Hair Loss Treatment and Solutions Blog

There is a lot to consider when researching hair restoration. The key to a successful hair restoration experience is research and education. This will lead to the selection of a first-rate hair loss doctors who will ultimately have your best interest at heart. Read this article to see a number of considerations to evaluate before undergoing hair surgery. Read More

A hot debate on our hair restoration discussion forum has been whether or not low level laser therapy works as a hair loss treatment. Though it has recently been FDA approved as a hair loss treatment - what does FDA approval really mean? What are well respected hair restoration physicians saying about low level laser therapy? Read More

Hair Shedding is a normal part of the hair growth cycle. However - at what point can one determine whether or not hair shedding could be an indication of genetic hair loss? This article will explain the normal hair growth cycle and signs to look for that might indicate hereditary hair loss. Read More

Hair loss is often thought to be a condition that only men experience, however there are over 20 million women that experience hereditary hair loss in the United States alone. The Ludwig and Savin Scale is intended as a measurement tool for women who suffer from Androgenetic Alopecia (female pattern baldness) to determine their level of balding. Read More

There are several types of hair loss however, the most common type is genetic hair loss. Hair follicles are genetically programmed - and therefore, Androgenic Alopecia (hereditary hair loss) is caused by the genes. Here you will read how hereditary hair loss works and and hair loss treatments available. Read More

Hereditary hair loss will affect about half of the American male population. Luckily, in the past few years there have been drug treatments developed that can slow down, completely stop, or even reverse hair loss in some men. While there is still no cure for hair loss, drugs such as Propecia or Avodart have given many men hope for holding on to the hair they have and maybe even regaining some of what they lost. When considering a medicinal regimen, many hair loss sufferers find themselves asking which medication is right for them. This article will help you understand how both Propecia and Advodart inhibit the development of DHT, which acts as the active ingrediant in male pattern baldness. The relative advantages and disadvantages of these hair loss treatments will also be compared, as well as their potential side effects. Read More