Androgens are the male sex hormones–the hormones responsible for the formation and maintenance of male characteristics in men. The best known androgen is testosterone. Another androgen, called Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), is actually more potent than testosterone, and is a major factor in the creation of male attributes.
However, men who have an abundance of DHT will experience male-pattern balding. The drug Propecia (finasteride) inhibits Continue reading
People seeking a permanent solution to hair loss may worry that hair transplants could cause noticeable scarring. Scarring is virtually invisible, when the procedure is performed by an experienced hair transplant doctor who performs transplants daily and uses a trichophytic closure.
Typically, follicular units (hair follicles) are taken from a “donor area” at the back or side of the head, and transplanted to the balding areas. This is called a follicular unit graft (FUT). In the case of male pattern balding, Continue reading
Hair transplants by specialized a hair transplant doctor can create a very natural appearance. Hair transplants have an extremely high success rate and side-effects are rare. However, some myths about hair transplants persist. Here are the facts, Continue reading
I am shocked that the proposed US Senate healthcare bill includes a new 5% tax on cosmetic surgery, including hair transplants. This measure, which will cost cosmetic surgery patients $6 billion, is a lose-lose proposal for everyone in the United States, men and women. Continue reading
The only permanent solution to most types of hair loss is hair transplantation. When it comes to choosing a hair transplantation surgeon, be broad in your thinking. Do not be limited to choosing from hair transplantation surgeons within an hour’s drive of your home. Continue reading