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Q: I am female and thinning can I be a candidate for a Follicular Unit Hair Transplant? A: If it turns out that you have female pattern hair loss, you may be a candidate a hair transplant, but would need to be evaluated by a doctor who specializes in surgical hair restoration. In the evaluation, you should have your degree of hair loss assessed and donor supply measured, using an instrument called a densitometer, to be certain that you have enough permanent donor hair to meet your desired goals. For more information about hair loss in women, please see the Diagnosis of Hair Loss in Women page of the Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration website.
Q: What color hair is the thickest? I thought it was brown, followed by red then blonde? But I am also reading that red is the thickest but redheads have the fewest hairs. --S.F., Cook, Illionis A: In very general terms, the darker the hair, the thicker it is and the lower the density (hairs per area). For example, Asians have the darkest hair, the highest hair diameter and the lowest density. Scandinavian blonds have very high hair density and the fine (diameter) hair. But there are many exceptions, African Americans have black hair, but it is usually very fine and of low density. I have seen red heads in all categories.
Q: Both Propecia and Minoxidil definitely can work in the front of the scalp as long as there is some hair in the area. Although their mechanisms of action are different, both Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) act to thicken miniaturized hair regardless of where it is on the scalp. In fact, there are published data (Leyden et. al., JAAD, 1999) demonstrating this improvement in a controlled clinical trial of men with frontal hair loss. -- J.S., Great Falls, Virginia A: Both Propecia and Minoxidil definitely can work in the front of the scalp as long as there is some hair in the area. Although their mechanisms of action are different, both Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) act to thicken miniaturized hair regardless of where it is on the scalp. In fact, there are published data (Leyden et. al., JAAD, 1999) demonstrating this improvement with finasteride in a controlled clinical trial of men with frontal hair loss. The source of the confusion on this topic is the fact that the FDA limited the application of the drugs to the crown on the package inserts for both Propecia and Rogaine. The FDA did this because Upjohn (the company that introduced Rogaine)…
Men’s Health has published a new spotlight, called “Hair Health.” The multi-article spotlight is featured on the magazine’s website homepage and covers a wide variety of topics related to men’s hair loss and hair transplantation. Dr. Bernstein was asked to contribute to the series of articles, including an “expert advice” feature which answers five commonly-asked questions about hair loss myths.
Hair Transplant Cost: Is It Worth Paying More in the United States? Are you considering a hair transplant to restore your confidence and reclaim your youthful appearance? If so, you’re not alone. Hair loss affects millions of people worldwide, and many are turning to hair transplantation as a permanent solution. However, one of the most […]
  Hair loss affects millions of men and women worldwide, often leading to concerns about appearance and self-confidence. While many temporary treatments exist, hair transplants offer a long-term solution that restores natural hair growth. If you’ve ever wondered, how do hair transplants work? you’ll find that the procedure is based on moving healthy follicles from […]
Schedule a Consultation Hair loss can be a frustrating, emotional experience, but modern surgical techniques like the FUT hair transplant offer lasting, natural-looking solutions. At Bernstein Medical, we specialize in Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) for patients seeking proven, high-density hair restoration performed with precision and expertise. Dr. Robert M. Bernstein, a pioneer in hair transplant […]
Hair Loss Medications Propecia, the brand name for the drug , is the first and only FDA-approved oral medication demonstrated to treat male pattern hair loss. Visit our section on to learn more. Rogaine, the brand name for the drug minoxidil, is a topical hair loss medication. Rogaine, which is available as a solution or […]

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