Hair Loss

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Hair loss can

reflect poor

nutrition.

What nutrients are important for hair regrowth? Contrary to popular belief, biotin is not the only nutrient required for hair regrowth. Not only are several vitamins and minerals key to healthy hair, but adequate nutrition in the form of calorie and protein intake is also extremely important. At Lifelong Weight Loss, we always advise you on a healthy eating plan during your hair growth journey. We also check important labs for nutrient deficiencies that need to be corrected in order to optimize hair growth.

An important note

about biotin.

Many hair supplements (including the beloved Nutrafol) contain mega-doses of biotin. This is completely unnecessary, as biotin supplementation has NOT be associated with hair regrowth. Additionally, biotin is a water soluble vitamin, meaning you will excrete in your urine anything you don’t use. The daily intake of biotin required for most individuals is 30 mcg. Many hair supplements contain 2,000, 5,000, or 10,000 mcg of biotin! While there is no evidence that high intake of biotin can cause harm to humans, it can interfere with important laboratory testing.

Supplementation of biotin at doses greater than 1,000 mcg/day can lead to falsely low or falsely high test results. Notable tests that can be impacted by high levels of biotin consumption include thyroid tests, vitamin d levels, NT-proBNP (a test for heart failure), and troponin (a test for whether someone is having a heart attack). In 2017, the FDA issued a safety warning regarding biotin supplementation after a patient died due to a falsely low troponin test secondary to biotin interference with the lab test. For a full list of lab tests at Quest that are affected, see here.

rogaine is still

the best in class.

Minoxidil, also known as the brand name Rogaine, is still considered the gold standard when it comes to treating hair loss. However, the topical form can be inconvenient to apply (but watch Dr. Mathur’s Instagram (@drrupalmathur) video on how to apply it if you’re interested). At Lifelong Weight Loss, we offer both topical and oral minoxidil (which is inexpensive and well tolerated), along with spironolactone, finasteride, and dutasteride. These last 3 medications are known as androgen (testosterone) blockers and work to protect the hair follicle from shrinking due to elevated testosterone or dihydrotestosterone levels.

a hair supplement

created by a

dermatologist.

At our office, we offer Hair+ MD, a hair supplement developed by a Houston dermatologist. Unlike other hair supplements, this can be taken together with your multivitamin, and it contains 100% (not more) of the daily value of the nutrients important in hair regrowth - vitamins b, c, d, e, biotin, and selenium. Importantly, it contains a proprietary blend that includes Saw Palmetto, which can slow down hair loss as it blocks the conversion of testosterone into DHT, one of the primary hormones linked to hair loss. It also contains curcumin, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, and L-Lysine, all critical for hair regrowth.

It is important to note that the exogen phase of the hair follicle cycle (shedding of the old hair) lasts about 2 to 5 months, so hair regrowth and improved hair quality requires about 3-6 months of consistent use of vitamins, prescription medications, and/or Hair+ MD to be seen.

Lasers aren’t just

for hair removal.

We are proud to introduce the ONLY hair restoration laser cleared by the FDA - the Folix. This groundbreaking laser is a medication-free approach to hair regrowth that actually works. The results speak for themselves. See here for more information!