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Hair Restoration Answers What is Lichen planopilaris?

Q: What is Lichen planopilaris? -- G.S., Pleasantville, NY A: Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a distinct variant of cicatricial (scarring) alopecia, a group of uncommon disorders which destroy the hair follicles and replace them with scar tissue. LPP is considered to have an autoimmune cause. In this condition, the body’s immune system attacks the hair follicles causing scarring and permanent hair loss. Clinically, LPP is characterized by the increased spacing of full thickness terminal hairs (due to follicular destruction) with associated redness around the follicles, scaling and areas of scarred scalp. Read more ».

Hair Restoration Answers Dr. Bernstein Answers Questions On HairDX Genetic Test To Predict Hair Loss

The HairDX genetic test for hair loss offers information that can aid you and your doctor in making an informed decision about the treatment of your hair loss. It offers one more bit of information that, in the context of other data (such as hair loss pattern, scalp miniaturization and family history) can help guide you and your doctor to formulate an appropriate treatment plan. How does it work? How accurate is the test? How does the test compare to information obtained from a history and physical exam by your physician? Dr. Bernstein answers these questions and more on the HairDX genetic test for hair loss.

Hair Restoration Research Follicular Unit Transplantation

Synopsis: This paper reviews the core concepts of Follicular Unit Transplantation, including basing the surgical planning on the follicular unit constant, using only individual, naturally occurring units in the transplant and accomplishing the restoration in a few number of large sessions. The section then describes the techniques of follicular unit hair transplantation as the procedure enters its second decade.

Bernstein Medical Page Hair Transplants

Hair transplant surgery is a procedure in which hair is moved from the back and/or sides of the scalp, where the hair is permanent (donor area), to areas that are thinning or bald on the front, top, or crown of the scalp (recipient area). Once transplanted, the hair will continue to grow for a person’s lifetime. It is the aesthetic arrangement of these individual follicular unit grafts that enables the surgeon to create the most natural results possible from a hair restoration procedure.

Bernstein Medical Page Laser Therapy For Hair Loss

Bernstein Medical does not endorse the use of any LLLT products. Learn more about: Laser Therapy Note: The following is informative and does not imply a recommendation from our medical staff. Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in hair restoration utilizes cool lasers to stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss. LLLT is based on the scientific […]

Bernstein Medical Page Chapter 6 – Hair Loss Medications

The FDA approval of oral finasteride, in the form of Propecia, has been a major breakthrough in the medical management of male pattern baldness. Before Propecia, the only medically proven treatment was topical minoxidil (Rogaine) and this medication was only minimally effective and, for many, a nuisance to apply. Propecia, on the other hand, is […]

Bernstein Medical Page Causes

The Mechanism of Male Hair Loss: DHT DHT causes “miniaturization” of hair follicles Hereditary hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the action of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on genetically susceptible scalp hair follicles. Normally, hair follicles cycle through a growth stage (anagen), which lasts 2-6 years, and a resting stage (telogen), which […]

Bernstein Medical Page FDA Clearance

The following is a press release from Lexington Intl, LLC, the company that produces the HairMax LaserComb. For the first time in twenty three years, a new home-use treatment for female hair loss is available. Lexington Intl, LLC, is excited to announce they have received groundbreaking FDA Marketing Clearance for the HairMax LaserComb Lux 9 to treat female hair loss and promote hair growth. Included as a key part of the submission was a multi-center clinical study proving the efficacy and safety of the medical device. View the page to read more.

Hair Restoration Answers What is the Origin of the Term DUPA?

Q: What is the Origin of the Term DUPA? -- Z.Z., Darien, CT A: The terms DPA and DUPA were first described by O’tar Norwood in his seminal 1975 publication: Male Pattern Baldness: Classification and Incidence. ((Norwood OT. Male pattern baldness: classification and incidence. So. Med. J 1975;68:1359-1365. Download))

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