Family History

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Is Hair Loss Hereditary and are Genes Inherited from Mother's Side or Father's Side of Family?

July 24th, 2006

Q: Why do some people have a full head of hair into their seventies or eighties and others start to go bald in their late teens or early twenties?
A: The cause is genetic and this poly-genetic trait can be inherited from the mother’s side, the father’s side, or both.
There is an old wives’ tale that [...]

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Hair Transplant Starting with Crown?

October 5th, 2005

Q: What are your thoughts on performing a hair transplant to the crown first?
A: It depends upon the person’s age, how bald he is likely to become, and the donor supply.
As a general rule, the crown should not be transplanted in a younger person (under 30) as the extent of his balding is hard to [...]

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What is Recommended Treatment of Early Hair Loss?

July 1st, 2005

Q: I am 27 years old and have a Class 3 degree of hair loss. Should I should do a hair transplant or consider non-surgical methods of hair restoration?
A: At age 27 with early hair loss, you should consider non-surgical options first.
Propecia is the most important medication, but you need to be on it for [...]

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