Lady K said...

Dr. Maclin,
Just wanted to say you do a wonderful job on the Steve Harvey Show. Also, with your BellaNutri supplement does it cause hair growth all over the body? Does it increase the hair growth of facial hair? I am assuming that as long as there is a hair follicle that the hair will grown.One more question, I have attempted to take supplements for my skin but every time I do I break out in the face. Do you know if there is a possibility this could occur with your product?

Thanks and keep up the excellent work!

August 6, 2007 10:09 AM

Hi Lady K,

Thank you for such a great compliment! I will  continue to do my very best! No, BellaNutri does not cause hair growth all over the body  which is hormonally triggered such as excess facial hair due to testosterone. BellaNutri will stimulate follicles as long as there is no scarring....whatever follicles that can respond, will respond with continuous nutritional use. As for your skin, you will notice a very nice improvement in the overall smoothness and softness of your skin but make sure you are not allergic to fish or shellfish which could cause a break-out of your face.Keep tuning in and spreading the word!

Fungal Toenails

Anonymous said...

Dr. Maclin. I heard you on the Steve Harvey show commenting on Feet Problems. I have a question? My toe nails are dark in coloration from foot fungi. How do I get it back to the orginal clear color?

July 16, 2007 4:54 AM

Thank you for listening! As for your toenail fungus, it definitely leads to thick, dark, yellow nails which must be treated internally with oral medications but is curable, although it will take up to 12 months/1 year for your toenails to become normal again with proper treatment! Unfortunately, topical over the counter products will not work because nails start from within your body and grow on the outside. Talk to your dermatologist about the different types of meds for this. I prefer the Lamisil tablet once a day for 3 months which has great nail penetration with less systemic side effects than some other oral anti-fungals. Your doc will need to do some initial labs such as checking your liver stats, especially if they use other oral anti-fungals to make sure to give you the right dosage. However, your doc may prefer 'pulse-dosing' in which you take the med for one week out of the month for a total of 3 months.  Here's to clear toenails again!I hope this helps and keep listening to me with Steve every Monday!

Dry,Frizzy, Splitting Hair

Milatto said...

Hi Im Krystle I listen to the Steve Harvey radio show when I get a chance and I heard you up there and I was wondering if you could help me with some problems I have with my hair. Im mixed with black and white and my hair is dry and frizzy and prone to split ends. I've tried conditioners and hot oil treatments, I've even used products for dry damaged hair and nothing has worked. Any suggestions?

July 10, 2007 7:58 AM

Hi Ms. Krystle,
Thank you for listening to me with Steve! As for your dry, frizzy, splitting hair, changes to your hair must start from within. I highly suggest you getting started with my product, BellaNutri, which works from within  at your hair roots  to improve the moisture and health. Topical products for the outside hair are not as important but it is the method as to how they are used. The night before you shampoo, saturate your hair with one of my favorites, OLIVE OIL, put on a plastic disposable shower cap and a scarf then wash the next day with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Limit too much heat styling and overuse of chemicals which drys and splits the hair strands  due to destruction of the overlying hair cuticle. I like Silicone-based products which contain Dimethicone that help to seal the hair cuticle after styling.. it is lightweight and gives the hair the sheen without the weight. Also, the days that you are at home relaxing and don't have to worry about hair styling, apply either a moisturizer or conditioner to your hair, put on plastic cap and a cute scarf...leave on for as long as possible and as many times as possible which will help to seal in moisture through this occlusive method. The trick is that the more you can 'lock in the moisture' with my different techniques from the inside and out, the better for your dry hair!I hope this helps and keep tuning in to me every Monday with Steve!

Freckle removal

Anonymous said...

I do not like my freckles and have considered several times having them removed. Do you recommend this type of treatment for women of color?

July 9, 2007 8:34 PM

Unfortunately, freckles are a genetic deep discoloration of the skin that do not respond to bleaching creams. Because of so many cosmetic advances, talk to a cosmetic dermatologist who specializes in Lasers that may be able to improve the overall appearance but realize that they may not all clear. Because of the amount of melanin pigment in our skin, we have to be careful of these procedures so make sure to check with a highly specialized Cosmetic Laser Dermatologist in your area. I hope this helps!

Sun Allergy Rash

Good Morning Dr. Maclin & the Steve Harvey Morning Show Crew,

I am a 25 year old african american female. I have been suffering for about three years now with severe allergic reactions to the sun. When I am out in the sun for as little as 30 minutes, I break out in this horrible rash all over my arms, hands, shoulders, neck, face and the bottom of my legs. The "hive like" rash seems to only happen on the areas that are exposed to the sun. I now try to wear shirts with short sleeves (rather than tank/halter tops) and long pants/skirts to help prevent the breakouts as much as possible. I have gone to several doctors and they have suggested nothing more than wearing longer clothes and sunblock. I use Aveeno Photobarrier SPF 45 daily and I also use a combination of Cortisone 10 and/or other itch relief creams with Eucerine. These rashes are very very uncomfortable and itches like heck. Is there anything else I can do? Is there anything I can take orally? PLEASE HELP before I scratch the skin off my body!

Kelle In Maryland
handdancer82@yahoo.com

July 9, 2007 7:08 AM

Hi Ms. Kelle
Check into any vitamins, herbs or medicines that could be photo-sensitizing causing the reactions and  also have your doc to do some labwork  (such as checking for Systemic Lupus which can be common in African-American women causing skin exacerbations from the sun. Since in Maryland, check with my partner, Dr. Debra Coats-Walton, at 301-809-4321 who can do a complete evaluation. For now, I highly suggest  continuing to wear long protective clothing and daily use of a high SPF sunblock..the higher the number the better! Apply a Hydrocortisone ointment 2-3 times a day to areas which will help reduce the itching. I also like Aveeno lotion with Menthol to help soothe and nightly Aveeno oatmeal baths. For any open scratches, make sure to apply some Neosporin to avoid infection. I hope this helps and continue to tune into me with Steve every Monday at 6:30am EST!

BellaNutri ingredients & follicle trauma

Anonymous said:
I would like to know what are the exact ingredients in your BellaNutri supplements?They are not listed on your website. Also, you said your product will not regrow hair that has had trauma to the follicle, does this include damage around the temple due to braids and styling?? Thank you.

July 5, 2007 12:59 PM

Thank you for your interest in BellaNutri! The ingredients are listed in 'Our Product' section. However, the main ingredients are the marine proteins and the patented collagen. But it the collaboration and dosage of all the ingredients that make BellaNutri work extremely well. No, BellaNutri, will not help revive scarred follicles from any area of the scalp ( trauma from tight hairstyles such as tension from braids, ponytails, etc or chemical burns from overuse of relaxers or dyes). However, those follicles that can respond will! Stay consistent once you get started and you will be VERY HAPPY once you did! I look forward to helping you!

Dr. Melanye Maclin's new segment on the Steve Harvey Morning Show!

Dr. Maclin will now be "on air" with Steve Harvey every Monday @ 6:30am.
Check your local radio stations for the syndicated program.

Dermatologist, Melanye Maclin, M.D., founded Innovative Hair Technology, Inc. in September 1999 and developed BellaNutri® an innovative nutritional supplement.

Dr. Maclin created the company based on an initial passion to educate about the science of hair and research natural ingredients that would benefit the hair by nourishing the hair follicles from within. Traditionally, in the beauty industry, there has been an external focus on the care of hair.