Low Level Laser Therapy for Hair Loss: Two Leading Hair Restoration Surgeons Explain What It Is and Why It Works A conversation with Dr. Sara Wasserbauer and Dr. Robert Leonard, ISHRS members and hair restoration specialists. Most people searching for answers about hair loss have heard of Rogaine. Many have heard of Propecia. But a surprising number have never heard …
Introduction to Hair Follicle Regeneration Claire Higgins, PhD, a leading researcher at Imperial College London, heads the Skin Regeneration Laboratory in the United Kingdom, focusing on skin and hair follicle regeneration. Her team, consisting of four postdoctoral researchers and seven PhD students, explores ways to restore the original form and function of tissues affected by disease or injury. The primary …
The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) recently honored two members for their significant contributions to the field of hair restoration surgery during its 32nd World Congress.
DOWN TO ONE HAIR TRANSPLANTATION PROCEDURE FROM 3.4 TO ACHIEVE DESIRED RESULT Surgical advancements, improvements in efficiency driving need for fewer treatments CHICAGO – April 22, 2022. According to results of a new member survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), 68% of members reported performing an average of one procedure per patient in 2021 to …
Congratulations to the ISHRS 2021 Research Grant Recipients Every year at the ISHRS Annual Business Meeting during the World Congress, we announce new research grant recipients. The Scientific Research, Grants & Awards Committee oversees the ISHRS research grant process including rating the proposals and determining the awardees. Congratulations to the 2021 Recipients: Jae Hyun Park, MD, PhDResearch team: Kwak Mee …
In this video, Nilofer Farjo, MBChB, FISHRS interviewed Glen Jankowski PhD on the psychosocial issues surrounding hair loss. He is a senior lecturer in the School of Social Sciences at Leeds Beckett University in the UK and has been involved in androgenetic alopecia research since 2014. His PhD thesis was on men’s body image.
Welcome to our article on non-surgical hair loss treatments and the intriguing effects of exogenous testosterone on hair loss. We’re here to shed light on the importance of holistic hair loss management beyond surgical procedures. This comprehensive guide, presented by Vikram Jayaprakash, a seasoned hair transplant specialist from Melbourne, Australia, explores the nuances of hair loss treatment and the role …
Welcome to an enlightening conversation with Dr. Claire Higgins, PhD, a senior lecturer specializing in bioengineering at Imperial College London. In this dialogue, Dr. Higgins shares her invaluable insights into the fascinating world of hair loss research, stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and the intricate role genetics play in hair regrowth. You can watch the video below to listen …
Every year at the ISHRS Annual Business Meeting during the World Congress, we announce new research grant recipients. The Scientific Research, Grants & Awards Committee oversees the ISHRS research grant process including rating the proposals and determining the awardees. Congratulations to the ISHRS 2020 Grant Recipients:-James T. Harris, MD, FISHRSInvestigation of the Bioaersolization of Blood and Skin Tissues During FUE …
On Tuesday, September 1, we held a Live Stream to get a glimpse of the Norwood Lecture at the ISHRS 2020 Virtual World Congress taking place from October 17-25. Drs. Marc Avram and Nicole Rogers interviewed Angela M. Christiano, PhD. She will be our Norwood Lecturer and will be speaking in General Session 2: Hair Follicle Regeneration I which will …
In this video, Dr. Gorana Kuka Epstein talks about her journey in regenerative medicine. She was trained as a plastic surgeon in Serbia and although she now lives in Miami practicing in consultation with Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, she maintains an active practice in Belgrade, Serbia. Her interest in regenerative medicine came about from the idea that the body’s own tissue …
Dear ISHRS Members, The past month has seen profound changes. There are few things that affect everyone in the world at the same time. It is incredible to think of the global magnitude of the effects of this pandemic. At the same time, we as a global population have never been more connected than now due to the Internet and technology. We …
Abstract: Background: The occurrence of sexual dysfunction side-effects associated with finasteride use in men with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is thought to be less prevalent than is publicized. There is a need to investigate sexual dysfunction among finasteride users with population-based controls.[1] Authors: Robert S. Haber, MD, FISHRS, Cleveland, Ohio, USA Aditya K. Gupta, MD, PhD, FISHRS, London, Ontario, Canada Edwin …
HAIR RESTORATION SURGERIES JUMPED 60 PERCENT WORLDWIDE New survey reports Asia, Middle East and United States performing the most procedures GENEVA, IL. – September 19, 2017. Hair restoration surgery is having a moment, according to results released today of a new member survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS). The worldwide volume of surgical hair restoration …
Hair loss treatments Practice Census 2015 Every other year the ISHRS conducts a detailed study looking at the trends within hair restoration and hair loss treatments – both surgical and non-surgical. As the largest medical association of leading hair loss and restoration physicians with more than 1,100 members throughout 70 countries, the ISHRS has a …
posted by Nilofer P. Farjo, MBChB, FISHRS on October 20, 2014 New findings from research help explain why hair loss happens (ie. specific gene/hormone carried by individual). Research by Rodney Sinclair’s lab in Melbourne studied patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) vs normal subjects. His findings showed that the arrector pili muscle degenerated and was replaced by fat tissue in all subjects. This …