Smoking May Contribute to Male Baldness, According to Study
If health concerns aren’t enough to convince a man to quit smoking, perhaps the threat of baldness will work.
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Cold Laser Comb Promises Home Baldness Therapy
The LaserComb® uses low-level or cold-light laser to deliver what its maker calls photobiostimulation to prevent hair loss and regrow hair.
Cosmetic Surgeon Uses Botox for Baldness Treatment
A Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon thinks Botox® Cosmetic might provide a cure for baldness.
Eating Healthy Won't Help Hair Loss for Most People
The poor eating habits that have developed in our society in recent decades have been blamed for a host of health issues, but they can't often be blamed for permanent hair loss. For most people, that comes from genetic inheritance.
Worldwide Popularity of Hair Transplants on the Rise
Hair transplants are becoming increasingly popular around the world, especially in Asia and the Middle East, according to statistics compiled by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS).
Stem Cells May Be the Future of Hair Restoration
Will stem cell research lead to advances in hair restoration treatments? Learn about the future of hair loss and stem cells.
Genetic Testing for Male Pattern Baldness: Follicular Forecasting or Hair Loss Hunches?
Until recently, men who were worried about going bald had few options. Now, however, a company called HairDX is offering men the opportunity to assess their genetic risk of hair loss.
The Cure for Your Bald Scalp May Be as Simple as Getting Someone Else's
The current solution for men and women seeking to revitalize their thinning or receding hair is to undergo hair-replacement surgery, also known as follicular unit grafting.
Send in the Clones
Just the word "cloning" conjures up science fiction images of pod people and Stepford Wives. But science is catching up to fiction in the production of genetically identical organisms, and one of the most promising applications for cloning is in the patient-driven field of hair replacement.
Female Hair Loss
Female hair loss and thinning hair in women is more common than you might think. Hair loss in women can be prevented by undergoing female hair loss treatment. DocShop can help you find a hair loss specialist who can help you with your condition.
Male Hair Loss
Male hair loss and male balding can be corrected with male hair loss treatment. Preventing hair loss can be achieved with several different remedies. DocShop can provide you with information on hair loss and connect you with a specialist in your area.
Types of Hair Loss
Alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia can be the cause of female hair loss and male baldness. Male pattern baldness and female baldness usually result from these genetic conditions. This page provides comprehensive information on the different types of hair loss.
Hair Transplants Cost & Financing
Examine hair transplant and restoration costs and prices and learn about possible financing options. DocShop can help you find a specialist in affordable permanent hair replacement near you.
Hair Loss Causes
Hair loss can affect both men and women and there is a variety of possible causes, including alopecia areata, menopause, chemotherapy, and changes in the body after surgery or pregnancy. Examine these hair loss causes and locate a hair restoration specialist near you with DocShop.
Information on Thinning Hair and Hair Restoration
Hair loss is a phenomenon that can affect men and women, as well as children. Thankfully, new hair loss prevention and restoration treatments can improve the look of thinning hair.
State-of-the-Art Hair Transplant Techniques
Mild to moderate male pattern hair loss affects approximately 50 percent of men by age 50. The exact cause of male pattern baldness is unknown, although there are several contributory factors.