Pioneers of hair transplantation in Toronto

Pioneers of hair transplantation in Toronto

One of the true pioneers of surgical hair restoration, a true global pioneer in the field, is Dr David J Seager. Dr Seager founded The Seager Hair Transplant Centre and was instrumental in pioneering the Uni-Strand™ hair transplant methods we use here at the Sure hair transplant centre in Toronto.

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How to treat alopecia areata: Corticosteroids

How to treat alopecia areata: Corticosteroids

Once diagnosed, alopecia areata treatment decisions will most likely depend in part on the severity of the disease. All treatment options are considered off-label but there are examples with a long history which have been used regularly with some success. For instance, corticosteroids are often used as front line therapy.

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Norman Orentreich (1922-2019)

Norman Orentreich (1922-2019)

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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Hair Regeneration using Fat cells

Hair Regeneration using Fat cells

Introduction Hair regeneration, is it possible? Akin to a holy grail, regenerative medicine has led people to extreme lengths. Hair loss in particular has proven to be elusive to treat. Hair is undoubtedly valuable to us, is tied to our identity, and is a means of self-expression. Cultures throughout history

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Are 5-alpha reductase blockers safe?

Are 5-alpha reductase blockers safe?

Introduction Despite how common it is, male pattern hair loss is something that exactly no one looks forward to. About 70% of men are expected to be affected at some point throughout life (1).  That’s about 35 million men in the United States at any given time. The best part

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