Introduction We at Sure Hair would like to honour the achievements of one of the founding researchers of Hair transplantation, Norman Orentreich (Fig 1) (1). Norman Orentreich developed the first and only permanent solution to hair loss making him truly the father of hair transplantation. He discovered that hair maintains
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Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss Chemotherapy can be used to cure or control the spread of cancer1. Chemotherapy treatments are commonly associated with side effects as cytotoxic drugs can have a damaging impact on healthy cells2. Hair loss can be a distressing side effect of chemotherapy treatments, influencing a patient’s body image
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5) Side-Effect Free Using a hair system means no drugs are required. There are only two medications currently approved for common causes of hair loss such as pattern baldness1. These medications have been shown to decrease further loss and improve new growth, but both have their downsides and only one
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Hair transplants are a common way we can adjust our hairlines and create coverage in our thinning areas. There are many different techniques used in hair transplants. Strip excision, follicular unit extraction (FUE) and partial longitudinal-follicular unit transplantation are examples of some techniques used today. Although all of these can
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Hair transplants can add coverage and encourage confidence. With so many different techniques available it may be hard to choose which method best suits you. Today we are going to discuss one hair transplant option that does not require sacrificing the length of your hair. FUE is a popular technique
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Low level laser therapy, also known as low level light therapy (LLLT), uses red light to stimulate hair follicles to grow. Laser light therapy is used to treat many dermatological conditions, as well as wound healing and joint pain relief. Possible mechanisms of action include extension of the growth phase
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Toupees or wigs Toupees or wigs (as seen in the picture) are custom made, fitted hair pieces that cover up hair loss or thinning hair.1 They consist of natural or synthetic hair, attached to a customized membrane. They can be fixed to the wearer’s scalp either semi-permanently, using medical grade adhesives,
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Before considering hair transplantation, patients often try any number of medications or natural supplements to induce hair growth and prevent further hair loss. A quick internet search for “treatment for hair loss” returns over 25 million entries! Rogaine® (generic name: minoxidil) is the only FDA- and Health Canada approved medication
Read more →In earlier articles I always talk about pluggy and bad transplants. We specialize in several areas but we are probably most known for our amazing hairlines. See the repair work here by our Staff using the Uni-Stran Technique.
Read more →There are a lot of myths about baldness and why men become bald. Perhaps this is driven, in part, by the fact that as many as two out of three men will begin to lose their hair by age 60. With so many men developing a hair loss problem, theories
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