For the attention of prospective HRBR patients. It has come to our attention that a number of other hair transplant clinics in the UK and Ireland are claiming to be associated with HRBR and its surgeons. We would like to clarify that Dr. Maurice Collins, HRBR’s founder and medical director, has no association with any
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Hair Classification
The Norwood Classification A system of hair loss classification is useful in helping doctors compare one patient with another. The Norwood Classification is the one commonly used for male pattern baldness. There are two basic patterns, the most common of which is where hair loss starts in two different areas – the temples and the
The Psychology of Hair Loss
Hair loss is not just a physical issue. It can also have a significant psychological impact. This impact may be more obvious for women but the effects on men should not be underestimated. Hair loss can result in anxiety, withdrawal and depression. Considerable research has been undertaken to more clearly understand the psychological effects of
Hair Physiology
The hair cycle Hair grows in groups of 1 to 4 hairs called hair follicles. We are born with all the hair follicles we will ever have in the scalp(approximately 100,000). Hair follicles replenish themselves by going through three phases, the Anagen phase, Catagen phase and Telogen phase, known as the hair cycle. This is
Hair Anatomy
Hair is much more complicated than it appears. It helps transmit sensory information and creates gender identity. Hair is important to the appearance of men and women. There is hair on all the major visible surfaces of the body but the hair on the head is the most likely to be lost. Structure of the
Publications and Resources
We have provided the following bibliography of medical resources to improve your research on the causes and treatment of hair loss. Bibliography Barrera, A. (2002) Hair Transplantation – The Art of Micrografting and Minigrafting, Quality Medical Publishing, Inc. Cash, T.F. and Prusinksy, T. (2002) Body Image, a Handbook of Theory, Research and Clinical Practice, The
Medical Treatment
On what parts of the scalp do Medical treatments for hair loss like Minoxidil actually work? There is no permanent cure for male pattern baldness at this time. Medical treatments work best by retarding or preventing future hair loss. There are no known medications that can significantly regrow hair once it has been lost. Although
Hair Loss in Women
Do you do hair transplantation on women? Yes, we do. Hair transplantation is suitable for treating female patients with female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) or hair loss due to scarring. What causes hair loss in women? Many women suffer from hair loss. The causes are more complex that those in men. Female hair loss
Effluvium
What type of hair “falls out”? The medical term for “shock fall out” is “effluvium” which literally means shedding. It is usually the miniaturized hair i.e. the hair that is at the end of its lifespan due to genetic balding that is most likely to be shed. Less likely is that, some healthy hair will
Complications / Risks
What are the risks of hair transplant surgery? Hair transplantation is an extremely safe out-patient procedure that is normally without significant risks or complications. However, as is the case in any surgery, there are risks, and these are always presented and discussed in detail at your personal consultation with our qualified surgeon. What are the
