Comments on: Scarring Alopecias: What Makes Them Unique (And Reversible)

By: no man

no man — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:32:32 +0000

Hi Rob thanks for the great insights. In your rosemary article, you stated that is reduce fibrosis, so would it help to use rosemary oil for scarring alopecia? Would it be safe to microneedle on scaring alopecia bald spot?
Also, what are you thought on trichodynia or scalp dysthetia? Thanks rob.

By: Abrar Fahim

Abrar Fahim — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 04:04:40 +0000

Thank you for writing this article.
If you say that frontal alopecia is a result of scarring just like androgenic alopecia, then why is detumescence therapy not also a viable solution? Also do you think that scalp massages can somehow control DHT levels in the scalp since it is evident that it can regrow hair?

By: Rob English

Rob English — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:12:03 +0000

In reply to RMousquetaire. Hey RMousquetaire, Thanks for the kind words. And yes! We've got an article about AGA that touches upon accelerations to hair cycling. You can read it here. Otherwise, we've got an article about the hair cycle and its relationship to different hair loss disorders – which we'll be releasing soon. It's still going through our informal peer-review process. Best, Rob

By: RMousquetaire

RMousquetaire — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 19:00:51 +0000

Hi, thanks for this great article about these fascinating mechanisms! One question – you mention at some point that inflammation in AGA can be caused by accelerated hair cycling. Do you have any article about that, and what is causing the accelerated hair cycling then?

By: wang

wang — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:02:57 +0000

In reply to Rob English. Thank you rob, my personal information has been sent to your email, I am a keloid patient, but I want to restore my hair, please reply me when you are free.

By: Rob English

Rob English — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:20:18 +0000

In reply to wang.

Hey Wang,

Thank you for reaching out. Those who tend to experience keloid scars are, in general, advised against trying stimulation-based therapies like microneedling, massaging, platelet-rich plasma, etc. The reason why is because these therapies leverage acute inflammation generation, which for highly sensitive individuals, may increase scarring rather than prevent it (the opposite intended effect). Even still, there are a lot of other options out there for you – DHT reducers, minoxidil, etc. So I wouldn’t feel too disappointed about having a contraindication that prevents you from these therapies alone.

Best,
Rob

By: wang

wang — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 08:56:47 +0000

Rob, have a question to ask you, I am keloid constitution, can you use massage micro needle this method, if you can reply, thank you very much