The 8 categories for hair restoration
Just like a stop sign has 8 sides, we categorize the ways to stop hair loss into 8 distinct categories. We specialize in medical and surgical hair restoration, but facilitate patient preferences for any of the options listed below. We have a network of partners and providers that we work with so that you don’t have to try and navigate on your own. We know that not all patients desire medical/surgical treatment or they may not be candidates - that’s ok! We will still inform you of your options and help you find the resources you need to make the best decision for you.
Treatment Type
Topical
Description
Topical medicines are applied directly onto the scalp, which includes solutions, creams, shampoos, etc.
Examples
Topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, tacrolimus cream, squaric acid
Oral
Oral therapies that are ingested by mouth, such as tablets and capsules
Oral minoxidil, spironolactone, tofacitinib, cyclosporine, doxycycline
Injection
Injection-based treatments delivered by a needle directly into scalp for more direct application and less systemic side effects
Oral minoxidil, spironolactone, tofacitinib, cyclosporine, doxycycline
Surgery
Surgical transplantation of hair follicles from one part of the scalp to another. The transplant also includes eyebrow and eyelash transplantation. Forehead reduction surgery can also improve the hairline in women
Strip harvest (FUT) or follicular unit extraction (FUE), forehead reduction surgery
Wellness
Addressing physical, nutritional, and mental well-being is critical for hair health
Mindfulness, dietary counseling, nutritional supplementation
Light
Low-level light therapy (LLLT) uses selective wavelengths of light to stimulate hair growth
Laser caps, combs, or lighting units
Camouflage
Methods to augment the appearance of hair
Scalp micropigmentation, microblading, toppers, keratin fibers, deep conditioning, styling
Clinical Trials
Controlled, supervised trials to investigate new therapies.
Pilaris clinical trials, referral to on-going studies