Q: What are your thoughts on topical finasteride? I am hesitant to use this because I cannot find any good studies on this let alone what the potential side effects may be with prolonged use. A: Although there are no controlled studies to date, our sense is that topical finasteride in the right formulation may …
Q: How do you best manage the irritation that comes with minoxidil? I have patients that report burning, and this causes them to stop treatment prematurely. A: We start with minoxidil solution and if the patient gets irritated, switch to the foam (which doesn’t have the propylene glycol that is contained in the solution). If …
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There are many reasons you can experience hair loss. Stress can be one of the main causes, , but hair loss from stress is not necessarily permanent. As you get your stress under control, stress-related hair loss can improve. Your doctor’s advice can be helpful in addressing these issues. How do I know my hair …
This year, Dr. Christine Shaver represented Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).
The Hair Transplant Network recently interviewed Dr. Christine Shaver, Head of the NYC Division of Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic reached the U.S., more Americans are experiencing hair loss as more are also suffering from coronavirus. However, is this a new symptom of the virus or is it a separate medical condition? Speaking to Men’s Health, Dr. Christine Shaver said, “we’ve seen many more patients with shedding who are stressing out …
In order to protect our patients, doctors and staff, we have installed a UV air purification system to reduce potential exposure to COVID-19.
FUE is a type of hair transplant that involves removing individual naturally occurring follicular units of 1, 2, 3, or 4 hair follicles.
Dr. Christine Shaver recently spoke with the Truth about Hair Restoration, an online community of over 26,000 people seeking answers about hair loss.
Q: Can you use a hair transplant to treat radiation-induced permanent hair loss in pediatric patients? A: Yes, but there are a number of things to consider: As in adults, if the hair loss from radiation is extensive, or involves the permanent zone of the scalp, there would not be enough donor hair to make …
