Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is often mentioned outside of the medical field due to its increasing popularity in social media and endorsements by celebrities. Often, these people are referring to a procedure known as the “vampire facial,” which may look scary, but offers many benefits to the skin and hair. The dermatological benefits of PRP are extensive and not limited to just the face – the... Source ..read more

Hair truly is an amazing thing! It is one of our most distinct visual characteristics and presents in an incredible amount of diverse presentations. The field of hair medicine uses specific terminology to accurately describe hair. In this article today we present a primer on all the salient characteristics of hair. This article will help you understand the information provided by your... Source ..read more

1) Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an option for treating hair loss 2) Maintenance therapy every three to six months is recommended Many people experience hair loss, especially as we age (1). It’s also not uncommon to search for some remedy to try and postpone the inevitable or even attempt to grow back some of the lost hair. If you suffer from the most common form, androgenetic alopecia... Source ..read more

What is the truth about finasteride? The article “Risk of erectile dysfunction associated with use of 5-α reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia or alopecia: population based studies using the Clinical Practice Research Datalink” by Hagberg et al., has made an important contribution to hair loss treatment in men (1). As a recent investigation into the safety of finasteride... Source ..read more

Low level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) uses diodes and/or LEDs to deliver red light to the scalp. It is also used in other medical applications (e.g., wound healing, joint pain) but recently, has been used extensively for hair loss. This is a safe, non-invasive treatment. Red light is placed as close to the scalp as possible and absorbed by the skin. Similar to oral or topical drug medications... Source ..read more

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been used to stimulate healing of wounds and joint injuries and is now becoming a promising treatment option for individuals with hair loss. Recently, PRP has been used to stimulate hair growth among patients with hair loss conditions such as androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and alopecia areata (AA). PRP is prepared from a sample of the patient’s own blood (this... Source ..read more

One of the true pioneers of surgical hair restoration, a true global pioneer in the field, is Dr David J Seager. Dr Seager founded The Seager Hair Transplant Centre and was the first to perform high density “one pass” sessions, high-density sessions meaning in excess of 3,000 grafts at a time. He performed this procedure in the mid-1990s and has continued to teach and practice this technique. Source ..read more

Sure Hair International has always been dedicated to patient care, safety, satisfaction and education. In fact, we have even put together one of the most comprehensive guides for those seeking to visit surgical centre in Toronto, Canada for their hair transplant surgery. In our guide, you’ll find information on pricing, types of procedures and even which clinic is the most awarded clinic in the... Source ..read more

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At Sure Hair International, we are involved in helping clients regrow their hair. In this blog, we will look at the opposite situation: how to deal with unwanted female hair growth. Hirsutism is the appearance of male-patterned hair growth such as beards as well as chest and back hair in females. It affects between 5 – 15% of women and, in most cases, is believed to be the result of higher-than... Source ..read more