Dody Gasparik - Articles

 

Dody Gasparik is the founder of greyhairloss.com, the platform dedicated to combating early grey hair and hair loss and evaluating the potency of commercial hair therapies. The readers are encouraged to use Dody’s hair loss blog to share their experiences, in order to warn each other about hair scams and recommend products that they have found effective.

What Does the Future of Hair Restoration Hold?

Restoring the hair lost due to hereditary factors is the dream of many men and women suffering from hair loss. Until not too long ago, the only effective and authentic-looking options for reversing hair loss were non-surgical cover-ups. It was only with the arrival of follicular unit transplantation and the discovery of the true cause of baldness - the harmful effects of DHT on our hair follicles - that the hair-loss sufferer’s chances of reversing their condition naturally have improved. Read

By: Dody Gasparik | 17/09/2009 | Hair Loss

The Three Main Types of Dandruff and Their Causes and Cures

There are three principal causes and types of dandruff and each one of them has to be treated differently. For a start it sometimes helps to wash your hair more often and use a mild shampoo. In more severe cases it is advisable to try some of the special anti-dandruff shampoos freely available in pharmacies. For the most severe conditions you will have to ask your doctor to prescribe you a prescription strength shampoo or therapy. Read

By: Dody Gasparik | 01/07/2009 | Skin Care

Dealing with Unpredictable Alopecia Areata

Although there is no treatment for alopecia areata that works 100%, some treatments have been proven to improve this condition. The most popular treatment option, which does not require a doctor's prescription, is topical minoxidil, such as Rogaine. It can be used alone or in combination with other medicinal treatments, requiring doctor's consultation. Read

By: Dody Gasparik | 17/06/2009 | Hair Loss

Buying a Hairpiece

Hair systems are often the only remaining option to replace the lost hair and to regain the appearance of a full head of hair. The quality and the price of hair systems depend on a variety of factors, such as the type of hair used, the production process used to weave the wig, the foundation of the hair system and how it is attached to the scalp. Read

By: Dody Gasparik | 09/06/2009 | Hair Loss

Covering Hair Loss

Hair loss concealers have often been looked down upon for being incapable of withstanding adverse external conditions and for appearing unnatural. This is no longer true as many of them have significantly improved recently, both in terms of their authentic appearance and their resistance. Read

By: Dody Gasparik | 07/06/2009 | Hair Loss

Solutions for Female Hair Loss

When it comes to treating hair loss in female patients there are certain specifics. First, most women do not make very good candidates for hair transplantation due to their diffuse thinning pattern. Secondly, finasteride, which is one of the only two FDA-approved hair loss treatments available today, cannot be used in women and neither can dutasteride. Read

By: Dody Gasparik | 27/05/2009 | Hair Loss

Hair Surgery Benefits and Risks

Hair transplants can cost around ten thousand dollars, depending on the technique used, the location and reputation of the clinic, the extent of hair loss and the number of hair transplant sessions needed to achieve the desired effect. Given the pain, time and cost involved, it appears necessary to educate oneself prior to signing up for hair transplant surgery. Do not let anybody push you into hasty uninformed decisions. Read

By: Dody Gasparik | 19/05/2009 | Hair Loss

The Most Common Mistakes In Treating Hair Loss

As there are bad hair loss products, there are also bad hair loss patients, too. Adhering to certain basic rules is necessary if you want your hair loss therapy to be successful. The first and foremost mistake is having unrealistic expectations. They will almost necessarily lead to frustrations, no matter how good or bad the treatment was. Read

By: Dody Gasparik | 06/03/2009 | Hair Loss

Treating Graying Hair With Progressive Hair Colorants

In treating genetically determined, premature gray hair, any effective therapy should involve interference with our genes. However, at the moment, no such treatment exists that can halt or reverse the dying of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. Therefore, the only available and effective treatment option for premature and age-related gray hair is to cover it. Read

By: Dody Gasparik | 05/03/2009 | Anti Aging

The Most Promising Drugs For Treating Hair Loss

When it comes to treating baldness, it is medicinal pills and topicals that spring to most peoples’ minds as the options holding the greatest promise. There are also other available treatment options, such as surgical and non-surgical hair replacement, but to date only oral and topical medicinal treatments have been proven to reduce and reverse hair loss naturally. Read

By: Dody Gasparik | 04/03/2009 | Hair Loss