Frequently Asked Questions

Is hair loss caused by genetics?

As stated above, male or female pattern baldness is a genetic condition that affects more than 50 million men and women in the United States and more than 5-6 million in the UK. Whether or not you will lose your hair and when, is determined before you are born. However, there are other hair replacement options available.

Can wearing a hat or helmet cause hair loss?

How often you wash your hair or with what type of shampoo, whether or not you have ever worn a helmet or hat, how you brush and comb your hair or rub your head have absolutely no affect on hair loss. In addition, clogged pores on the scalp are not a cause of male or female pattern hair loss, a condition leading many balding adults to seek hair loss treatment at our offices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Can colouring the hair, perm solutions, hairsprays and styling products cause hair loss?

No, it is the follicle which is located beneath the skin taht produces the hair. Some chemical treatments can damage the hair shaft causing breakage but will not affect the follicle.

Can a hairstyle cause hair loss?

Yes, hairstyles that pull or put severe tension on the hair such as cornrows, braiding or constant wearing of tight ponytails can cause tension or trackline alopecia.

What is the average number of hairs lost per day?

On average, a person experiences a hair loss of approximately 100 to 150 hairs every day. Most of this hair re-grows because the follicles remain healthy and intact. To put this in perspective, a typical adult head not in need of hair loss treatment consists of about 150,000 hair follicles.

Can I use it with transplants?

Yes. In fact, it is used post operatively by many leading surgeons and plastic surgeons to promote healing, reduce scarring, and ensure a higher rate of success for transplanted units. It has been proven very helpful when used before and after transplant procedures to help establish new grafts and minimize post operative shedding.