oral minoxidil now. I literally have lost half my hair and the combination or oral minoxidil, Nutrifol (for 4 years now), red light IRestore helmet, and ketoconazole shampoo 1/x a week has made things “better”. Before all of this my shower drain was completely filled. And there is absolutely NO genetic hair loss on either side of my family - it’s just not a thing!
I am someone with a terrible hair genetics ~ it was fine, thin, straight and petered out in length at the shoulder even as a young woman. Now post 50, it’s shockingly thin and ironically dark (no gray) against a very pale scalp so very noticeable. Both my parents had the same hair situation. I’ve tried most of the things you mention here with little success. I used hair fibers and extensions to mask it. My salvation was scalp micro-pigmentation ~ little dots resembling hair follicles tattooed all over my head. It freed me of the fibers and gave me a hairline. It is a good solution ~ mostly men do it to give the illusion of a closely shaved head.
I take finasterid as well, but it makes me a little dizzy, so I started taking every other day.
Thanks, Dr. Karam. Your video is one of the most comprehensive and informative I’ve watched her so far.
Glad it was helpful!
This is the best comprehensive video I have ever watched on hair loss. I personally get steroid scalp injections & apply minoxidil 5% daily. I have lymphocytic inflammatory scarring alopecia and the improvement has been mind blowing!! Thanks doc
Do you get them minoxidil 5% from your doctor and did you get heart palpitations from using it or any other bad side effects?
Great info- Thank you! Also in addition to this info, ProCell micro channel hair treatments I feel work better than PRP.
Minoxidil can cause heart palpitations. If this happens try a hair product with Redensyl for daily use. Castor oil with rosemary as a hair pack or mask at least once a week. You can leave it on for at least an hour or sleep in it with a 100% organic cotton turban. Castor oil must be in dark glass container preferably organic, expeller cold pressed no plastic. You can apply the castor oil on lashes and brows WITHOUT the rosemary as the Rosemary can be too stimulating in more delicate areas. Hope this helps!
I have had hair loss for many years. Recently my hair loss has increased due to stress. I have been getting excellent results with microneedling stem cell ( not plant stem cells) at 1.5 ml depth. The product I am currently using is a 6 week program followed by a maintenance program. Of course it is a routine that has to be followed regularly and for many months. With hair loss comes dedication and following the protocol to win the battle.
Can I ask what the stem cell product is? I just started dry microneedling my hair line but would love to add anything else that might help
I have been using the product from Calecim. It is a 6 wk program then you continue on a maintenance schedule. It is costly, $360.00. I am going to try a product which is more cost effective from More Hair Naturally. It is Adipose derived stem cells and can be microneedled. Hope this helps.
How often do you microneedle and what stem cells do you use?
@@vchafabme too.
I microneedle 3 times a week. The Calecim product uses stem cells from the umbilical cord of a red deer. They say that is the closest to human stem cells. The More Hair Naturally uses Adipose derived stem cells. If you have any questions you can call the company. I spoke to Joel and he seems to know a lot about hair loss.
Oh wow, that wedding photograph is beautiful of you two Doctor ❤ You and your wife looked so young and just stunning.
Thank you for sharing it 💗
Every video is simply brilliant. He goes from basic to in depth info, making it so easy to understand. An avid fan of his videos for the mere fact that I always walk away with as much information as I could have possibly needed without wasting my time on multiple sources. You should travel to the Middle East doctor, we could do with some great experts visiting us. 👌
Thank you so much for the kind comment!
Thank you so much for thinking of us, as woman, as we transition into the next phase of our lives. 🌸
I started Nioxin and it’s working! I didn’t think it would but the frizzy texture is improving and I’m barely shedding any hair.
I lost my mom recently and I started losing my hair and having breakaage dramatically. It seems to be slowing down now. I started using coconut oil and pumpkin seed oil as s mask. That has really helped. I take nutrafol- stress and I'm waiting to see. Trying to get into a doctor and i wasn't too successful with two of his cancellations, so I'm looking for another doctor. This video was certainly helpful.
Dr Karam can u share the red light helmet/hat u use personally? Great vid as usual!!❤
thanks for bringing up HRT, estrogen deficiency is huge in post menopausal hair loss
Absolutely!
The main issue for women. I do HRT and have full healthy hair.
@@dramirkaramDr Karam, Can Botox injections for migraines in the head cause hair loss? 😢
Did you have hairloss beforehand? I was just put on HRT as part of my treatment for my alopecia. If so how long before it started to work for you? Thanks kindly!💕@stargazerbird
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I just downloaded the free guide. Great content. Watching your videos and explanations for the last couples of month makes me feel like I’m becoming an esthetician by myself (clearly I’m not ☺️). I’ve learned so much and are now able to question many treatments that are offered just because it’s a trend right now. So thank you Dr. Karam for educating me and all other your viewers.
That's great to hear and why I love doing this. I'm glad you find the videos helpful and feel empowered to make educated decisions.
My mom used to do a castor oil scalp treatment, followed by shampooing with pine tar soap on my sister and I when we were children. We had bundles of thick long hair.
After having COVID, I experienced hair loss. It was very traumatizing. Returning to scalp oiling is one of the things that I believe stopped my hair from coming out.
I will be adding a scalp oiling service to my esthetics practice. Because, many of my clients are experiencing hair loss.
COVID is known for causing hair loss, what a horrible virus
Which oil?
Thank you so much! Can you recommend a device for the red light therapy?
Love love the flashback photo! And all the good information. In perimenopause and shedding constantly.
Perimenopause caused a lot of symptoms for me, hair loss being one of them. I am now a high fat carnivore and my hair and skin look amazing at 53 years! I am so thankful 🙏🏽 ❤
carnivore???????
yes carnivore!
@@sharonbackos4975 seriously?? so you eat a mass amount of meat and animal produce?
I certainly look healthier on a high animal protein, high animal, fat diet. I love it.
@@mcanultymichelle good for you michelle. There is no evidence showing benefits of a carnivore diet. What is evident tho is that you cause damage and torture to the environment with your high animal consumption...
Sushmita: Alopaecia has become the nexxxt pandemic for many women "losing their crowns" Hard to deal with but comforting knowing that 'we' are not alone 😮
A good topic to provide the why's, do,s and dont,s - thanks Doc 🙏
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
We are the aliens we’ve been waiting for!🤣
Sushmita: after women have a hysterectomy, our "THYROID is affected" and we should be put onto medication immediately BUT this hardly happens, hence hair-loss escalates 😢 I had a thick mane of silky hair... since 2010, my hair-loss has escalated and most of what Doc has advised I'm on top of my game, however, it's not that easy!!!
That’s why women should try to find a doctor that doesn’t give them a hysterectomy. I found one that was able to do the surgery without removing the healthy uterus. I have no issue with hair growth, but my hair does get gray.
I take a drop of lugals iodine in my coffee every morning ...
I had hair loss at 14 but in a very stressful home. Fight or flight I think a nervous system that is in that chronic state surely makes hair loss happen
I own a hair Salon, and it is a daily topic with men and women. This a huge market for Salon studios to specialize in this. Thank you, Happy Head is, the one I suggest as well! Works incredibly well if consistently used.
I’m now in menopause and it has completely changed my hair. I use oral minoxidil and a red light helmet and I’m on HRT. been about a month now. I hope it works!
I’ve tried everything. PRP, monoxidyl, laser cap, collagen, supplements. I’ve gone to several dermatologist & a trichologist. Nothing has worked. The doctors have tested my hair & run every possible blood test. I eat healthy and exercise. They say everything is normal.
Yes I’m stressed but who wouldn’t be when they are losing their hair.
Try meditating in the morning and scripting lists of things you’re thankful for (counting blessings)
Have you had blood work for hormones?
Same here! 😢
@@michellevasquez4345 😢
Check hormones esp if you are perimenopausal or menopausal.
My hair loss started in my late 30's. I'm 44 and FINALLY saw a dermatologist this month. Androgenic alopecia and Telogen effluvium, probably influenced by perimenopause. I started oral minoxidil last week, hoping I see some results by my 6 month follow up!
How did he diagnose that in you ? On what basis ? It’s usually so hard to make a difference between the two.
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I would like to say thank you for the information but I will also like to say that we need to start speaking more to the younger population as well because it’s not only the older women that’s going through menopause well pre-menopause is starting younger and younger and what women need to know is that the earliest you get your period a lot of times you can go into menopause. I was a young lady that received my period at nine years old and also started having a knot that turned out to be breast at Seven years old and I went into perimenopause much earlier than I should have and told my doctor I was going through perimenopause and she couldn’t believe it and she was like let’s do a test and the test came back yes I was going through perimenopause earlier, so we need to dive into that more. God bless all🦋😘
Thank you! Very informative and helpful. Thank you again. All the best to you and your wife!
Kind regards from Rose in Sydney, Australia
Applying rosemary oil and taking raw curry leaves rehularly helped me.
I wonder if this would work for eyebrows too?
The Ordinary Hair Peptide Serum works very well. Non greasy and lasts long.
Thanks for sharing your wedding photo! ❤
Minoxidil works amazingly well. I used it on a spoolie to grow my brows back. I’ve always had thin and fine hair and now use it on my scalp as I’m in perimenopause and I can see it working it there too. As a woman hair loss is incredibly debilitating.
I wish more people would talk about the fact that our medications cause hair loss. Most of them have it listed on their side effects. Even blood pressure meds. Many people start taking these meds by fifty. My mom developed a whole host of issues, but not one doctor thought to change her meds around. I wish I had thought about it. She had Issues that were not hereditary, and my mom did everything right. She was active, ate homemade foods, socialized, etc.
Food is important, but someone needs to start talking about the harmful side effects from our medications.
Thank you for sharing your perspective! I agree, this is something everyone should know when taking medication and should be discussed by healthcare providers.
Thank you for letting us know about the treatment for our hair care!
Blessings!!!
Doctors usually are not interested in side effects of drugs and will continue to prescribe toxic medications. If they meet set targets of specific drugs they get huge bonuses paid by Big Pharma and corrupt.
So true! I seem to fall into the 1% of every med that could cause hair loss be it immediate or over time
Thank you so much doctor. I really loved your recommendations. 😊
I know you're top notch in your field but I think when people get to a certain income bracket they lose track that the average person cannot afford the price of these products. To the average everyday person it feels as if the good surgeries and products are only for the wealthy and the rest of us are not included in that group.
I started using rosemary oil and it works 💪
What brand or do you make your own?
@@LBee-mk5qq I use Mielle brand
@@LBee-mk5qqinquiring minds would like to know . Homemade or a specific brand ?
Any pure, organic rosemary oil is good. Some are infused with castor oil. Use a micro needling device before applying to help it work.
Does it really works, thanks
Would love your green smoothie recipe!!
Once I started using Viori, which is just a rice water bar shampoo, a lot of my hair grew back. Staying away from shampoos with sodium laurel sulphates, parabens, and phthalates made a huge difference.
Great tip, thank you for sharing!
Do you color your hair? I have been using a rice water bar myself but it says it’s not best for color treated hair? Have you heard this?
@flashgordon6510
Do you think it's good enough for color treated hair? Do you have less hair fall?
What is the name of rice water shampoo bar you are using
@@prachipatel5955 viori
I don't experience hair loss, but I watch it anyway! ☺️
Thank you for watching!
@@dramirkaramwhere can I get topical Retin-a for hair? 😢
Be very very thankful!!!! Lol🥰
Treating most hair loss in woman usually requires more than one angle. Try microneedling, regaine, (works better together, do your research) red light therapy, rosemary/castor oil, certain dandruff shampoos. They work!
My dermatologist is not interested in solving my hair loss, so I'm looking for a dermatologist. Primary care doctor did prescribe iron which has helped with energy but not hair loss.
One case of hair loss for women is scaring alopecia. It's where you lose hair and the follicle scars over and your hair will never grow back. I have this and they think that it is autoimmune related. It's a very rare condition but is showing up in women a lot more now who are in the perimenopause to post menopause age group. It is quite distressing at times.
My sister has this 😊 Did you find any treatments for it that help?
What I did do is talk to my dermatologist who diagnosed me back in 2018 and she suggested steroid shots along the frontal and side hairline. This will stop the inflammation that is destroying the hair follicle. I was doing it every 6 weeks. I'm a RN and know a lot about this topic because I have had years to research it. I will say that there is no cure but I will not take the cocktail of medicines they suggest to try because they can be hard on the kidneys and liver. NO WAY. I have found that there are cosmetic ways to deal with frontal hair loss such as toppers and wigs. They make these add volume to your hair and you can't even tell you are wearing one. You have to invest in a quality piece though. You can even get a topper or wig custom made.I would suggest this if you can afford it. Just know that this is pretty devastating knowing your hair will never grow back. It's something you will never forget hearing. Hope this helps.@@IloveCamels335
@@michellescarborough16 yeah that’s pretty much what they told my sis as well.. the steroid injections and that there is no real cure 😔 Thank you so much for taking the time to respond in such detail 🙏🏼🌺
@@IloveCamels335 Your welcome.
You're welcome. Sorry about the typo.
Thank you for your videos. Like many others, hair loss began to take place and cause much distress emotionally. For myself, I tried shampoos, rosemary eo, etc. to no avail. I then finally went and had bloodwork done to check vitamin and mineral levels. Come to find out, I was very deficient in iodine, and somewhat in vitamin d3/k2, and iron. I began taking these responsibly, and I am noticing the shedding has dramatically lessened. I'm still waiting for new growth. In the meantime, I've found a product called Boost n Blend. This product has been a blessing in how it covers thinned out areas. Like Dr Karam suggested, good sleep and have a well balanced diet with iron and protein have made a difference.
Note: high dose supplements are not necessarily better. Take the appropriate amount for your situation because supplements can have extremely high doses, much more than what may be needed.
Do you have any specific product recommendations? Shampoo/conditioner/oil brands you recommend?
Thank you for this information, what about products like Bosley, Activ and Nioxun. Are they worth the purchase and use?
Thank you so much Dr. Karam for a wonderful and very helpful video. This is why I love Skin School. I am now getting ready to cut my hair and start over and hope for the best. I've worn my hair short most of my life. Learning so much from this video there is light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for an educational and informative video that I can share.
Excellent video. Its providing me with more courage to go ahead with minoxidil. I'm 38 & my hairline is receding. Its awful. Mins is just right at the front. Sides are fine & middle part is fine it's just right at the front. Its definitely AGA 😢 i need to start on treatment asap
I was very afraid of minoxidil, but now use it every day. In my situation I think if I would have started it sooner I may have saved more hair. I first tried wigs and it was a mistake because, for me, the wigs caused further damage, especially to my hairline. Thankfully minoxidil along with a laser cap helped restore hair to my bald hairline. Unfortunately, my hairline is not as thick as it used to be, but at least its not bald.
Is Nioxin bad? I was using it for over a year. Took a break for a few months and tried something natural. But went back to Nioxin. Thanks kindly!💕
PRP only works effectively if injected with A-Cell. All you need is 2 sessions, 2nd session being about 18 months after first one. Maintenance after about 4 years.
My dad started going bald at 21, I’m 69 and have androgenic alopecia and telogen effluvium, been using topical minoxidil for nearly a year to no avail. I can see the shape of my skull through the fringe, once having had fine hair but a lot of it, it’s heartbreaking.
It is heartbreaking. My hair will not stop falling out. It doesn’t regrow, either.
Dr. Karam I enjoy your videos. Would you be able to talk about why scars turn white years after a facelift, and how to get rid of those scars. Thank you
Thankyou so much for sharing real hair loss measures
What a wonderful video!❤❤❤. Great information for me. Thanks Dr.
Glad it was helpful!
YEP, don't be afraid to wash your hair that often (5-6 times weekly.) It goes against what most stylists will tell you but it's essential. I've had this kind of hair loss for 17 years and it makes all the difference in the world.
I'm 43 and already has hair loss so I'm not 50 yet I have menopause, diabetes,hot flashes, endometriosis, alopecia non scarring so not all good
What a great informative video, this was so helpful!
Thank you, it is very much appreciated!
Studying this topic right now. Thank you for your video. As always the Best! ❤
You're so welcome!
I do believe the testosterone cream with my HRT caused hair thinning. I cut way back on what the docs prescribed and its better. The estrogen in the HRT helps with the symptoms so you really don't need a lot of testosterone and exercise brings that up anyways. I mentioned it to the doctor and was surprised that she was surprised! You have to be your own advocate and look at everything holistically and only you know intuitively what is the best way to balance your life
I did testosterone pellets for about 7 months (I'm female). The doc gave me WAY too much and I lost so much hair. I think I permanently lost hair in my corners. It's been 8 months since the last pellet with zero improvement. I wish I had never tried it.
You have to advocate for yourself always. Doctors base their knowledge on averages but none of us are exactly average. Listen to your body. Besides that I don't even know if doctors know how much testosterone a woman needs. I have never found a definitive answer. Start low, you can always go up.
@@convenienceandpracticality9032 Did you test your blood for DHT and Testosterone?
And if so, what were the results?
@@CatamaranChannel Not DHT but my testosterone came back at like 236. 😬
@@convenienceandpracticality9032 So after 8 months, 236 was the result? When taking hrt you need to balance your hormones. A part of the T your taking will convert into DHT, which can cause serious hairloss. To block this conversion most seem to use finasteride or dutasteride with great results. But it always starts by doing bloodwork, measuring atleast the DHT. So you might know what causes the problem.
I used Monoxidill 5% solution around my temples, forehead, and eyebrows. It worked! That was 4 years ago or so. Now I need to repeat. It also caused tiny sparse hair to grow on my chin but I just tweeze them. Overall I recommend it. I am 65.
Excellent and do you need a prescription for this and how often do you use it and how long until you see results on your hair? Thank you.
Hi everyone, i've been reading your post to check on any positive experiences. I'm 47, i have hipothiroydism, I am in perimenopause. 3 months ago my hair started falling in the shower, when i brushed my hair, at all times through the day.... a nightmare. I tried instant coffee on my scalp and although the sheding hasn't stopped Completly it has improved a lot! Get the instant coffee with most cafeine and give it a try. Just put it on your scalp every other day. Leave it for a little while you do something else, you can also ware a shower cap or put it on and let it dry before you go to bed and leave it the whole night and wash your hair next morning. I hope it helps. It does stain your hair a little, specially on white hair. You can also mix the powder with your shampoo
@@maryg5982
Then you’d have the physical effects of caffeine
@@maryg5982 well you just gave me a new idea for dying your hair using a natural product instead of hair dye
@@maryg5982 what wouldn’t the caffeine pills from Amazon be staining your hair white?
Look up Lugols iodine to help your thyroid. Just 2 drops a day in water.
Go to a dermatologist or trichologist
Loved the wedding photo!❤
A Huge thank to your sharing
Excellent video👍👏
Not that I have noticed hair improvement but overall menopause improvement. 4 tablespoons of fresh ground flax seeds per day has greatly improved my life!
Thanks for this fantastic video.
I’d also like to add, some of us (🤚) are also dying hair frequently. Me, roots! Not often but enough. This makes the hair weak. I’ve switched to ammonia free when I do at home- Olia brand to be exact. Not the best, but better than the worst. Hope this helps!
Sally's has a good hair color henna is good ..also can buy some higher end brands online....I've been trying wash ins not great but better then some .....
That was astonishing your wealth of information is just worth Gold to US thank You for Your precious valuable TIME
My pleasure!
Thanks for the informational article! ❤
My doctor told me he doesn't want to give me hormone treatments because of the higher risk of breast, ovarian, uterus, cervical cancer. So many things mock estrogen also. I am very careful with things like that. Like plastic.
I think that info is old. Estradiol is worth your time. Check out the research. There’s plenty in RUclips
will you recommend a shampoo and conditioner that are good to prevent hair loss and is affordable. thank you what do you and your wife use?
Very informative! Can you share Neta’s red light helmet? THANK YOU ❤
I started to lose more hair than normal about 5 years ago. I looked for natural solutions and I started to use onion juice with essential oils 2 to 3 times a week and totally improved. I wash my hair only every 4 days. Now I use oil for the scalp once a week and less onion juice for the scalp. I only color it with henna and cassia and voila my hair looks full and shiny.
What is cassia?
Can you describe what essential oils in a little more about how you do it? Like before washing hair or after? Before bed? Thanks
Thanks Dr Karam. I always get good information from you that I can trust.
Warm regards
Jennie
Hi Doctor K, Thank so much for this it was an eye opener I had no clue that protein is so important among all the other key point so I’m so grateful for video on this topic I will accept your free download. Thank you again ❤
You are very welcome!
@@libbyzg6611 protein is also essential for healing after a surgery.
Doctor Hair Push
Is supposed to be the strongest hair pill. What is your advise
I never had problems with hair but one year I started to put my hair up tight and I saw my hair brake over time. Also washing more often is a good thing actually.
You mentioned hair washing 4 to 5 times each week, applying an oil treatment and rinsing it out. Are women with 4C hair included in your practice and subject to these suggestions or is that a different video?
I went to a dermatologist for my scalp issues, and she told me the same thing. I said it takes a lot more time and effort for me to wash my hair. Then she said to do it at least twice a week. I did that, and it helped.
@lilbit2274
Have you had to maintain the twice weekly shampoo regimen in order to keep the scalp issue under control?
@littleoneprodigaldaughter275 No. I just do it once a month now. But i think that it has to be a lifestyle change in order to maintain good scalp health. The shampoo that is good for your scalp is stripping for your hair. I would suggest using a sulfate free shampoo for your frequent washing and using the medicated shampoo every now and then, like once a month, for maintenance.
I have 4c high porosity and wash twice a week and it helped diminish shedding. I also use rosemary and castor oil and 95% of the time wear a loose bun. The less I style the better.
Doctor, i don't think you mention certain physical exercises to help with blood circulation to the scalp...
Anemia had my hair falling.
Once i corrected
My hair began to grow back.
Thank you, this was very helpful and informative.
Awesome! Hope it works for my hair.
You both look adorable in your wedding photo.😍
No mention of collagen supplements… any benefit?
He swears by it in another video!
Homemade rosemary water is extremely effective. You can use it everyday before bed. It dries down quickly, doesn't leave any residue, doesn't make your hair heavy and the little sent goes away. Of course like any products you need to be patient before seeing results like at least 2 months but the results are real and it is sooooooo cheap to make and easy to use.
How do you make the homemade rosemary water?
I use this remedy the problem is it will dry your scalp, this is use when one has oily hair
Thank you so much for the valuable information. I always learn so much!
Rosemary essential oil? Castor oil?
DOCTOR IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT
Hello!
question: Do you think Saw Palmetto suppliment is safe or effective for women?
I've heard both yes and no.
😊Thanks.
I'm not familiar with that particular supplement but I'll look into it!
Thank you very much! @@dramirkaram
I have heard that saw palmetto acts as a DHT blocker . . . but am not sure about that.
I used it didn’t work for me. But maybe it works preventing hair loss.
You can bet money that most hair growth supplements have saw palmetto in it!!
Will taking dhea help?
What type of red lights therapy for the scalp? Thanks