Below are some of the most frequently asked questions patients have about hair loss and prevention.  If you have any other questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, we would love to hear from you.

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Hair loss has many different causes in men and women.  Male pattern baldness or hereditary androgenetic alopecia is the #1 cause in men.  A hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) causes this process to occur.  In women, most patients seen by Dr. Schreiber present with an hereditary female pattern hair loss.  Ongoing research is being done to determine exactly which hormones cause this hair loss pattern.  In Dr. Schreiber's Baltimore office, he sees other causes of hair loss such as thyroid disease, iron deficiency, high fever, surgery, general anesthesia, "crash diets," childbirth, and certain medications.  Let Dr. Schreiber consult with you in his Baltimore, Maryland office to see if any of these conditions apply to you.  Likewise, dermatologic scalp disorders can also cause hair loss. These disorders include lupus, lichen planopilaris, and alopecia areata.

 
A: Not likely.  Dr. Schreiber is asked this question a lot.  In fact, poor circulation, clogged hair follicles, and frequent washing/shampooing also do not cause hair loss.
A: Actually, hair loss patterns can be inherited from either side of the family.  This type of hair loss typically starts after puberty. 
A: Dr. Schreiber sees many types of hair loss patterns.  Usually, however, the hair on the sides of your scalp and on the back is considered "permament" and almost never falls out!  This is why the back of the scalp makes a fantastic "donor" site for hair follicles to be be grafted to the front and top of your scalp. 
A: Yes!  Hair restoration procedures are permanent, and offer a virtually imperceptable way to recreate the hair that you have already lost.
A: Dr. Schreiber recommends two medications to assist with hair growth in addition to a hair transplant.  The first one is called Rogaine, and it's a foam or liquid that is applied to the scalp.  The second one is called Propecia, and it's a pill that you take once a day.  Come visit Dr. Schreiber in Baltimore, Maryland to learn more about which medication is right for you. 
A: Yes!  Dr. Schreiber has grafted scars from traumatic events and scars resulting from facelift procedures.
A: Yes!  Hair grafts will grow not only on your scalp, they will also grow where you have facial hair.  This includes beards and moustaches.