Accutane Induced Hair Loss and Hair Transplant Surgery

Question:

I've read a few of your blogs from doing searches on Google, and you seem to be an expert. I'm actually suffering from accutane hair loss, but have a question for you about hair transplants. I thought since hair was taken from DHT resitent areas, the transplanted hair is also DHT resistent. If that is the case, how come patients still use non-surgical hair loss treatments?

Answer:

In my research, it has been said that accutane (typically used as a treatment for acne) may be the cause of temporary or permanent hair loss in both men and women. Degrees of hair loss from accutane will also vary from mild to severe (almost completely bald).

Hair on the sides and back of the scalp is DHT resistant, but not necessarily resistant to hair loss due to non-genetic causes, such as accutane induced telogen effluvium (thinning hair). Typically patients on accutane do not make good candidates for hair transplants since accutane can actually destroy hair follicles all over the scalp, including "safe" donor hair on the sides and back of your scalp.

If accutane is the cause of your balding condition, stopping the medication might reverse the hair loss process within the period of a year however, there is no guarantee.

Hair transplant patients do sometimes continue using non-surgical treatments such as Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) to help stop pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) from progressing further. Though hair on the sides and back of the scalp are DHT resistant, many patients still have remaining natural hair up top that they'd like to keep. Non-surgical solutions for baldness can help prevent the need for subsequent hair transplant procedures later down the road.

In my opinion, talk to your physician about alternative treatments to accutane that won't be as detrimental to precious hair follicles.

Bill Seemiller (Falceros) - Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog. To share ideas with other hair loss sufferers visit our Hair Restoration Discussion Forum.

Article Source: hairlosslearningcenter.org

An introduction to Nepal

Nepal has long held a fascination for outsiders wishing to visit. Throughout the years the country has acted as an important trading post between India and China.

The former Kingdom has also seen its fair share of turmoil over the last few years, but now, more than ever before, Nepal has really opened up to tourism.

These days, most visitors to the country come to spend time in the highest mountain range on earth – The Himalayas.

Some of the world’s best trekking is easily accessible from a variety of locations in Nepal, whether in the Everest region, the Langtang region, or the Annapurnas, and no matter what your level of expertise is, you are sure to find open trails, incredible hospitality, unique cultures, and quite frankly, some of the best mountain views on earth. The best times to go trekking in Nepal are Sep–Dec and Feb–May. During the summer months, the monsoon can spoil visibility, trails get wet and leeches come out in force.

The winter months from mid-December to mid-February can be a beautiful time to trek, but heavy snows and avalanches can prevent access to some higher regions. Nepal Uncovered offer fully guided group trekking tours in Nepal to all areas of the country and can also arrange private tours for groups or individuals.

Although trekking is the number one activity in Nepal, there are still plenty of other options open to people visiting the country. Being one of the highest countries in the world and stuck amongst incredible mountains, makes rafting in Nepal a full-on adrenalin rush.

Depending on what time of year you visit, you can find anything from easy, Class I-II introductory trips to difficult and technical Class IV-V rapids. The most popular rivers are the Sun Khosi, Trisuli, Bhote Khosi and the Seti. During the monsoon in July and August, the flows can be very dangerous and some river levels are ten times greater than say in February or March. If you come on a rafting trip with Nepal Uncovered, you can expect highly qualified instructors, impeccable safety, good food and great company.

Away from the mountains and closer to the border with India, Nepal becomes more tropical in climate as the magnificent Himalayas make way for the Terai plains - home to some of Asia’s most impressive wildlife parks. By far the most popular of these is Chitwan National Park (about 6 hrs drive from Kathmandu).

Bardia National park in the west of the country is more remote but while fast increasing in popularity, it still only sees around a fifth of the visitors that Chitwan does. In both parks, fully inclusive stays are available at lodges situated both inside and on the edges of the park. From these lodges it is possible to do elephant trekking, canoeing, jungle walks (at night and during the day), jeep safaris, bird watching tours and other safari activities.

Some of the wildlife active in the parks includes Gharial and Mugger crocodiles, sloth bears, leopards, langur monkeys, the endangered Asian rhinos and a vast array of birdlife, not forgetting the majestic Bengal tiger. Nepal Uncovered offers a fascinating Nepal wildlife safari tour that takes in both Chitwan and Bardia National parks as well as time in Kathmandu.

Most people arrive into Nepal through Kathmandu, and the capital city is a fantastic starting point for any trip to Nepal. Nestled in the Kathmandu Valley at 1,200 metres, this ancient city has been welcoming traders and visitors for centuries. Back in the 1960’s there was only one hotel in the city, but these days there are hundreds, from basic backpacker level right up to 4 and 5-star options.

The city itself is home to many unique Hindu and Buddhist temples as well as former palaces and it’s only a short journey to Nagarkot, where you can watch a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas. The major tourist district of Thamel is packed full of interesting shops selling everything from Buddhist Thangas and leather goods, to Newari and Nepali arts and crafts. While Nepalese food is often considered bland, the sheer number of good quality restaurants serving local and western food means that you will never be short of culinary options.

There are plenty of tour operators offering cultural tours to Nepal, including the UK-based specialist Nepal Uncovered.

Historically speaking, Nepal has had a chequered past and even now, uncertainties over the political future of the country persists. The Maoists won the last election held in May 2008 and since then, we have seen the country turn from a Kingdom, into a Republic. The impact felt by tourists has been minimal - in fact, Nepal continues to welcome more and more visitors.

But there is no doubt that the country is in transition. Former Royal Palaces are being turned into museums and libraries, and former adversaries are attempting to create a new parliament together. While Nepal is certainly on the cusp of a major change, responsible tourism is on the rise and it remains a fascinating and rewarding place to visit.

Take a trip to Nepal – the world’s biggest little country!

Article Source: adventuresportsholidays.com

Two Styles To Escape The City

'Garden party' or 'jungle fever'
Can a glamorous city style give you a feeling of escape? As the weather gets warmer and the Tuscan hills make us feel more free and summery, we need a style that makes us feel in close contact with nature.

It may sound strange, but I recently found inspiration for two irresistible fashion trends during a visit to La Specola Museum, just few steps away from the more famous Pitti Palace.

Though La Specola is hosting a stunning temporary exhibit on crystals, the permanent collection-which includes a vast display of Mother Nature's most amazing creatures-is itself nothing but extraordinary. Here we find nature revealing its incredible colors and shapes, a show that is very easy to admire and very difficult to forget.

Nature plays into two very different but equally compelling trends for spring and summer: ‘garden party' embraces the delicate and romantic side of the contemporary woman; ‘jungle fever' powerfully shows off the seductive animal instinct in each of us.

The theme of the garden party draws on graceful and soft colors, like powdery pinks and warm beiges, pastel blues and greens with accents of mellow purples. Materials are light and fresh, like sheer chiffon, fresh cotton and fluid silky blends. The silhouette gently embraces feminine curves and embellishes them with frills, ruffles, bows and other irresistible girly things. Blouses are cut like flower petals; skirts and dresses fall above the knee underlining a ‘bon ton' of sexy elegance. If you can't give up pants, choose ones with a flair leg in beige or lilac or a boot cut to create a thigh-slimming effect. Accessories should be frivolous and include soft leather bags and heeled sandals with flowers, shapes and decorations that bloom and make us smile.

The ‘garden party' look has the charm of 1950s glam that can make you feel like a sophisticated lady while enjoying a dinner on a restaurant terrace admiring the magnificent Florentine views. Moreover, you can interpret this style with a more bohemian romantic flavor inspired by art-nouveau and become a beautiful and evanescent creature while visiting the mysterious and unique medieval churches in Florence.

‘Jungle fever' is a different side of ‘nature.' Colors are bold reds and pinks, the vibrant greens and blues of tropical birds, intense browns fused with white and black, like wild animal skins. The mood is aggressive, the sensuality more daring. This look explores nature's fiercest side. It makes you dream of exotic places even if you are traipsing the historical streets of Florence.

As the other side of the style coin, ‘jungle fever' gives expression to a different aspect of the contemporary woman. Dynamic and sporty, she chooses loose, print shirts paired with colored leggings or more summery shorts. The look can be completed with big African bracelets and a leather bolero jacket.

At night, though, this animal changes its skin to become a much sexier creature. The look is almost 80s: leggings and skinny jeans are shiny; tops are fitted, with deep necklines or open backs. If you're feeling more audacious, go for a bustier dress and you will transform yourself into a beautifully vicious ‘beast' ready to conquer her prey. Accessories are big and bold bracelets and necklaces, platform shoes (or flats for the day) with ethnic flavor; bags are sporty for day or small clutches in python or crocodile for night. Materials range from jersey to shiny silks, fresh linen and the more diverse animal skins (real or fake, it's up to you!).

So are you ‘garden party' romantic or ‘jungle fever' strong? Maybe both, depending on the mood or occasion. These looks have the charm and richness of Italian style.

About the Author: Enrica Guidato, a fashion designer, is a professor at Lorenzo de Medici and the Santa Reparata International School of Art, where she is the head of the fashion department. She believes that as we are all different-with diverse tastes, shapes and sizes-what we wear should respect our identity, enhance our strengths and make us feel confident each and every day.

Article Source: theflorentine.net