What Is Hair Density And How Does It Relate To Hair Loss?
When we think of someone who has a thick head of hair, we might be referring to if the individual hair strands are more coarse or fine… which has a big impact on the hair styles we choose. What we are more likely talking about is hair density. Hair density specifically refers to the number […]
Eggs and Hair Loss
Protein helps you grow healthy hair when you eat it, but some people are touting the use of protein and other food products directly on your hair. When someone says eggs are good to fight hair loss, that can lead to a lot of questions. Here is how we can help you figure out the […]
Sleeping Tips for After a Hair Transplant
When you invest in surgical hair replacement, you want to do everything in your power to make it a success. Transplantation aftercare is an important part of a successful procedure. How you care for your scalp and your fresh grafts helps determine how comfortable your recovery is and how well the grafts heal.
What Is Hair Transplant Overharvesting?
Getting a hair transplant to help address thinning hair or balding might seem like the perfect solution, but it does not always end up that way. Some patients are finding that they suffer from a condition called donor area alopecia. This is caused by the over-harvesting of donor hair… which is sadly common in overseas […]
Almond Milk and Hair Loss
In the quest to find affordable and healthy solutions to maintain and prevent hair loss, people put a lot of things in their bodies or on their hair. Of these, almond milk has become a popular option that touts healthier and more luscious locks. Almond milk is – as the name suggests – a plant-based […]
What Is A Hair Graft?
Hair thinning or loss can add discomfort and stress to an already stressful life. Even though hair loss is very common (affecting the overwhelming majority of men and many women as well), it doesn’t make experiencing the change any easier. And while it is understandable to look toward alternative approaches to hair restoration, hair transplant […]
Does Tretinoin Affect Hair Growth?
There’s a seemingly endless list of medications, supplements, and products claiming to slow hair loss or aid in hair growth. While many of these have little scientific support, there is growing evidence that tretinoin (a type of synthetic retinol) may be a promising treatment for several types of hair loss. Tretinoin is a prescription retinoid […]
What Are 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors?
The enzyme 5-alpha-reductase is present in the prostate, liver, and skin. In childhood and adolescence, it plays a crucial role in prostate and hair growth. Unfortunately, in adulthood, it can lead to an overabundance of dihydrotestosterone which – among other issues – contributes to androgenic alopecia (also known as male pattern baldness).
Do Scalp Biopsies Help Diagnose Hair Loss?
Hair thinning and loss is a reality for the vast majority of us. Not only will approximately 85% of men experience some amount of balding by the age of 50, but more than half of all women will experience noticeable hair thinning or loss in their lifetimes as well. The largest percentage of that hair […]
Why More Men are Getting Hair Transplants
It’s an astounding statistic: According to the International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), 1 in 13 men will have a hair transplant during his lifetime. Hair replacement, like other cosmetic procedures, is gaining in popularity every year and truly has gone mainstream.