By Dr. John Frank, M.D.*|*IAHRS, ABHRS, ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: 'The Bald Truth', NYC, December 22, 2012

Research and development into stem cells continues apace. Two recent developments suggest that a virtual elimination of permanent hair loss could be on the horizon. First up, a team at Tokyo University has developed a way to create bio-engineered hair follicles, based on our own DNA.

Not only does this development hold the promise of a true baldness cure, it has...

By Dr. John Frank, M.D.*|*IAHRS, ABHRS, ISHRS, AHLA, XM Radio: 'The Bald Truth', NYC, September 9, 2012

Unlike a cosmetic product, object of clothing or an excursion, the service somebody receives from a hair transplant gives lifelong, permanent results, so consider the cost required as a long-term investment. I suggest that you stick with a reputable doctor in the US who has good references. There should be a onetime charge for the procedure and you shouldn’t be obligated to pay...

I just had a patient ask me about two big scars at the back of his head. Both were from old strip surgeries and in both cases the surgeons were trying to maximize the number of grafts. He has black hair and light skin so the contrast really makes the 8 (top) and 5 (bottom) inches in length visible. The width is about 4-5mm for each.

So should this guy do a strip scar revision or try FUE into the scar? The answer depends on the individual. A revision might put him right back in...

Most hairlines are irregular. One side is a little bit higher or lower than the other. Most faces are irregular, too, and in the spectrum of human existence it is the variation that adds individuality to each person's appearance. Viva La Difference!

That being said, certain hairlines are more irregular than others and for some people the irregularity of their natural hairline can be pronounced and distracting. If this is the case, hair transplantation can be used to "improve"...

Got a little email from a patient with a common questions today - what vitamins or supplements help with optimal hair growth?

So, I am a big fan of B vitamins, specifically B-12 (which must be taken daily as a tablet that dissolves under your tongue or as a shot every 3-6 months). B-12 deficiency causes hair loss and many people are chronically deficient without knowing it. I also like;
-Zinc,
-iron (in low doses of 15-50 mg because it is absorbed better and particularly...