Non-profit Organizations National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) supports research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, supports those with the disease, and educates the public about alopecia areata. Founded in 1981, NAAF is widely regarded as the largest, most influential and most representative foundation associated with alopecia areata. Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation […]
Read about the basics of hair loss and hair growth. Here you will find more discussion on the science of hair loss, as well as the debunking of myths, the psychology of baldness, and even the fun side of hair. Functions of Hair The reasons we have hair, and the functions of its growth patterns, […]
What Causes Hair Loss? Hair loss is one of the most common conditions affecting both men and women worldwide. While it is often associated with aging, it can occur at any stage of life due to a variety of underlying factors. For many people, losing hair can impact not only appearance but also confidence and […]
Diffuse patterned hair loss (DPA) is characterized by hair loss (thinning) across the top of the scalp while the hair on the sides and back of the scalp remain intact. Because donor hair is taken from the sides and back of the scalp, those with a DPA hair loss pattern are often good candidates for surgical hair transplantation. Diffuse unpatterned hair loss (DUPA), on the other hand, is characterized by hair loss not only from the top of the head but also from the sides and back of the scalp. Because persons with DUPA hair loss have thinning on the sides and back, they are usually not good candidates for a hair transplant. DUPA is relatively uncommon in men but it is the most common type of hair loss in women. Both DPA and DUPA in men respond well to medical treatment using minoxidil and finasteride. Unfortunately, finasteride is not indicated for the treatment of hair loss in women.
In appreciation of National Hair Loss Awareness Month, Bernstein Medical has launched a fundraiser for the ISHRS's pro bono program, 'Operation Restore'. This program provides free hair transplants for those who experience localized hair loss due to trauma or illness.
Most people experience hair loss because of androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness), which at least in men, is highly genetic. We know much less about female pattern baldness. Male pattern baldness happens when hair at the top of the scalp reacts to male sex hormones (androgens). Female pattern baldness, however, is much less understood—we don’t know […]
Originally posted at https://www.today.com/shop/hair-loss-versus-shedding-rcna177054 Plus, why you might be experiencing each one. By Emma Stessman When you notice a clump of hair in your brush or a few more strands than usual going down the drain on a wash day, it’s natural to feel a little concerned. But the truth is, we’re all losing hair […]
A patient who visited Dr. Bernstein to learn about her hair loss authored an article on her experiences which appeared in the January 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine. In an article titled, “Thinning Hair Nightmare,” the patient wrote about her struggle in coping with thinning hair, the taboo of talking about women’s hair loss, and ways in which she attempted to overcome these physical and emotional difficulties.
Dr. Eric S. Schweiger, board-certified dermatologist, is quoted in a few recent articles on the effects of chemotherapy on hair, genetic testing for hair loss, and caring for a bald or balding scalp. The articles were published in Energy Times and HairLoss.com. View the full post to read what Dr. Schweiger has to say on these topics.
Renowned hair restoration surgeons Robert M. Bernstein, M.D., F.A.A.D., and Dr. William Rassman, have co-authored the first authoritative, but user-friendly guide, to help both men and women understand hair loss, its prevention, and their medical and hair transplant options. The book, published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., is set for a December 3 publication date. Titled Hair Loss & Replacement for Dummies, the book follows in the tradition of the other informative books in the popular For Dummies series. Dr. Bernstein is the author of numerous medical publications on hair restoration, which can be found at www.bernsteinmedical.com. Those who follow the current trends in hair restoration and hair transplant procedures know Dr. Bernstein for his pioneering work in the development of the Follicular Unit Transplantation procedure which has revolutionized the treatment of hair loss. Recently awarded a certificate of achievement from Columbia University, he has been named one of New York Magazine's "The Best Doctors in New York" for the ninth consecutive year.