Blog Archive

Keep up with our developments! Nov 3rd, 2021

We encourage our patients to follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/madisonhairdoc and Facebook: www.facebook.com/madisonhairdoc to keep up with the latest news from The Rawal Institute, watch live procedural videos, get education about hair loss and skin care, and be the first to hear about our specials!  You will notice our website does not feature...

The Gift of Healthy, Glowing Skin Nov 28th, 2020

2020 has been a crazy year, and we've spent more time indoors than ever before.  Our skin is craving a refresh, with exfoliation, deep moisturization and defense against the insults of the upcoming winter months.   tR(x)i Skincare was formulated by Dr. Shamila Rawal, in partnership with a highly acclaimed...

Black Friday Blowout! Nov 26th, 2020

The weather outside may be frightful, but our news for you is delightful! Get ready for BLACK FRIDAY 2020 with The Rawal Institute for Hair Restoration and Aesthetic Medicine. Our entire medical-grade skincare line will be 50% off, including our gift-ready Glow Boxes!! Chemical peel, tRibella, hair removal and microneedling...

The detrimental effects of COVID-19 stress on hair and skin Apr 11th, 2020

Our current situation with COVID-19 is causing a great deal of mental and emotional stress, even for people who are not infected nor have a friend or family member who is ill. These effects are manifesting as dryness and lackluster appearance of the hair, increased shedding, and increased tenderness and...

Merry and Bright Nov 27th, 2019

It's the time of year when we gather together with family and friends, to warm our bodies and souls.  With joy we celebrate each other's presence and show gratitude for their work.  Gifts are exchanged and merry is made, and we are drawn to each other's light of love.  This...

Movember in Madison Nov 6th, 2019

Well, winter sure came early this year!!  Time to swap in the snow tires, pull out the boots and stock up on salt.  The upside to our early freeze is a chance to get cozy earlier too.  The holidays are upon us, and these chilly times call for warming drinks,...

Surgery vs. Medicine Oct 28th, 2019

I have had several patients ask me if they could “just get a transplant”, instead of using medications such as minoxidil (Rogaine) and/or finasteride (Propecia) long-term to treat their hair loss. I think it’s very important to counsel my patients, especially younger ones, that hair loss is progressive in nature,...

Please join us! Sep 20th, 2019

Telogen Effluvium- My Hair Is Falling Out! What Should I Do? Sep 13th, 2019

​Telogen effluvium can be both caused by stress and also be a cause of stress.  The important thing to remember is that whatever is happening to your hair lags behind your internal condition by about 3 months.  In other words, your hair loss probably started a little while after the increase in stress to your system and...

August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month!! Aug 19th, 2019

August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month! Hair loss affects men and women of all ages, and many people find it difficult to talk about or to seek help. Many treatment options are now available to help you regain density, coverage, and health of your hair and scalp.  Whether non-surgical...

Nature and nurture Jul 1st, 2019

One of my favorite hobbies is tending to the many beautiful orchids gifted to me by my husband over the years. Diligence in meeting their nutritional, structural and environmental needs has been rewarded time and again with the miracle of breathtaking colorful blooms perched upon sturdy, ever reaching stalks, brazenly...