faq

Question:	What is the relationship between genetics and hair loss?
Answer	Genetics does play a significant role in male-pattern hair loss. But it is not the only factor at work. And there is no clear evidence that pinpoints the gene as coming from the mother or the father’s side

Question:	Can hair loss occur in young adults?
Answer	Yes. Male-pattern baldness can affect men as young as early as the middle or late teens. More typically it occurs in the 20s and early 30s. Your family history may also give you an early clue; if one of your parents has a history of early hair loss, it may increase your risk for thinning hair.

Question:	Is stress a factor in hair loss?
Answer	No. Stress does not cause hair loss. However a shock to the system such as pregnancy can. It is not uncommon for women to see moderate hair loss the first few months after the birth of a baby. This is a temporary condition and the hair quickly returns.

Question:

What causes hair loss?

Answer

Hair loss has many different causes. Normal human hair is usually found in two phases: the growing phase and the sleeping phase. About 80 percent of your hair is in the growing phase and about 20 percent in the sleeping phase. A typical scalp has about 100,000 hairs and the average number of hairs that can fall out on any given day is about 100. And although it has been said many times, it is not true that shaving or hormonal changes, such as menstruation, effect hair growth.

The most common form of baldness in men is called male pattern baldness.

Question:	What could cause a sudden loss of a large amount of hair?
Answer	An illness, pregnancy, rapid weight loss or gain, and drug use, can all cause temporary hair loss. This often occurs when the ratio of growing to resting hairs is disturbed and more growing hair shifts into a resting phase and falls out. As with hair loss after the birth of a child, this condition is temporary and the hair should return.

Question:	What is DHT and how is it involved in hair loss?
Answer	DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is an active form of the male hormone testosterone. Many experts believe that high DHT levels in hair follicles are what initiate baldness. And it is this chemical transformation from testosterone to dihydrotestosterone that many of today’s hair restoration products try to prohibit.

Question:	Do shampoos and other hair products cause hair loss?
Answer	You can have an allergic reaction to one or more of the ingredients in shampoo or other hair care products which can lead to hair loss. Most commercially available shampoos are tested and made to be as safe as possible. Harsh hair dyes, straighteners, and other products can lead to inflammation of the scalp and cause some hair loss.

Question:	How does minoxidil work?
Answer	Minoxidil (Rogaine) is applied to the scalp usually two times a day. And although there is some debate, experts believe that it dialates the blood vessels in the scalp. It works best for areas on the top of the head. Its most beneficial effect is to decrease hair loss and maintain existing growth.

Question:	Can my hairstyle cause my hair to fall out?
Answer	Unfortunately yes, if you wear your hair in tight braids or pull-backs, you risk some hair loss. If you keep this type of hair style for weeks or months at a time, it can result in a scarring alopecia, with no potential for re-growing that hair.

Question:	Is surgery a viable hair loss treatment?
Answer	Any surgery must be considered carefully. The best results will depend on the amount of donor hair and the size o the area to be covered. Also, this type of surgery is more successful when you have enough hair to camouflage the affected area.

Question:	How long does it take to see results from any treatment program?
Answer	Of course, results will vary on a case by case basis. But it’s recommended that you use any topical treatment solutions (like Minoxidil and Propecia) for at least 12-month before evaluating the results.

Question:	How effective is hair transplantation?
Answer	Hair transplantation using Micro grafts, can be very effective in most types of hair loss. It is especially effective in hiding the scars from plastic surgery. Women are better candidates for this procedure than men because their hair loss tends to be less concentrated.