New Hope To Help With Hair Loss

Sept 2007

There is new hope to help woman dealing with hair loss.

One of the newest ideas is getting an injection directly into your scalp.

Dr. Raechele Gathers says African-American hair is especially at risk for certain types of damage because it is curly and oily. The hair breaks easily and can be extremely brittle.

Gathers is spear-heading clinical research on a rarely studied form of alopecia or hair loss known as CCCA.

Symptoms to be aware of our: hair loss, flaking, tenderness, or an itch at the top of your head.

Henry Ford's Multicultural Dermatology Center treats various skin and scalp problems for people of all colors.

If you are an African American woman ages 18-65, and are experiencing hair loss, Dr. Gathers would like to consult about participating in the study.

For more information call 313-916-2151 or 800-653-6568 or you log onto the Henry Ford Hospital Web Site for more information.