Hair Loss Glossary

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Glossary

Acne Keloidalis Firm, red brown papules (small bumps) and plaques on the back of the scalp at the nape of the neck of unknown etiology. It has a genetic predisposition and occurs more commonly in persons of African descent. It is treated with local injections of corticosteroids, antibiotics, and surgery. Because these lesions occur in […]

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Propecia (Finasteride)

Propecia, the brand name for finasteride, is the only FDA approved oral medication for hair loss. Read more about how propecia (finasteride) helps prevent hair loss.

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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.

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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 […]

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Other Resources

The field of surgical hair restoration has undergone such dramatic changes over the past decade with the introduction of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Extraction, that much of the traditional hair transplant literature is now obsolete. The Resources section of our site will focus on publications that are relevant for patients seeking hair replacement […]

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Diagnosis

Physician Consult Before & After Photos of Female Patients The diagnosis of “female pattern” hair loss is relatively straightforward when there is a history of gradually thinning in the front and/or top of the scalp, relative preservation of the frontal hairline, a positive family history of hair loss, and the presence of miniaturization in the […]

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Scarring Alopecia

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT The term “cicatricial alopecia” or “scarring alopecia” refers to a diverse group of uncommon disorders that destroy hair follicles and associated sebaceous (oil) glands resulting in permanent hair loss. Although more commonly seen in women, scarring alopecia can occur in both sexes. This destructive process may or may not be symptomatic; for […]

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Study More Accurately Predicts Severe Balding Risk Using New Genetic Profile

What are the chances that I will go bald? How bald will I be? Can I know for sure? These are among the most common questions we get from patients in our hair loss consultations. Despite extensive knowledge about the mechanisms and causes of androgenetic alopecia (common baldness), the answers to these questions have been a bit hazy. New research has sharpened the focus on the genetic mix that results in hair loss and has enabled more accurate predictions. A study published in February 2017 in the journal PLoS Genetics identified over 250 gene locations newly linked to hair loss. Using this information, researchers more accurately predicted severe balding compared to previous methods.

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Classification

Physician Consult Before & After Photos of Female Patients As discussed in the section on the causes of hair loss in women, women’s hair loss can be classified into diffuse hair loss, localized hair loss, or patterned hair loss. It can also be divided into scarring and non-scarring types. Since the diffuse, non-scarring female hair […]

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Avoiding Pitfalls in Planning a Hair Transplant

Synopsis: The ability to achieve full cosmetic benefit in follicular unit hair transplantation depends upon a number of factors including proper patient selection, accurately assessing the patient’s donor supply, appropriately designing the hair line and correctly distributing the grafts. This paper reviews the major mistakes that doctors make in these key aspects of the hair restoration process and advises the practitioner on how to avoid them so that the patient will achieve the best possible results.

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