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Platelet Rich Plasma Gel Gives New Hope for Hair Loss

Published: December 24, 2015 By Veronica Davis   Many people can begin to lose their hair as they grow older. While this is more common in men than women, it's still an embarrassing problem. Luckily there is more help available now than ever before to help reduce the amount of hair loss and in some cases even help regrow hair Platelet Rich Plasma Gel This gel is a new treatment for hair loss. The platelet rich plasma gel, referred to as PRP gel, is made from a small amount your own blood that's drawn from your arm. It's then mixed with substances to promote the growth of new cells and the healing of old cells. The plasma is then spun around in a special machine to separate it into its different various forms. The gel gets injected into the scalp and will help prevent hair from falling out, while also promoting hair growth and strengthens hair follicles Currently PRP gel treatment is believed to be most effective for men with thinning hair. It won't work

200 women sue popular hair care line over hair loss

(WTNH)– Over 200 women are suing WEN Hair Care claiming the product caused their hair to fall out. According to the Daily Beast, the class action lawsuit filed by over 200 women in 40 states is against WEN by Chaz Dean and marketing company Gunthy-Renker. The lawsuit claims that the product caused hair loss, breakage, scalp irritation and a rash. It also says that WEN's advertisements are misleading in that they promised positive results. The creator, Chaz Dean, is well known for appearing on Reality TV shows and styling A-list celebrities, including Brooke Shields and Alyssa Milano. Shields and Milano even appear on the site and late night commercials promoting the $30 shampoo. According to WEN.com the product is supposed to "replace shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler and leave-in conditioner" and includes "natural botanicals and herbs." The hair care line was so successful that in 2010 Forbesreported it had raked in $100 million in onl

More Than 200 Women Claim Wen Hair Products Caused Baldness

You may have used Chaz Dean's cult-favorite WEN Cleansing Conditioner — or at the very least seen the infomercials for it on TV. Now there's some surprising news about the products: More than 200 women have joined a class action lawsuit against the hair care company and its parent company Guthy-Renker, claiming that WEN Cleansing Conditioner causes hair loss. It all started in 2014, according to court papers, when Florida resident and nurse practitioner Amy Friedman purchased the WEN Cleansing Conditioner in "Sweet Almond Mint" on Jan. 29, 2014. "Within two weeks of beginning use of her WEN Cleansing Conditioner, she began losing substantial and abnormal amounts of hair," the lawsuit explained. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Friedman was able to use vitamins and supplements to regrow her hair back, but she wasn't the only one having issues with the product. "The internet is replete with examples of blogs and other websites wh

Eyebrow Threading, Waxing, Tweezing & Shapes: How To Do Your Eyebrows & Make Them Grow

Isn't is amazing how different you look when you get your eyebrows done? Los Angeles-based brow expert, Claudia Connelly, understands the power of the brow all too well. Check out her professional opinion on how to put your best brow forward! Claudia, what makes eyebrows so essential for making us look as put together as possible? Eyebrows frame your face, and your eyes are usually where most people will be looking at you. Plus having a defined brow is an easy way to look polished. You can change your expression with the eyebrows.   (Photo : Getty) What have been the eyebrow trends that have been popular in the past? Thin eyebrows were very popular in the past for some reason and many women are paying the price now. Regrowing or retraining your eyebrows is not any easy thing to do. Why are eyebrow trends officially a thing of the past? There was a time where thin eyebrows were in, but ultimately it is fuller brows that make you look more youthful and attractive.

Plaintiffs: Infomercial Product Made Our Hair Fall Out

Now there's some surprising news about the products: More than 200 women have joined a class action lawsuit against the hair care company and its parent company Guthy-Renker, claiming that WEN Cleansing Conditioner causes hair loss. While WEN has gained a cult following for its self-professed ability to "take the place of your shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler, and leave-in conditioner", the products have also generated hundreds of negative online reviews. Interestingly, online reviews dating back several years mention hair loss occurring after use of the products, which may result in more people joining the suit. To regrow her hair, Friedman said she had to spend a substantial amount of money on vitamins and extensions. Shocking allegations... Tracie Hashton claims she lost her hair after using WEN. A number of the women claimed that the conditioner caused significant hair loss to the point where they had visible bald spots. "In addit

Tips for stopping women's hair loss

Theresa George, Special to The News-Press 10 a.m. EST December 14, 2015 Signs of excessive hair loss includes loss of more than 200 hairs in one day.(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Thinning hair is a common issue women face at one time or another throughout their lifetimes. According to the American Dermatology Association, the condition affects over 30 million women, but there are treatment and styling options. Signs of excessive hair loss includes loss of more than 200 hairs in one day, a narrowing of pony tail diameter, a widening part bald or thin spots on the head. According to Dr. Andrea Cambio, of Cambio Dermatology in Cape Coral, there are various types of hair loss that affect women. Androgenic alopecia is a type of gradual hair thinning that occurs with age. It is a hereditary type of hair loss precipitated by male hormones or "androgens."   These hormones cause the hairs to become miniature and result in a slowdown in hair growth. This translate

200 Women Sue WEN Hair Care

Chaz Dean's sulfate-free hair-care products have a cult following. But a new lawsuit alleges they also caused hair loss, scalp damage, and more. In an attempt to regrow her hair, she claims that she was forced to spend a substantial amount money on vitamins and extensions to mask the loss. Anyone who has channel-surfed at 3 a.m. and watched celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean work his magic on the manes of Brooke Shields and Alyssa Milano will be familiar with the WEN hair care range. Billed as a sulfate-free alternative to shampoo, WEN promises to "take the place of your shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner, detangler, and leave-in conditioner." But the cult favorite products have also attracted controversy. Over the years, horror stories from customers have circulated online—on WEN product forums and sites including Pissed Consumer and Amazon—about WEN's 5-in-1 Cleansing Conditioners causing hair to come out in handfuls, as well as clogged drains and bald s

STOP&ReGROW Technologies Gets PERSONAL . . . to Treat THIN Hair, Thus Preventing Hereditary Hairloss.

Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact pressreleases@worldnow.com. SOURCE STOP&ReGROW HAIR FORMULA After 25 years of extensive worldwide research, 7 years of clinical trial and error in his Beverly Hills office, starting with himself as his first patient, STOP&ReGROW Technologies, founded by cosmetic surgeon and hair restoration scientist Dr. Robert Nettles MD, releases "the first and only DNA based combination prescription THIN hair treatment, personalized to STOP male pattern hairloss, also known as Androgenetic Alopecia" BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- STOP&ReGROW HAIR FORMULA by Robert Nettles MD Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151208/294102 After fully understanding the multifactorial genetic and sensitive

Gel made of your own blood and then injected into your scalp to cure hair loss

The gel contains platelet-rich plasma - a concentrated mix of substances PRP is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm Injecting it into hair follicles 'to increase the supply of blood and nutrients' By Roger Dobson for the Daily Mail Published: 18:41 EST, 7 December 2015 | Updated: 00:03 EST, 8 December 2015 18 View comments A gel which is made from a patient's blood and then injected into their scalp could be a new way to tackle hair loss. The gel contains platelet-rich plasma (PRP) - a concentrated mix of substances in the blood that help cell growth and healing. PRP is made by taking a small amount of blood from a patient's arm and then processing it in a machine that spins the blood at high speed until it separates into its various components. Blood is largely m

Garlic Juice For Hair Regrowth: 1 Week Remedy

Garlic juice for hair fall has been used over centuries. In ancient times, people used this pungent herb to treat hair fall, scalp infections and even dandruff. According to experts, it is suggested to use this effective remedy twice a week if hair fall is extremely bad and uncontrollable. Along with garlic juice, it is also important to oil the hair from root to tip as hot oil massages can generate hair growth. Studies also state that massaging the scalp with natural ingredients for half an hour twice in the week will promote better blood circulation in the scalp which also helps in hair growth. Experts who propose garlic juice for hair growth state that this juice has to be applied only to clean and washed hair. If the hair contains natural or essential oil before application of the juice, the remedy will not be effective. How To Prepare The Garlic Juice?Take three bulbs of this garlic and chop it finely. Now, grind it to a paste and strain out the juice. Store the juice in a

Gene therapy holds new hope for restoring hearing

Amanda James first noticed a difference early this year when she picked up a pill bottle at the Norfolk, Va., pharmacy where she worked and shook it next to her right ear. For the first time, she could hear the pills rattling inside. James, 29, has been hearing impaired ever since she slipped into a swimming pool as a toddler and nearly drowned. The accident starved her of oxygen and obliterated the fragile microscopic hair cells of her inner ear that turn the motion of sound waves into nerve signals sent to the brain. She lost almost all the hearing in her right ear and retained just enough in her left ear to get by with a hearing aid. But after receiving an injection directly into her right inner ear as part of a study at the University of Kansas Hospital, James seems to be slowly regaining some of the hearing she lost. The results so far have been "amazing," she said. "It's something new each month. I can hear music. I can hear your voice, but I can

KU gene therapy holds new hope for restoring hearing

Amanda James first noticed a difference early this year when she picked up a pill bottle at the Norfolk, Va., pharmacy where she worked and shook it next to her right ear. For the first time, she could hear the pills rattling inside. James, 29, has been hearing impaired ever since she slipped into a swimming pool as a toddler and nearly drowned. The accident starved her of oxygen and obliterated the fragile microscopic hair cells of her inner ear that turn the motion of sound waves into nerve signals sent to the brain. She lost almost all the hearing in her right ear and retained just enough in her left ear to get by with a hearing aid. But after receiving an injection directly into her right inner ear as part of a study at the University of Kansas Hospital, James seems to be slowly regaining some of the hearing she lost. The results so far have been "amazing," she said. "It's something new each month. I can hear music. I can hear your voice, but I can

Dr. Candace Spann gives new hope to women suffering from hair loss

Image courtesy of Dr. Candace Spann Hair loss is not an easy subject to talk about, especially for women. From almost the beginning of time, men have had access to wigs, transplants and medications to help deal with their challenged follicles. Women on the other hand have hidden the problem with wigs, hair extensions and hats, never really treating the underlying problem. After suffering her own bout with hair loss, Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Candace Spann set out to create a regrowth product especially for women. After several successful clinical trials, ReTress was ready to hit the market. The four part system includes shampoo, conditioner, serum and supplements and is available at beauty retailer Sephora. Here is her take on how to navigate the world of women's growth products. Christa Emmer: We all remember the popular Hair Club for Men commercials that clogged up the airways, but we never really heard any mention about hair loss for women. Why do you think women a

Combing Through Hair Loss Treatments

Hair loss is a natural but unloved part of aging. But sometimes bald spots or thin patches are signs of a medical condition or dietary deficiency. The first step in seeking a remedy is finding out the cause. Male or female pattern balding, or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss. If you're concerned about thinning hair, here's what experts say about prevention, effective treatments and realistic goals. Check out the cause: Before you rush to the drugstore to buy some Rogaine, talk to your doctor or dermatologist, says registered dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Medical conditions or drug side effects or reactions may be underlying causes of temporary hair loss. Blood tests can also uncover nutritional deficiencies. If you're vitamin-deficient: A dietitian can help by addressing nutritional gaps, pointing out foods that promote hair growth ​and suggesting supplements if needed. Food is always the first