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Local Anaesthesia for Hair Loss Stories

Local Anaesthesia for Hair Loss

New technologies make hair transplant operations virtually pain free.

For many people suffering from hair loss, the thought of undergoing hair transplantation always raises one major question. How much pain is involved? The answer is to that question lies with new computerized anesthestic technology. The CompuMed system utilizes a micoprocessor which controls the infusion and pressure of local anaesthesia that is delivered to the skin. (Read more about Local Anaesthesia for Hair Loss)

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Hair Loss in Women Stories

Hair Loss in Women

This article was submitted by Dr. Robert True as seen in News USA

Believe it or not, hair loss is common in women, too.

Some women, like men, lose hair in one area like the crown of their head. Other women tend to lose hair evenly all over the head, resulting in thin hair on the entire scalp. (Read more about Hair Loss in Women)

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Chemical Peels Stories

Chemical Peels

There are three main types of peels. Light peels are most commonly performed using alpha hydroxyacids. These are naturally occurring acids found in fruits and other foods. Alpha hydroxyacids have proven to be effective in treating dry skin, acne, liver or sun spots, diminishing fine facial wrinkles, decreasing pore size, and improving skin texture. Light peels are usually performed in a series of six to eight peels, each peel two or three weeks apart. This type of peel leaves the skin with a red glow that only lasts for a day or so. (Read more about Chemical Peels)

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LASER HAIR TREATMENT Stories

LASER HAIR TREATMENT

It sounds like a gimmick that’s too good to be true- a comb with a low level laser in it that you hold to your head for ten minutes a day, and voila, you have more hair.
But while the jury is out on this device, the laser hair comb has legitimate dermatologists saying there may be some real benefit here for people fighting hair loss. (Read more about LASER HAIR TREATMENT)

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