May 30, 2022
As I was preparing to record this
episode, fixing my hair and checking my
appearance, I was pondering the
importance of hair to the image we present to the world. Two things
came to mind. Hair is a constantly renewable resource and that means we can
experiment to create the look we desire, knowing that if something
doesn’t work, we can try again. Often, the
first impression of someone’s age is
influenced as much by the quality of their hair as by the state of
their skin and that’s probably why hair loss and thinning is among the frequent concerns people
express when asked about aging. Because hair is such an important aspect of the image we
present to the world, hair loss can have a devastating effect on one's self
confidence.
As actor, Larry David said, "Anyone can be confident with a full
head of hair. But a confident bald man - there's your diamond in
the rough."
My guest today, a specialist in the prevention
and treatment of hair loss, is here to share his insights on what
causes hair loss, how can we prevent hair loss and can we treat
it.
Dr.
Ben Behnam is a Board Certified Dermatologist and founder of Happy
Head. In his clinic, he focuses on hair loss in both men and women.
Through the course of years, he realized that many men were having
side effects to the most common hair loss medication known as
finasteride. In 2020, he launched an online telemedicine company
called Happy Head that allows easy access for patients across the
country to a new formulation of topical finasteride, which has
potentially lower side effects that the oral version. Through this
platform, he has helped men and women retain and grow their
hair.
Learn more about Dr. Ben Behnam and Happy Heads at www.happyhead.com
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