What is DHT?
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 […]
How Thinning Hair Affects a Woman’s Self-Confidence
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 […]
Younger Men and Hair Loss
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 […]
Understanding the ARTAS® Robotic Hair Transplant System
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 proven 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 […]
What is Trichotillomania?
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 […]
Easing Anxiety Before Your Hair Restoration Procedure
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 proven hair restoration procedure available, it’s understandable that our patients will […]
Is There a Link Between Dandruff and Hair Loss?
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 […]
Study Shows Accuracy of the ARTAS® System
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 […]
What To Know About FDA Approved Non-Surgical Hair Loss Options
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 […]
The Connection Between Hats and Hair Loss?
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 […]