New Development in the Scientific Understanding of Hair Loss
The new study published in the Science Translational Medicine Journal has shown there is an association of prostaglandin pathways in hair growth. The study was done at the University of Pennsylvania and was published in March 2012 by Catseralis et. al. which reveals a new pathway for balding. This has the potential to be a… Read More »
Hair Stem Cells 2012 – Multi-layered Environment for Hair Growth
Hair stem cell research is one of the most promising areas for hair restoration in the future. Currently there are many advanced techniques for hair transplantation; however a long journey remains in order to provide hair loss sufferers with an unlimited source of hair, and stem cells might be an answer to this need. In… Read More »
What Is A Miniaturization Study And Why Is It Important?
When attempting to determine a person’s level of hair miniaturization and future patterns of balding, a miniaturization study is critical. This method reveals the rate of hair thinning in comparison with the surrounding normal healthy hair. The hair found on the back and sides of the head in most cases lasts a lifetime since these hairs are… Read More »
FUE or FUT hair transplant through strip technique – which one is for me?
Often times we at US Hair Restoration receive questions about the difference between the FUT Strip Method and the FUE procedure. Some will make claims that one option is superior, while the other is inferior. Both hair transplant techniques are done in US Hair Restoration and have their own adavntages and disadvantages. Here is a… Read More »
Hair Loss Medications Don’t Work on Me
Q: My doctor put me on propecia at 21 when I told him about the hair loss and I took it for about six months but it had no effect on my hair loss. I also started to use rogaine around age 23/24 for a couple of months but stopped because it made my hair… Read More »
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 »