Hair Loss Resources

Books

Consumer Reports Books: Your Hair- Helping to Keep It  by Neil S. Sadick, MD
This book is great background information on hair loss. It's everything from how hair grows to how it goes. Just what you would expect from Consumer Reports, the book is scientific, unbiased, clear and exceedingly well researched. Find it at your local library.

Help & Hope For Hair Loss  by Gary S. Hitzig, MD
This book is factual and extremely helpful.  In particular, it has one of the best discussions you'll find anywhere on hair systems and hair transplants. Find out what procedures and technologies are out there, the pro's and cons of each and what to watch out for. It's written for you, the consumer, by a veteran New York surgeon who has seen it all. The book is surprisingly candid and loaded with reliable hair loss info.   

The Bald Truth  by Spencer David Kobren
This one's from the consumer's point of view. The author has tried just about everything. There's a particularly valuable inspection of the latest surgical technique, follicular unit transplantation. Make sure you read this if you are considering hair restoration surgery. He also explores herbs and dietary control of testosterone. Remember, do your research before you buy any hair growth products. The book is well researched and up to date. 

Professional Organizations

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
If you're losing hair, start here.  Dermatology is the medical specialty focused on diseases of the skin and hair. Although more than 90% of all hair loss is genetic, there are other causes (usually temporary) that are treatable. Genetic hair loss is also treatable, now more than ever. See a dermatologist. Find one near you, get background information on them and also get excellent medical information on skin and hair problems.  www.aad.org

The American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
Board certification is a rigorous and thorough testing of a practitioner's skills by one's own peers.  There is one board in the world certifying the highly specialized skills of hair restoration surgeons.  Those who pass the test are Diplomates. See the complete list of Diplomates with contact information for each.  Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeons

American Hair Loss Council
This is a non-profit group. The Council includes medical, technical and research experts from all over the world. Visit their site for info on every type of hair loss. You can also search for hair replacement professionals near you. www.ahlc.org

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
ISHRS was the first organization dedicated to the advancement of hair restoration surgery. They educate their global membership and publish the quarterly Hair Transplant Forum. Visit their site to learn about hair restoration surgery and search for a member surgeon near you. www.ishrs.org

National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Alopecia areata is a rare and disturbing type of hair loss. It can even affect children. This non-profit group is researching a cure and has everything known about the disease including treatments and methods of coping. Visit their site and donate if you can. www.naaf.org

Websites

Hair Loss Talk
This is one of the web's most visited hair loss sites. It's not by accident. The site is visually appealing, scrictly scientific and hugely informative. They stick to the truth and proven products. Be sure to drop in on their lively discussion forum and visit often. www.hairlosstalk.com

Regrowth!
This is one of the Internet's greatest hair loss resources. Their specialty is growth products, although you'll find info on hair systems and transplants. See what's coming up in gene therapy, cloning and the next miracle drug for hair loss. This is also a great place for hair loss news. www.regrowth.com

Hair Loss Scams!
Looking for hair growth products? Read this first. Fraudulent hair growth products are everywhere.  They've become very sophisticated. Learn how to spot the scams and find today's most effective growth products. See the Top 10 Scams, read what FDA and FTC say and get the very best in surgical hair restoration and hair systems using medical and scientific sources. www.hairlossscams.com

Her Alopecia.com
Ladies, look no further. This is consumer hair loss information and support just for you.
www.heralopecia.com

Morphollica Hair Loss Information Center
Lots of honest, personal experience from the editor here with good photos. Also get product reviews, discussions and scientific information.
www.morphollica.com

Hair Loss Direct
The hair loss everything pages. Find hair loss forums, hair transplant surgeons, consumer hair loss sites and more.
www.hairlossdirect.com

The Baldman's Page
This is one of the first hair loss sites on the Internet. It's loaded with personal experiences of various hair loss treatments and some much needed humor. www.thebaldman.com

Hairsite
If size matters, then this site wins. With their motto "If it's out there, it's in here" this site takes great pride in including everything for hair loss. The emphasis of this massive collection is, of course, on quantity. Picking out the quality is up to you.  www.hairsite.com

Hair Loss Central
This is a resource guide for hair transplant, hair loss products and services. It includes hair growth treatments, hair loss concealers, toupees, wigs, hairpieces, vitamins, hair care tips and a directory of hair transplant surgeons.
www.hair-loss-central.com

Female Hair Loss
For a woman, hair loss can be a very different thing. Somehow its not supposed to happen to women. This site seems to understand this. They compare the pros and cons of various concealment products and you'll find some excellent resources for women.
www.femalehairlossmakeup.com

Government

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
FDA is one of the oldest consumer protection agencies. They approve new drugs and oversee the cosmetics industry. Their website is huge but easy to follow.  Among many other things, they have great information on cosmetic safety, hair growth drugs and fraudulent health claims. Their magazine, FDA Consumer, is also excellent and you may want to subscribe.  www.fda.gov

National Library of Medicine (NLM)
NLM is awesome. This is the world's largest biomedical library, with over 3,900 medical journals.  Search Medline and PubMed to find titles of articles written on hair loss, drugs, herbs, chemical ingredients or anything medical. To get the complete articles, contact your local Medical Library and ask them to receive them for you. There may be a small fee. Find the Medical Library nearest you by calling 800-338-7657.   www.nlm.nih.gov

Heard any good bald jokes? Sure you have. Problem is, there not very funny if you're the one loosing hair. This website compares quick and easy concealment products for men and offers up good and reliable resources for other treatment options.    Disguise Male Pattern Baldness