Accutane and Hair Loss
Q: Hello. I am considering getting a hair transplant and had some questions for you. I am 27 years old and began losing hair around age 21 immediately after using the drug accutane. I was on a very high dose and took more than the recommended amount during those couple weeks because I thought I… Read More »
Treatment Options for Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata (AA) is a type of local hair loss due to autoimmune reaction of the patient’s body against hair follicles. Alopecia Areata generally presents as circular coin shape hair loss lesions, but it can progress to involve larger areas of the scalp (Alopecia Capitis) or even the entire body (Alopecia Universalis). Several treatment options… Read More »
Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for hair restoration
Q: Hi Dr Mohebi, Can you tell me your opinion on products like iGrow (low level laser therapy). Thanks so much, A: Hello, Unfortunately, there has been very little research done on different types of laser treatments for hair restoration and most studies are done in small numbers, lacking significant results. As you already know… Read More »
Is My Donor Hair Thick Enough for Hair Transplantation?
Q: Is my donor area thick enough and did I have any signs of miniaturization there? Most men I have seen that are bald on top have a much thicker back area of their hair that is not affected by mpb than I do. From your experience and knowledge is it good enough not only… Read More »
Cost of FUE Hair Transplants at US Hair Restoration – Los Angeles
I am in need of 1500 to 2000 graphs placed using FUE. Please let me know the price/graft you have available in Los Angeles, CA.
Time Restraints on Second Hair Transplant Procedure
If we need to add density to an already transplanted area we have to wait 6 months following the first hair transplant surgery.
Transplanting Hair to a Genetically Receded Hairline
Designing a hairline that was not present before is possible but each patients desires must be evaluated to determine how reasonable their expectations are.
Sex and Hair Loss
People believe they lose hair due to having too much sex. The fact is that most patients attempt to find a reason for rapid loss of hair in the early stages. Thas is often the same age that they are most active sexualy. The combination of the two may convince them that they may have lost… Read More »
Liquid Minoxidil
Q: I’ve been using 5% topical minoxidil in liquid form for five months and see some positive results (I think) but I have two side effects: 1) itchiness–it’s mild, I can live with it 2) a crust forms that’s dry and I can pick it off, little dry flakes–that is. Questions are simple: 1) Can/should… Read More »