A: In very general terms, the darker the hair, the thicker it is and the lower the density (hairs per area). For example, Asians have the darkest hair, the highest hair diameter and the lowest …

For example, if a patient had a 2,000 graft hair transplant procedure where the 4-hair grafts were split up into 1- and 2-hair grafts, either through poor dissection or intentionally, the new …

Q: I seem to be thinning, but I never shed hair as such in the shower. I cannot see my hair falling out. Can it be androgenetic hair loss? — R.C., Cambridge, MA. A: In androgenetic hair loss …

Q: I have fine hair. Is that a problem for a hair transplant? — N.R., Boston, MA. A: Fine hair will give a thinner look than thicker hair, but will look completely natural. Thin hair doesn’t prevent …

A: If medication, such as finasteride, is successful it can thicken hair by increasing the diameter of the existing hair shafts. Although the cosmetic benefits can be dramatic in a person with …

Why does some hair come in looking thick and other hair start off finer and then gradually thicken up? — E.R., Bushwick, N.Y. A: You are describing accurately how hair grows after a hair …

I underwent hair transplant surgery a few years back. After consulting with several dermatologists in the area, I decided to go with Dr. Shaver and I could not be happier with my results! After …

For patients who complain that their hair has stopped growing, it is useful to point out that the issue may be that the hair is breaking and it is fragile. Hair care practices may need to be …

The doctor I have worked with told me that he does not do crown work on anyone until they are at least 40 (due to lack of donor area). I have very thick hair and the transplanted area looks as if …

The central finding of a 2004 study led by Italian researcher Dr. Antonella Tosti, in which he and his team investigated sexual dysfunction in hair loss patients being treated for androgenetic …