The etiology of Alopecia Areata is unknown. We do believe it results from our immune system attacking our hair follicles. We know it can be reversed in the majority of patients.
This study, that our office participated in, demonstrates again how laser energy can stimulate hair follicles. Excited to present this at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery annual meeting in April.
This recent article reminds us that all medications have potential side effects. Low dose oral minoxidil has been an effective new treatment for men and women with hair loss.
Male and female pattern hair loss are progressive conditions. Surgery and medical therapy are the best combination to achieve short and long-term satisfaction with your hair.
A new paper was published in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy outlining the pros and cons of elliptical strip surgery (FUT) vs. follicular unit extraction (FUE).
These are the first two CME articles on hair transplantation to ever be published in the leading peer reviewed journal in our field. I am proud to be one of its authors.
The attached article from the FDA outlines the medical risks associated with JAK(Janus kinase) inhibitors for the treatment of alopecia totalis and universalis.
During the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) virtual meeting experience, I was happy to participate in this very informative session on innovative therapeutic tools to slow hair loss and increase hair growth.
The study published in the Lancet in January 2021 regarding long term clinical effects of recovered COVID-19 patients confirms what we have seen in our office over the past several months - increased rates of hair loss.
This article shows more evidience that combination therapy is synergistic in treating hair loss. This study compares low-level light therapy alone and in combination with 5% minoxidil.
Informative review of nonsurgical hair loss treatment options in which Dr. Marc Avram was quoted. Very informative and would recommend to read it if you are concerned about hair loss and are wondering what your options are, before considering surgery.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and for the health and well-being of our patients and staff, we are offering telemedicine appointments from the safety of your home.