How Plants Can Improve Our Hair Health, According To Dr. U’s Publication.
Dr.U’s most recent publication discusses the potential of whole plant extracts to improve the health of the hair. Published by Case Studies in Dermatological Science, his report is entitled A Multi-Modal Hair Loss Treatment Using a New Topical Phytoactive.
A Bigger View of Hair Loss
According to Dr.U’s publication, hair loss is more complicated than most of us realize. Beyond just DHT and low scalp blood circulation, it involves the effect of regulatory proteins on the phases of our hair cycle, as well as other factors such as oxidative stress and inflammation. Instead of one or two straightforward pathways, we have to now think of hair loss as a “cascade” of interrelated events.
Five Patient Cases
Five of Dr.U’s hair loss patients (i.e. androgenic alopecia, traction alopecia, CCCA and post-menopausal hair loss) decided to use his all-natural whole plant topical formulation, GASHEE. They were able to experience noticeable improvements after just 3-15 months of consistent usage.
Dr.U believes that Nature already has all the answers we need for our well-being (i.e including the health of our hair follicles). All we have to do is search for these solutions.
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN) is progressive skin condition which starts off as seemingly harmless-looking razor bumps. When left untreated, however, they continue to grow and may even fuse together into a single large lump of tissue, which ends up being super embarrassing.
According to Dr.U (aka Dr. Bumpinator), a close shave with a razor is not the only perpetrator. In fact, most people have yet to realize that the practice of tightly braiding the hair may also be a huge risk factor.
So how does this happen? Constant hair pulling (i.e. tension) will damage the follicles. In men who are genetically predisposed to developing a condition called Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, the surrounding skin attempts to repair these structures by perpetually producing collagen. This creates raised bumps that keep getting bigger and bigger. In some people, they may eventually fuse together into a single, large tumorous mass which can only be removed through surgical excision.
Here is an example of a patient treated by Dr.U. His massive-sized bump kept growing for 19 years after experiencing failure with prescription medications and a poor attempt at surgical excision. Click here to read more about his AKN journey with Dr.U.
Dr.U not only removed this lesion, but also succeeded at closing the huge empty wound, gradually, using his Athena tension sutures.
VeeLashe Pubic Hair Eyelash Transplant by Dr.U in Los Angeles
There’s More To A Wink Than You Think: You’ll Never Believe Which
Type of Hair Dr. U Transplants During His Revolutionary Eyelash Procedure
Eyelash transplants have been a popular cosmetic procedure for both men and women who suffer from full or partially missing lashes. Whether it’s genetics that limit the growth of a person’s eyelash, or a traumatic accident which resulted in a loss of eyelashes, the availability of eyelash transplant surgery has provided many people the opportunity to achieve their desired version of long, luscious eyelashes.
Conventional methods of eyelash transplantation involve extracting hair from the back of the scalp and transplanting it onto the eyelid. However, conventional methods of body hair transplantation to recreate permeant looking eyelashes has proven to only show lackluster results. For this reason, Dr. U researched other donor areas that could be used to create a natural-looking eyelash.
Through the use of his patented FUE technology, known as Dr.UGraft™, Dr. U developed a procedure that is capable of harvesting pubic hair as viable, long term grafts for eyelash transplantation. VeeLashe™, is the trend-setting pubic hair eyelash transplant that is taking the world by storm. By using Dr.UGraft™, pubic hair follicles are able to safely be extracted and used to create natural-looking eyelashes.
The characteristics of pubic hair are what make it such an appealing hair type to use. Pubic hair features flat, ribbon-like qualities that endow it with the ability to hold a desired curl. Also, pubic hair stops growing after a certain length, unlike head hair, making a pubic hair eyelash transplant easier to maintain than conventional procedures. If you’ve always wanted to posses thick, full, curly eyelashes, consider VeeLashe™ pubic hair eyelash transplant.
New and Improved Laser Methods for Better Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Treatment Results
If you happen to notice small bumps appearing on the back of the head, they may be manifestations of a condition called Acne Keloidalis Nuchae (AKN), not general razor bumps.
In some cases, laser may be an option for resolving them. However, the main challenge with this approach is that patients are left with small, bald empty spots on the back of their head. This results from applying the laser specifically to the individual bumps. A second concern is that the lesions may redevelop.
Here at the Dr.U Clinic, we have been able to improve upon existing strategies for AKN laser treatment to help sufferers achieve reliable and successful outcomes. A major part of this involves utilizing a patient selection criteria to qualify individuals for this intervention method. Additionally, for the patients who do qualify, it is important to specifically categorize their cases and differentiate the application of their laser treatment accordingly. Also, choosing the right laser is another important consideration. This affects the depth of tissue penetration and the risk of skin burns especially for minority patients of color.
Through these strategies, it is possible for select patients to avoid a patchy outcome in favor of a normal and cohesive region of hair. And by defining treatment zones where all the follicles are treated, this prevents the risk of recurrence. At the end of it all, patients can find a new sense of emotional freedom from their AKN condition and engage with others without feeling self conscious about the appearance on the back of their head. Read more
Eyebrow transplants are more common than most may think. Many people, women especially, desire the naturally curved eyebrows, that are neither too thin, nor too thick. However, this can be an unattainable goal for women of color.
Hair comes in a variety of types, from different colors to different textures. Women of color tend to have thicker and curlier hair follicles. A basic FUE hair transplant is less likely able to transplant wavier hair follicles because the technology is best suited for straight hair and could cut through the curlier hair grafts during harvesting. This limits the number of patients who can undergo basic FUE treatment.
As well, basic FUE transplants only harvest hair grafts from the donor area (in the back of the head, below the ears) since this portion will never suffer hair loss. Head hair may not always be suitable for eyebrows since they have different textures and growth.
Recently, new FUE technology, known as Dr.UGraft, was released to the public. It has the ability to conduct body hair transplants, meaning it can harvest hair from any part of the body. With Dr.UGraft, the patient in the article was able to receive pubic hair to eyebrow hair transplant. The patient is a Hispanic woman from Los Angeles, whose natural eyebrows would be thicker and more robust. Her pubic hair proved to be a better alternative for her eyebrows than her head hair. Now her eyebrows look much more natural.
Suffering from hair loss is bad enough, but to live with scarring and damage from trying to fix hair loss can be heartbreaking. Many people turn to hair transplant surgeries, in hopes of having a full head of hair again. If these surgeries fail them, then they are left feeling hopeless.
This article presents many ways to hide transplant scars, including hair pieces and hats. Follicular unit excision (FUE) surgery is the only permanent solution. Understandably, those transplant scars would be hesitant to put their scalp through another procedure. After one or more failed attempts, they begin to lose hope for their hair.
Luckily, hair transplant technology has come a long way in recent years. The Dr. UGraft transplant system, featuring the Intelligent Punch, encourages smaller and flatter wound healing. The Dr.UGraft system has helped many patients who underwent bad transplants beforehand.
Along with being a VIP on Manchester United, David Beckham has also been recognized for his different hairstyles. From cornrows to the man buns, Beckham has been at the forefront for hair trends. Recently, Beckham’s hair has been thinning. To combat this, Beckham has shaven the back and sides of his head, creating the appearance of more hair on his head.
Men suffering from hair loss have started looking up ways to style their hair like Beckham, so they too can look like they have more hair on top. Sadly, for those with extreme hair loss, this option is not possible.
The most reliable solution to fixing hair loss is through follicular unit excision (FUE) hair transplant, or when a hair surgeon takes hair from one part of the body and then places them into the balding or thinning areas. However, an average FUE transplant can only take hair from the nape of the neck and by the ears, which may not be enough for some. The Dr. UGraft Transplant System, on the other hand, has the ability to take hairs from multiple parts of the body to use on the balding area. The Dr. UGraft system offers hope for men facing severe hair loss.
Read more to learn about combating hair loss like David Beckham and body hair transplants.
The tight ponytail has been a staple of the high-fashion world for years. Recently, celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Arianna Grande have brought the trend into mainstream pop-culture. Other members of the Kardashian-Jenner group have also brought into the spotlight hairstyles like box braids, which have been popular in African American and Latino communities for decades. The harsh truth of these trends, however, are beginning to come to light for many individuals in the form of traction alopecia.
Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss that results from the tension created by harsh hairstyles which pull hair follicles, causing damage. Over time, the damage done to these hair follicles results in hair loss. This hair loss then becomes permanent. So how are women dealing with it?
For celebrities like Jada Pinkett Smith and Naomi Campell, experiencing hair loss while being a public figure is no small challenge. In a recent episode of her Facebook series Red Table Talk, Pinkett Smith admits to wrapping her hair in scarves in order to disguise her hair loss.
Campell, on the other hand, has never issued a public statement on such an issue but has been photographed several times showing what appears to be hair loss on the edges of her hairline.
Read more about how celebrities are dealing with traction alopecia.
Dr. U Debuts Ultra-Innovative Procedure - Ultrasonic FUE
Following up on his previous breakthrough with the manual Dr.UPunch Curl™, Los Angeles hair surgeon Dr. Sanusi Umar presents his latest innovation in hair transplant technology: Ultrasonic FUE. This sonic hair transplant procedure stands to benefit patients of African descent, whose afro-textured hair and tough skin profile presents a challenge to basic cylindrical transplant tools.
Learn more about this innovative procedure under the cut.
What Does Ultrasound Bring to FUE Surgery?
Ultrasonic frequencies, tuned to a patient’s particular skin profile, can facilitate an effortless excision process by vibrating the Dr.UPunch Curl™. The integration with the Dr.UGraft™ System fluid irrigation system helps prevents graft damage due to heat and friction.
Is Ultrasonic FUE Only For Patients With Curly Hair?
No -- while the article linked above the cut describes its use for patients with afro-textured hair, ultrasonic frequencies may potentially be added to more manual punches, such as the Dr.UPunch Stealth™ for unshaven hair transplant surgeries.
The Dr. U Hair Clinic has done it again - the video above is another historic world's first in hair transplant surgery, in the form of ultrasonic FUE. Learn ...
See How This Breakthrough in Hair Transplant Technology Opens Possibilities for Black Male Hair Loss Treatment
With basic follicular unit extraction (FUE) tools, black men face an uninspiring 30-40% chance of experiencing permanent growth after a procedure. Dr. Umar revolutionized hair transplant procedures for patients with afro-textured hair when he debuted the Dr.UPunch Curl™. Now, Dr. U is back with a new and improved ultrasonic version of this innovative tool. Watch the video above to see Dr.UGraft™ Sonic FUE in action, or click here to learn more about the procedure.
Okoye by Elicia Donze. Drawn in PS. Please do not remove caption.
[Caption: A realistic digital painting of Okoye from Black Panther. Portrait is from the waist up. Okoye is wearing a black halter dress with an asymmetrical collar, golden neck rings, gold stud earrings, and deep cabernet lipstick. Her shaved head is adorned with geometric tattoos. The background is soft golden-brown with two receding glowing pink grid patterns on either side of her.]
The sleek bald look is making a comeback. Before trying it yourself, however, read this article to learn the risks associated with frequent head shaving.
If you’re a fan of the sleek bald look, you’re probably familiar with the quintessential culture and aesthetic of barber shops, like the one below.
There is often a tightly knit community within barbershop circles. These circles are generally inclusive of ethnic communities, such as individuals of Hispanic or Afro-Caribbean descent.
A less positive association of barbershops and the culture around it, however, is the prevalence of “Barber’s rash”. Barber’s rash is the outbreak of acne and itchy bumps after a close shave, usually at a parlor. Many people associate barber shop clippers with this rash. And men, especially men of color, can trace an outbreak on their back hairline to a visit at their barber’s.
However, these breakouts can be early signs of a more serious skin condition known as acne keloidalis nuchae - or AKN.
What Causes Acne on the Back of the Head?
While the exact cause of this skin condition is unknown, many medical experts have noticed a prevalence of its occurrence in young African American and Hispanic men. The small bumps, typically just above the neck, can easily be mistaken for a rash or razor burn. However, unlike those temporary irregularities, AKN does not typically go away on its own--often, it tends to progress into more severe stages.
The association of shaved heads and acne on the back of the head has spawned the hypothesis that the improper regrowth of hair after a shave causes AKN. Experts tend to agree, however, that the general onset is as follows:
The body mistakes its own hair as an invading pathogen and responds accordingly.
The follicle becomes inflamed, forming the bumps.
As the body attempts to heal itself, thick skin develops over the bumps.
Sometimes, tufts of hair can be seen sticking out of some keloid-like bumps on the back of the neck.
Why Is No One Talking About This?
The silence around this condition that affects predominately Black and Hispanic men is troubling. When left untreated, the bumps on the head can fuse together into a larger mass.
Part of the issue is simply a lack of knowledge on the condition, both on the part of the community that suffers from it, as well as the medical community in diagnosing it. Often, it takes a specialized physician, like Dr. Umar in Los Angeles, to identify and properly remove these AKN bumps.
There are treatments available for chronic acne on the back of the head. This Chicago native describes his experience as “freeing” since having had his AKN lumps removed.
Last year saw several interesting male grooming trends, gearing men toward longer hairstyles. However, the results of a poll we recently did on Twitter revealed that many people still prefer undercut and/or fade hairstyles.
So What Does This Mean For Male Fashion?
Longer hairstyles for men have often been associated with rebelliousness and an individualistic spirit. However, the growing acceptance of long male hairstyles such as the Bro Flow and the man bun have may have contributed to the rush of seeking styles that continue to push boundaries.
The Undercut V. Fade Debacle
The undercut hairstyle can accentuate the clean, straight lines of a shave at a barber shop by separating the hair on top from the back and sides. A fade shaves down the back and sides in order to create the appearance of fading into the scalp, hence the name. The undercut and fade are often used interchangeably, although they can be styled separately. The model in the photo above, for example, sports a man bun with an undercut, also referred to as a top-knot. It is not unheard of, however, for an undercut to have a fade. Often, this can help further accentuate the modern look of a fresh cut.
The Struggle for Men With Strip Scars
Although historically men have favored shorter lengths on the back and sides, the more recent phenomenon of scars due to strip surgery has left many men in an unforgettable position. Some men who are unable to wear their preferred hairstyle without drawing unwanted attention simply grow their hair out to shaggier lengths, much to their obvious displeasure. Fortunately, there are repair options available--read more about a strip scar repair that allowed a man to wear his hair short again.
The Bro Flow was dubbed the most popular male hairstyle of 2017 by GQ magazine. If you’re wondering what a Bro Flow is, you’re not alone--despite the apparent popularity of this messy hairstyle, the name doesn’t seem to have caught on. Read our article on the alternative male grooming trend and see for yourself what all the fuss is about.
Celebrities are known for setting trends and pioneering styles. The latest trend in Hollywood, however, seems to be an aestheticized version of exhaustion. Rami Malek of Mr. Robot fame, former Disney star and current cast member of Riverdale Cole Sprouse, and Vampire Diaries alum Phoebe Tonkin all sport what appears to be hereditary eye bags and/or dark circles.
Rami Malek in particular is often lauded for his big, expressive eye--sometimes labeled as “crazy looking”. His protruding eyes make the bags underneath all the more prominent--which serves him well in his breakout role as an insomniac hacker in Mr. Robot.
Cole Sprouse often makes fun of himself on social media for his eye bags and dark circles. However, a fan’s recent observation revealed that the actor’s eye bags do serve a purpose.
The star’s eye bags and pigmentation served him well in his role as an insomniac angsty teen--apparently so well that the special effects department took over where the makeup department left off and attempted to soften the prominence of bags.
Phoebe Tonkin, like most people with hereditary dark circles and under eye bags, has been on the receiving end of many questions along the lines of “Have you been getting enough sleep?” and “Are you alright?”, so much so that she felt the need to take to her Twitter and set the record straight. While useful in her role as an insomniac werewolf in the hit CW show The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off, The Originals, her dark circles garnered her unwanted concern off screen.
A running theme apparent in the roles of these respective celebrities is insomnia; their prominent under eye bags and dark circles help authenticate the exhaustion and irritability of their respective characters. It is doubtful, however, that these actors wish to project these qualities off-camera, which is why they are often covered up for public appearances.
While celebrities often have entire makeup crews and access to exclusive skin care products to cover up their puffy eyes and dark circles, most people do not. For those in the latter category, there are still several easy ways to get rid of eye bags and dark circles.
Visit the link below for 5 tips to effectively reduce the appearance of recurring eye bags:
Think Your Eyebrow Goals are Impossible? Think Again.
Thick brows are back, and it looks like they’re here to stay. If you’ve been on the internet at all in the past 8 years then you’ve most likely seen photosets of models highlighting full, natural brows. These brows, somewhat of a love letter to 80s icon Brooke Shield, have been all the rage in Hollywood among celebrities like Amber Heard, Diane Kruger, and, of course Cara Delevingne.
So, how does a non-famous entity get the look? Some people are blessed with naturally dense eyebrows, so all it requires is some light grooming while the hairs grown in. Others are not so lucky. Whether it is from years of over-plucking (read: the 90s) or just genetically sparse eyebrows, many women struggle to achieve heavier brows naturally. Instead, they resort to other options, like makeup or cosmetic tattoos.
Social media is saturated with makeup and beauty gurus showcasing their tips for daily routines. The thick eyebrow how-to’s are deceptively short--the actual time it takes to follow their steps to get full eyebrows is much longer, making it super inconvenient as a daily ritual. The products used to fill in the eyebrows are also a potential problem, as they can run upwards of $40 for a brow pencil weighing less that 2 grams. Still, for the women who endure the struggle of applying the expensive wax pencil to their brows on a daily basis, the end result can look harsh and cartoonish.
Cosmetic tattoos are a risk due to their permanent nature and variable results. First, you have to decide on which eyebrow shape you want on your face for the next few years. Then, you have to be content with however it turns out--which may be different from your expectations due to the Tyndall effect. Due to the spectral characteristics of our skin, red light penetrates more and reflects less in deeper layers, so black or brown pigments can appear blue, green or grey. Essentially, the tattoo pigment can fade or change color if not injected into the right layer of skin tissue.
Many of the popular methods for getting thicker brows can’t fully deliver on the aesthetic quality, or naturalness. Makeup and tattoos can’t compete with the density provided by hair follicles. The look produced by growing hairs naturally on the eyebrows is unbeatable--and with advanced, minimally invasive FUE procedures, it can be a reality even for women with sparse growth.
Visit the link below to learn about the secret history of thick brows, and how to get them naturally:
