Dr. Baiju Gohil

What is DHT?

March 8, 2017 by Dr. Baiju Gohil 5 Comments

It’s a very big word for something that can lead to a very big problem. Because it’s a word that comes up often in the discussion of hair loss. Usually, dihydrotestosterone is shortened to the three letter abbreviation DHT. It’s a male hormone that’s believed to play an important role in causing hair loss. If you’re seeking a permanent solution to thinning hair or hair loss, there’s a very good chance you’ve heard of DHT. But you may be wondering what it is and how it is connected to the science of hair loss. [Read more…] about What is DHT?

How Thinning Hair Affects a Woman’s Self-Confidence

February 22, 2017 by Dr. Baiju Gohil Leave a Comment

Losing hair can be a difficult experience for anyone. Society associates hair with youth and beauty and the realization that your hair is thinning can often be stressful and have a big effect on self-confidence. Society also tends to think of hair loss as a condition that affects men, which can make it more difficult for women to get the help they need. Research has shown that women can have a particularly difficult time coping with the self-esteem issues that are associated with hair loss. According to Medical News Today, women account for more than 40 percent of all hair loss sufferers and like men, women also look for a permanent solution to hair loss. At RHRLI we feel we have that solution with the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System. We’re hair loss experts and we understand the difficulties our patients encounter. So we want to give you information on how thinning hair affects a woman’s self-confidence. [Read more…] about How Thinning Hair Affects a Woman’s Self-Confidence

Younger Men and Hair Loss

February 15, 2017 by Dr. Baiju Gohil Leave a Comment

If you’re a man in your 20s or 30s or even in your late teens, the discovery that you are losing your hair can be a shock and a blow to your self-confidence. For many men, hair loss or thinning hair is something that happens to older people and if it happens to you when you’re younger, you may not yet fully understand what’s happening. [Read more…] about Younger Men and Hair Loss

Understanding the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System

February 8, 2017 by Dr. Baiju Gohil Leave a Comment

At RHRLI, we talk a lot about the ARTAS® hair restoration procedure. We’re the only hair treatment center on Long Island that uses the ARTAS® system, a state-of-the-art hair transplant system that uses cutting edge robotic technology. We feel it is the best treatment option out there for those seeking a permanent solution to hair loss or thinning hair. But we understand that you might have some questions about how the ARTAS® system works. So we’d like to give you a look at the entire process. RHRLI wants you to understand how the ARTAS® system operates and how it differs from other hair transplant procedures out there. We want to show you why ARTAS® can set you on the road to a healthier head of hair. [Read more…] about Understanding the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System

What is Trichotillomania?

February 1, 2017 by Dr. Baiju Gohil Leave a Comment

There are many ways that people can lose their hair. At RHRLI, we often deal with androgenetic alopecia, better known as male or female pattern hair loss. It’s a condition that is related to a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT causes hair follicles to shrink, resulting in a pattern of hair loss. There are other medical conditions that cause hair loss, but not every cause of hair loss is medical. There is a condition that can lead you to lose hair in bunches that’s psychological. It’s called trichotillomania and it often requires help from both medical and mental health professionals. [Read more…] about What is Trichotillomania?

Easing Anxiety Before Your Hair Restoration Procedure

January 25, 2017 by Dr. Baiju Gohil Leave a Comment

Finding a permanent solution to hair loss is a big step and at RHRLI we know that taking that step doesn’t always come easy. Even though RHRLI is the only hair loss treatment center on Long Island that employs the ARTAS® system, the most state-of-the-art hair restoration procedure available, it’s understandable that our patients will have questions, concerns, and even anxiety before they make their decision to seek treatment. [Read more…] about Easing Anxiety Before Your Hair Restoration Procedure

Is There a Link Between Dandruff and Hair Loss?

January 18, 2017 by Dr. Baiju Gohil Leave a Comment

They’re both conditions that make people worry about their hair. But is there a connection between dandruff and hair loss? Many people have a negative reaction when they look into the mirror and see dandruff. The same is true for those who notice that they have hair loss or thinning hair. In both cases, you want to seek treatment. RHRLI offers a permanent solution for patients who are losing hair. It’s called the ARTAS® System, and we’re the only hair loss treatment center on Long Island that offers this state-of-the-art technology. We’re hair experts so we want to give you the facts and myths related to the connection between dandruff and thinning hair.

Study Shows Accuracy of the ARTAS® System

January 11, 2017 by Dr. Baiju Gohil Leave a Comment

At RHRLI, we’ve been telling you why we feel we have the most effective treatment for patients looking for a permanent solution to hair loss or thinning hair. It’s called the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System and it uses state of the art technology to give you the most natural looking, healthy hair you can find. We’re the only hair treatment center on Long Island that has the ARTAS® System and while we’ve known for a long time how accurate it is, we now have a scientific study that shows this new technology is making it even more accurate. RHRLI wants to let you know about this research which gives us additional data on the effectiveness of our robotic procedure so you can understand why we feel this is the best option for many of our patients. [Read more…] about Study Shows Accuracy of the ARTAS® System

What To Know About FDA Approved Non-Surgical Hair Loss Options

January 4, 2017 by Dr. Baiju Gohil Leave a Comment

You’ve probably seen or heard a bunch of ads, emails and other pitches, all claiming to have a treatment or cure for hair loss or thinning hair. You’ll hear about drugs, vitamins, oils and creams, all purporting to allow you to restore your hair without having to undergo any type of procedure. You may be confused or even overwhelmed by the amount of noise out there and you want to be able to separate fact from fiction. [Read more…] about What To Know About FDA Approved Non-Surgical Hair Loss Options

The Connection Between Hats and Hair Loss?

December 27, 2016 by Dr. Baiju Gohil Leave a Comment

You’ve probably heard a number of theories about what the causes of hair loss are. Some of them are true and based on science and others are based on myths passed down for years. One of the most common theories about hair loss that you’ve likely heard is that there’s a connection between wearing hats and losing your hair. You may have also heard variations of the theory, such as the possibility that wearing your hat too tight may trigger hair loss. RHRLI wants to help you sort out the facts and the fiction related to hair loss and thinning hair. We’re experts in the field and if you’re looking for a permanent solution for your hair loss we can help. We’re the only hair loss treatment center on Long Island that has the ARTAS® System, a state-of-the-art robotic hair transplant system that can give a healthier head of hair. [Read more…] about The Connection Between Hats and Hair Loss?