Cicatricial alopecia, also known as scarring alopecia, is a less common but significant hair loss condition that can affect both men and women. Unlike some other forms of alopecia, cicatricial alopecia is characterized by the destruction of hair follicles, leading to permanent hair loss. In this article, we’ll explore three essential things you should know about cicatricial alopecia. Watch the …
Evaluating female hair loss and female baldness Diagnosing female hair loss is time-consuming, yet extremely rewarding for physicians. It requires a detailed medical history, and an in-depth scalp examination, looking at clues for a diagnosis. Scalp dermoscopy, which allows physicians to look closely at the impacted area, has emerged as an invaluable tool in recognizing features of various hair loss …
Like all biological things, hair has a cycle. For women, it is important to understand this hair growth cycle to understand why hair loss or female baldness occur. The hair follicle is an anatomical structure which evolved to produce and extrude (push out) a hair shaft. Hair is made up of proteins called keratins. Human hair grows in a continuous cyclic …
Female hair loss is a complex issue that affects many women worldwide. In a recent live stream hosted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), top experts Dr. Jennifer Krejci, Dr. Antonella Tosti, Dr. Paul Cotterill, and Dr. Nicole Rogers shared their knowledge on the causes, treatments, and considerations for female pattern hair loss. Here’s a comprehensive summary …
Dr. Sam Lam and Dr. Shadi Zari cover everything about androgenetic alopecia in women. Its causes, treatments, and more will be discussed.
Is Male-Pattern Hair Loss in Your Future? If you are an adult male with male-pattern hair loss in your close male relatives, you will probably want to know: You are justified in asking these questions because male-pattern hair loss is the male form of androgenetic alopecia-hair loss that occurs in genetically predisposed persons. The genetic predisposition is hereditary-that is, it …
Female pattern hair loss cures… Does anything really work for women? posted by Nicole E. Rogers, MD, FISHRS on May 13, 2015 Many in our field would argue it’s not worth even treating women for female pattern hair loss, citing concerns about donor area, the scarcity of effective treatments, or how difficult it can be to achieve patient satisfaction. But these concerns …
As the percentage of women who suffer hair loss grows, so too will the number of products sold to women for their hair loss. These products, hawked by late night pitches via infomercials, prey on those who may be concerned about recent or dramatic hair loss. We at ISHRS prescribe to the “if it sounds too good to be true, …
Eyebrow hair restoration Surgery and eyelash surgery posted by James A. Harris, MD, FISHRS Eyebrows and eyelashes make an important contribution to facial symmetry and presentation of self to others. A person without eyebrows and/or eyelashes may feel very self-conscious about his/her appearance. Transplantation or reconstructive surgery can often restore eyebrows and eyelashes. Eyebrows and eyelashes are lost in a variety …
Reasons of hair loss in women: a discussion of the most common female hair loss causes Believe it or not there are many reasons for hair loss and hair thinning occuring in women, this is not uncommon. DNAIndia.com recently reported an increase number of women seeking help and answers on why hair loss affects them. The great news is help is out …
Hair loss can be a distressing experience for women, impacting their self-esteem and confidence. Fortunately, advancements in the field of hair loss treatments have led to innovative solutions specifically designed for women. In the video below, Dr. Jerry Cooley discusses the many different treatment innovations for women who suffer from hair thinning or hair loss. Low Level Laser Treatment One …
Female pattern hair loss affects roughly fifty percent of women by the time they get to be post menopausal. Unlike androgenetic alopecia and male hair loss, it is not always easy to detect when you look at a woman with thinning hair that it is medically treatable. Therefore, it typically takes more of a diagnostic acumen from the doctor because …
Gabby Douglas as hair role model? We here at the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery are Olympics’ fans like everyone else. Normally, you wouldn’t think the Olympics would create a hair controversy, but this year, we caught a whiff of a media stir that merits our comment. When U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas was winning gold medals for her tumbling …
I’m losing more hair than usual when I comb, brush and shampoo. Am I Going to Lose All of My Hair? What Can I Do to Stop Losing Hair? Early signs of hair loss are difficult to interpret in women. In men, the most likely cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, also called male-pattern hair loss (Click on About …
Twenty-year-old college student Hanna C. of Hartford, Ky., has gotten really good at beating the odds. Born 15 weeks premature and given only a five percent chance to live, Hanna not only survived but thrived with the love and support of her aunt and uncle who raised her and whom Hanna knows only as mom and dad. But her difficult …
Some people want “a little extra” to enhance medical or surgical hair restoration (hair implants). Other people are temporarily or permanently unable to grow hair and are therefore not candidates for transplantation. And some may want to avoid any type of surgical procedure (hair implants) or may be attracted to the promise of unlimited density and fullness. …