Dr. Shelly Friedman
Dermatology
Scottsdale, AZ
41 years experience male
Locations
Office
Scottsdale, AZ
About
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dermatology
Hair Restoration
Licenses
United States: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
51 Answers
7 Agrees
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A 60-year-old male asked:
Dr. Shelly Friedmananswered
Dermatology 41 years experience
ARTAS: Yes, we have the ARTAS Robotic Machine, which is a physician assisted follicular extraction device.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Thanks for asking!: For most patients, 2-4 weeks, but side effects may be permanent.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Shampoo daily: Shampoo daily with a dandruff shampoo such as selsun blue, Nizoral (ketoconazole) 1% or neutrogena t gel shampoo.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Shampoo daily with Nizoral (ketoconazole) 1% or neutrogena t gel shampoo.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Scratching the skin can cause temporary trauma to the skin. Treat your dandruff so your skin does not itch.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Not one thing: Cold sores or herpes occur when your immune system is compromised. An itchy scalp is due to dandruff or seborrhea. Stress causes an overproduction of... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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No: Gels can cause hair breakage, but not permanent hair loss.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Hair can fall out due to the lice. The hair typically regrows after proper treatment.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: It not due to a lack of water. It is a scalp condition that requires shampooing daily with a dandruff shampoo.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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No: There is no scientific evidence to support that.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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It doesn't: According to the manufacturer, hair loss is not a side effect of prilosec.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Shampoo daily: Shampoo your hair daily with a dandruff shampoo such as selsun blue, neutrogena t gel shampoo or Nizoral (ketoconazole) 1%.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Dandruff is a chronic problem requiring daily shampooing with a dandruff shampoo.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Hair can turn grey: Any hair on your body will turn grey as you age and lose melanin.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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No: In humans typically heat causes hair to grow, not hall out.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Yes: You are always going to be sensitive to mrsa.
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Thanks for asking!: It could also be seborrheic dermatitis.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Definitely: Mold can cause an allergic reaction.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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No: Dandruff is a chronic condition which requires shampooing daily.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is probably alopecia areata which can be treated by a dermatologist.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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No: Tight clothing has no effect on hair growth.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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No: Rogaine (minoxidil) foam does not cause itching as much as rogaine (minoxidil) liquid.
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Yes: I would confirm with your oncologist.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Finasteride for men, or low level laser therapy for both men and women are superior to rogaine (minoxidil).
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes and no: It can possibly stop frontal hair loss, but not regrow the lost hair.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
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No: Shampoo daily with a dandruff shampoo such as neutrogena t gel shampoo.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Aspirin typically does not cause hair loss.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No: Seborrhea causes itchiness. Shampoo daily with a dandruff shampoo.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Too much zinc or any mineral can cause hair loss.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Thanks for asking!: Accutane can cause hair loss especially if you are genetically predestined for hair loss.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Cysts can refill: Unless the cyst's sac is removed, the cyst can refill when sebum is over productive.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Propecia (finasteride) typically is effective in stopping hair loss not regrowing hair in over 90% of men.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Hair loss following childbirth lasts for 6-12 months and then stabilizes.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Dermovate can be helpful in treating alopecia areata, not hereditary hair loss.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Shampoo daily with a dandruff shampoo such as neutrogena t gel shampoo.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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A lack of melanin : A lack of melanin can cause white hair. Stress can cause a marked reduction in pigment.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Once you correct the low iron with iron supplements, your hair should reverse.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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No: Not unless you are shampooing with alcohol.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No: Any crash diet or diets lacking protein can cause hair loss.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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No: Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) is not known for causing hair loss, but any drug can have unusual side effects.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The only definitive way to diagnose is to perform a punch biopsy.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Thanks for asking!: Alopecia areata does not spread as in other diseases. It is an autoimmune disease whereby your hair follicles are being attacked by your immune system... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Possibly: Any stress can cause or worsen alopecia areata.
There is no clear definitve answer.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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No: Typically estrogen does not cause hair loss. Consider other reasons and causes.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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It's unknown: All topical products can cause an allergic reaction. Severe reactions can cause hair loss.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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No: It is most likely a harmless cyst, but i would suggest confirming with a dermatologist.
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Thanks for asking!: Try Nizoral (ketoconazole) 1%or neutrogena t gel shampoo.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Many things: Hair loss over the axillae can be caused by alopecia areata or simply aging.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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No: There is no scientific evidence supporting this notion.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Unknown: Any topical products can cause an allergic reaction. Be aware.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Friedman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Friedman is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This saved my life. Thank you. Thanks My Dear Doctor for the advise . Hope you will has a healthy and happy life always
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Opening eye answer, now I wonder I should just stop it if no help
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, MI
Graduated 1982MD
Residency
Pontiac Hospital/ Michigan State University
Awards
Top Hair Restoration Specialist, First Place, National - Summer
2013
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