How does finasteride work? Is it really a hormone treatment? How does Finasteride work? Is it really a hormone treatment? Finasteride (Propecia) is not a hormone at all. It is what we call an alpha-5-reductase-blocker: it actually blocks the effect of this enzy... Jul 31, 2023
Hair transplant: how important is the density of the donor area? Does the donor area influence significantly the quality and the success of a hair transplant? It is very important to measure the density of the donor area before considering a hair transplant. In the... Jul 28, 2023
Hair transplant: should we focus on the density obtained or the surface covered? Hair transplant: should we focus on the density obtained or the surface covered? The answer can only be mixed. There is indeed no hard and fast rule. The surface covered must be sufficient because if ... Jul 28, 2023
Why can we find so many negative opinions about finasteride on the internet? Why can we find so many negative opinions about Finasteride on the Internet? Internet is the best and the worst source of information. As far as Finasteride and its side effects are concerned, we find... Jul 28, 2023
Finasteride (propecia) for women Is Propecia (Finasteride) effective for women? There is no study proving the action of Finasteride by women. Moreover, it would lead to a raise in the risk of breast cancer. Finally, the treatment is ... Jul 28, 2023
Disadvantages of the FUE technique What are the disadvantages of a FUE hair transplant? The choice between FUE and FUT hair transplant is often difficult and must be made considering the patient’s situation. FUE has several disadvantag... Jul 28, 2023
FUE and scars FUE and scars: is a FUE hair transplant really a technique that leaves no scar? This technique is performed using micro punches whose diameter varies between 0.8 to 1 mm. It consists in extracting a f... Jul 28, 2023
What if I stop taking propecia (finasteride)? What will happen if I stop taking Propecia (Finasteride)? You will not see any effects within the first few months (6 to 12 months according to the authors). Unfortunately, it seems that, by doing so,... Jul 28, 2023
Does propecia (finasteride) have long-term sexual side effects, as said in an article of 2011? Does Propecia (Finasteride) have long-term sexual side effects, as said in an article of 2011? The article in question, which made the headlines in June 2011, is this one . Here is a typical example o... Jul 28, 2023
Difference between the FUT and FUE techniques What is the difference between the FUT and FUE techniques? Both techniques have the same goal: obtaining follicular grafts that are ready to be transplanted in tiny incisions. The way we get them, how... Jul 27, 2023
BHT or Body Hair Transplant: FUE transplant of hair and body hairs BHT (or body hair transplant) is a variant of the FUE hair transplant. These body hairs are extracted from the chest, legs or beard through the FUE technique. BHT is an excellent technique to use when... Jul 27, 2023
FUE: punch diameter and scar size Does the size of the FUE punches influence the size and visibility of the tiny scars ? For a few years, the choice of the optimal diameter of a FUE punch has been the object of heated discussions. Two... Jul 27, 2023