by Siddhi Camila Lama, Ph.D. | Oct 31, 2023 | Hair Restoration Treatments, Microneedling
Microneedling treatments were first developed in the 1990s to help treat scars. Since then, the procedure has been improved. These days, there are many types of microneedling devices with different needle types and lengths. This has allowed microneedling to be used...
by Ann-Marie D’Arcy-Sharpe | Oct 20, 2023 | Finasteride, Hair Restoration Treatments
Finasteride is a drug that is FDA-approved to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and male androgenic alopecia. (1) The cost of finasteride varies depending on which condition it is prescribed for and whether the patient has insurance. Price also depends on...
by Siddhi Camila Lama, Ph.D. | Sep 29, 2023 | Hair Restoration Treatments
Cannabis — a plant formally known as Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis and commonly known as marijuana — is well known for its psychoactive, recreational effects. (1) This has led to this plant being linked to stoner culture and given...
by Mikhaella Vallejo | Sep 18, 2023 | Hair Restoration Treatments
Losing hair at any age can be deeply distressing, but the degree of hair loss at some point in our lives. Hair loss can start early on in life, but most women find that hair thinning picks up as they approach menopause. Treatment options range from platelet rich...
by Siddhi Camila Lama, Ph.D. | Sep 8, 2023 | Hair Restoration Treatments, Hair Transplant
If you’re considering getting a hair transplant, you’ve probably been looking at a lot of before and after pictures — as well as pictures of what you’ll look like post-procedure. And chances are that you’ve stumbled on at least one hair...
by Siddhi Camila Lama, Ph.D. | Aug 28, 2023 | Finasteride, Hair Restoration Treatments
Finasteride is the only pill that’s FDA-approved to treat androgenetic alopecia. It works as a hormone blocker, reducing levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. Lowering DHT levels is important since this androgen is the primary hormonal component involved in...
