Propecia: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, and Considerations

DHT is a derivative of the male hormone testosterone, which signals to the hair follicle to undergo miniaturization,” hair transplant surgeon at Ziering Medical, Dr. Rae Lynn Kinler, explains. “Over time, this leads to a finer, thinner, lighter hair shaft, which progressively gets smaller until the follicle no longer produces a hair shaft.

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Hair Care Advice for Autumn from the Experts

Hair Care Advice for Autumn from the Experts


A dry or itchy  scalp may be common during the colder months like fall and winter. This dryness can have visible results such as dandruff, and the lack of hydration is generally unhealthy for the scalp and hair follicles. Thankfully, the experts at Ziering Medical are here to help you maintain optimum health for your scalp and your precious hair follicles. Here’s our hair care advice for the colder months ahead.

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Are Hair Whorls Bald Spots? And Other Questions About Whorl Hair Restoration

Are you worried that you might have bald spots on the crown of your head? Well, there is really no need to panic. It’s normal for people to lose anywhere from 100 to 150 hairs a day and it is ordinary for the scalp to be more exposed around the whorl area than on other parts of the head.

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