When Is the Best Time to Start Hair Loss Treatment?
Many patients ask us when the best time to start hair loss treatment is. But what if we told you that the answer is actually more complicated than just age? In this article, we'll address some of t...
Genetics and Male Pattern Hair Loss: An Interview with Dr. Jerry Cooley
Download Transcript In this episode, Dr. Simon Pimstone is joined by Dr. Jerry Cooley, a pioneer in the field of surgical hair transplantation and lead surgeon at the Cooley Hair Centre, based out...
Is My Hairline Mature or Receding?
If you've noticed a change in your hairline and taken to google for answers, you might have discounted it as a 'mature hairline'. But this could be endangering you hair further by delaying you from...
For many women, menopause is a significant stage in one's life. In this article, we're shedding light on hair loss, a less-talked about "symptom" of menopause. As the body's production of estrogen ...
Is Female Pattern Hair Loss Reversible?
Male and female pattern baldness are often grouped together into one hair loss condition. But there are some important differences between these conditions, that could have implications for clinica...
Postpartum hair loss is a common issue faced by new mothers and it's caused in part by hormonal changes that occur shortly after delivery of the baby. In many cases, post pregnancy hair loss resolv...
Female pattern hair loss is a common hair loss disorder that is most often associated with aging and changing hormone levels. It's a complex condition that can begin as a gradually widening hair pa...
What Is Androgenetic Alopecia?
Having great hair is an instant confidence boost. But for some, androgenetic alopecia (also known as male pattern baldness) can put a damper on things. The cause of this type of hair loss is mainly...
What is the Hamilton-Norwood scale?
Male pattern hair loss is assessed using a tool called the Hamilton-Norwood scale. A person's Norwood score provides a visual indication of how advanced their hair loss is and can provide valuable ...
DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is the male sex steroid hormone responsible for male pattern hair loss. DHT levels are dictated by DHT production and metabolism, which are processes dictated by genetics.