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Hair Loss Problem

Hair Loss is a big problem in today’s world. The multinational  companies and individuals are more than eager to drill a big hole in your pocket. The competition in industry  who is able to dig the bigger hole. The bigger the better for them. Millions of dollars are being spent on advertising and marketing the…

History of Surgical Procedures for Correction of Hair Loss

The most effective procedure of restoration of hair loss for good long term results is the surgical correction. Before embarking upon hair transplantation we should know about all other procedures of surgical hair restoration. The concept behind all procedures of surgical hair restoration is redistribution of the hair rather than addition of new hair. Some…

Pathophysiology of Hair Loss

Pathophysiology of Hair Loss Pathophysiology of Hair Loss: Male pattern baldness has been established as an androgen-mediated miniaturization of genetically susceptible hair follicles. In women, male pattern baldness is presumed to occur due to the same process. Male hormone testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone by the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. This enzyme in addition to other…