Androgenetic and Non-Androgenetic Alopecia Treatments
Dr. Mejia recently spoke at the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in Hollywood, FL. His topics were “Diagnosing and Managing Male and Female Androgentic Alopecia
Read moreOctober 23, 2013
Could There Be A New Cure For Baldness Through Cloning?
A new study reveals a new possible cure for baldness as shown in this CNBC video this week. The promise of cloning hair is becoming a closer reality. As we discover new genes and treatments for hair loss, the success of being able to grow new hair and make it last may soon be a reality. I am traveling today to the International Society for Hair Transplantation annual meeting where I will be lecturing and educating other physicians about the advances in recipient site techniques for hair transplantation. Scientist and physicians from all over the world will congregate this
Read moreApril 3, 2012
New Cure for Baldness
There is a new treatment to prevent ongoing hair loss. Prostaglandin or PGD2 is now thought to play a significant role in the development of Baldness. Researchers and dermatologists Dr. Luis Garza and Dr. George Cotsarelis of the University of Pennsylvania recently identified a form of prostaglandin, or PGD2, in both mice and men scalp areas where baldness exists. This gives hope that the ability to block the action of PGD2 or its recently identified targeted receptor, GPR44, early in the process of hair loss could prevent or stop hair loss altogether. In a language both you and I can understand, this means no more male pattern
Read moreApril 19, 2011
Hair Loss Solutions – Dr. Mejia’ Opinion On Fox News Show
Hair Loss Solutions for both men and women with hair loss include Rogaine, laser therapy and hair transplantation that can produce natural results. For men, another hair loss treatment is Propecia. In this video, Dr. Mejia discusses some options after a TV show segement he saw today on Fox News. The causes can be many and there are many treatable causes that a board certified physican can help you with. Dr. Mejia explained many of these causes in the prior post in which he explains telogen effluvium in depth. This will explains the reasons for hair loss and what you can do about
Read moreApril 18, 2011
Telogen Effluvium And Causes Of Hair Falling Out In Women
Before I explain Telogen Effluvium, we need to differentiate between the two major causes of hair falling out in women. 1) Genetic – Typically a slow gradual progression of hair loss over time in which most patients don’t see a significant amount of shedding. They notice most of the thinning in the frontal area. The back of the hair looks pretty good. This occurs in a variety of different women and a variety of patterns. Mostly, it is the thinning in the front. They usually retain the frontal hair line. 2) Shedding Type of Hair Loss – This is a distressing
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