Approximately 70% of men and 40% of women suffer from hair loss, most commonly from Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss. Though the primary mechanism for hair loss has not yet been clearly established, both men and women who are afflicted display shrinkage of the hair follicle over time. It is thought that the conversion [Read More]
The prevalence of progressive AGA approaches 50% of Caucasian men and women beyond the age of 40; whereas in Asian, Native American, and African American men the prevalence is lower and less severe. There is a definite pattern the author has seen the past 34 years in hair restoration. Ten years ago, seven of ten [Read More]
A recent study has looked at platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for female androgenetic alopecia, with somewhat conflicting results. Any excessive or abnormal loss of hair is known, in medical terms, as alopecia. Male pattern baldness is a well-known condition. Hair loss in women, although less common, can occur as a result of disease, stress, hormonal [Read More]
There’s good news for the millions of men around the world who have resigned themselves to male pattern baldness. Determined to a large degree by genetics, androgenetic alopecia (androgens are male sex hormones) can begin as early as the teenage years, and it is estimated that more than half the men over the age of [Read More]
