Hair Loss
Androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss affecting both men an women. Currently there are only two FDA approved medications to treat the condition, and of course surgical intervention. While hair transplant surgery can be an extremely effective and satisfying treatment for many, not all people suffering from hair loss will benefit from the procedure. Only an experienced hair transparent surgeon can help you determine if you are a candidate for hair loss surgery.
Hello. I am considering getting a hair transplant and I had a few questions. I am a 24 year old male and I began losing hair about 3 years ago immediately after taking the medication Accutane. I have always had very thick hair, but about a month after I started taking Accutane...
You have a good understanding of your problem. It has the pattern of diffuse pattern alopecia, and very well could be a side effect of Accutane. My opinion is that your trial of six months of Propecia was not long enough. An occasional person will see results in six months...
What are the chances of having “shock loss” resulting from a hair transplant procedure?
I had a hair transplant over 14 months ago and I have never been more worried or stressed. I read your article on shock loss and...
I’ve seen some promising results from the follicular unit hair transplant I received in late February 2009. However, I’m concerned that the Propecia I am t...
What is the hair length needed to cover an average donor harvest scar on the back of the head? I currently keep my hair short...
My daughter is currently 16 years old. She started experiencing hair loss when she hit puberty (approximately 11 years old) as well as fairly serious acne. She...
I’ve been wearing a hair piece for almost 5 years and I am getting sick of the constant maintenance and cost associated with being a me...
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The International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons is a consumer organization that selectively screens skilled and ethical hair transplant surgeons. The IAHRS does not offer an open membership policy to doctors practicing hair transplatation, and is the only group that recognizes that all surgeons are not equal in their skill and technique. Its elite membership seeks to represent the best in the discipline, the true leaders in the field of surgical hair restoration.