Alopecia Help

Why does hair loss usually affect the top of the scalp while the hair at the back and sides often remains thick for decades? Modern research suggests that hair follicles from different parts of the scalp are biologically different and may even carry a “memory” of where they came from. Dr Gwen Adey explores one of the most fascinating mysteries in hair biology: how hair follicles seem to know where they are.

Could hair transplants eventually be performed without the obvious shaved-head recovery phase? A new experimental technique called Long Hair FUE aims to reduce visible downtime and preserve immediate cosmetic improvement after surgery.

Hair transplant donor hair isn’t limited to scalp or beard—this case shows how body hair can improve coverage in advanced hair loss.

Hair doesn’t always come from the scalp. A 2026 case shows how “unwanted” beard hair can be repurposed in transplant surgery.