About Hair Loss, Alopecia (Baldness), Hair Growth and Causes

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About Your Hair Loss and What Causes It

Hair loss may come as a surprise, but it is no mystery. There is always a cause. And the cause can be diagnosed by a physician hair restoration specialist, who can recommend appropriate treatment. Both men and women suffer hair loss but patterns may be different in women than in men.

Male Hair Loss & Pattern Baldness

Male pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss found in men and is an inherited condition.

About Male Hair Loss & Pattern Baldness

Female Hair Loss & Pattern Baldness

Female pattern baldness, or female androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in women and is more common than generally believed. This condition is also inherited.

About Female Hair Loss & Pattern Baldness

Other Causes of Hair Loss

Hair loss can be caused by a number of other factors other than inherited pattern baldness, including stress, bacterial, or self-induced.

About Other Hair Loss Causes

The Hair Growth Cycle

It is important to understand the normal hair growth cycle to understand the conditions under which hair loss can occur.

About Hair Growth & Regrowth

Hair Loss Diagnosis & Analysis

Before recommending or performing a hair restoration procedure, a physician will conduct a scalp examination to determine the cause of your hair loss.

About Hair Loss Diagnosis & Analysis

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