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Medical Reference Related to Hair Loss

51. Understanding Surgical Hair Restoration
    

    How surgical hair restoration works: where donor hair comes from, how hair type and skin color play a role, and other factors.

52. Hair Loss: Introduction
    

    Hair restoration includes surgical and nonsurgical techniques to replace lost hair, including hair transplantation, and other techniques.

53. Surgical Hair Restoration: Are You a Candidate?
    

    Not everyone or every hair loss condition lends itself to hair restoration surgery. Who are the best candidates? Find out here.

54. Hair Loss: Hair Shaft Defects
    

    Damage to the hair fiber can lead to hair loss. This article describes some hair shaft defects that cause hair loss.

55. Hair Loss: Procedures to Avoid
    

    Some hair restoration techniques ¿ such as flaps, line grafts, and scalp reductions ¿ are out-of-date and even risky.

56. Causes of Hair Loss in Women
    

    Women's hair loss shares many of the same causes as men's hair loss, in addition to such conditions as pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause.

57. Surgical Hair Restoration: What to Avoid in a Surgeon
    

    Hair restoration surgery is not regulated in the U.S. and legally anyone with an MD can do hair restoration procedures. It's best to seek an experienced surgeon if you're considering hair restoration surgery. Here's what to stay away from.

58. Surgical Hair Restoration: What to Look for in a Surgeon
    

    Looking for a reputable hair restoration surgeon? Here are questions to ask, considerations to keep in mind, and the type of surgeon or clinic to seek.

59. Women’s Hair Loss and Hair Restoration
    

    Some women with hair loss make good candidates for hair restoration surgery. Learn more here.

60. Hair Replacement
    

    Nonsurgical hair replacement can be an effective option for those who have suffered hair loss.