The two main differences between body hair grafts and those which grow on the head are: body hair thrives on DHT (dehydrotestosterone), whereas head hair…
Category: Hair Loss Questions
Q. Beard Hair restoration: Dr. Umar, can you use UGraft FUE to restore my beard to fullness?
Yes, UGraft FUE can be used to extract hair from your head or body areas for transfer to your beard with the purpose of restoring…
Q. I am still in my teens and losing hair? Is it too early restoration of hair a good idea?
To determine if early restoration of hair should be done one has to consider the nature of the treatment. It is often alright to begin…
Body to beard hair transplant for a better match in color and texture
Body to beard hair transplant for a better match in color The lumber jack full beard look is in vogue. Some are seeking body to…
Q. My beard hair is coarser than my head hair. Won’t it look strange to have two different hair textures after a body hair transplant?
It is actually very common for coarser hair to grow in the beard regions and other parts of the body. But this does not mean…
Q. Is it ever too late for hair restoration surgery?
According to Dr. Umar, it is often not too late for hair restoration surgery. Conventional forms of hair restoration surgical procedures are only able to use…
I want hair restoration for the crown, but I don’t have enough follicles on my head. What should I do?
This is a very common dilemma faced by many individuals who are hoping to reverse their crown hair loss through a hair restoration surgery using…
Pattern baldness genetics. Are environmental factors important ?
The core cause of pattern baldness is DNA. pattern baldness genetics is a hot topic of research interest. This creates protein receptors on the hair follicles…
Is there a link between air pollution and hair loss?
Scientists are still researching whether there is a connection between air pollution and hair loss. One recent study in particular compared the extent of hair loss in…
Q. Propecia and alcohol: Is it true that Propecia can lower my interest in alcohol?
So far, there have only been informal observational studies on the connection between Propecia and alcohol. Propecia is a trade name for finasteride. The research…