Does High Testosterone Cause Hair Loss?
High testosterone does not directly cause hair loss. Instead, it acts as the source hormone for dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the primary factor responsible for male and female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). The connection between testosterone and hair loss...
Does Hair Transplant Cause Cancer?
No, hair transplant procedures do not cause cancer. Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure that relocates your own hair follicles from donor areas to thinning or bald regions. Since the follicles are your natural tissue, there is no introduction of foreign DNA...
Is Vitiligo an Autoimmune Disease?
Yes, vitiligo is considered an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks melanocytes, the cells responsible for skin pigment. This leads to white patches on the skin, hair, and sometimes mucous membranes. While genetics, environmental...
What Is a Dermal Filler?
A dermal filler is a non-surgical cosmetic injectable used to restore lost facial volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. It works by filling areas of the face where aging, weight loss, or genetics have caused hollowness, fine lines, or sagging. Most...
MEDICALLY REVIEWED BY
Dr. Harikiran Chekuri
MBBS, MS – General Surgery, MCh-Plastic Surgery (Gold Medalist)
Plastic Surgeon, Hair Transplant Surgeon