Is Hair Loss Due to Genes, the Environment or Both – Studies on Identical Twins

Article Updated August 2022 Hair loss can have a devastating effect on both men and women. And it is natural to wonder if it is something that can be controlled or not. In some cases, it seems to run in families. In other instances, it seems to be correlated with certain events and external factors, […]
Dr.U Reconstructs Teen’s Eyebrow and Beard With Leg Hair Helping Him Embark On A New Life Chapter

Alex is the remarkable young man presented in this patient case study. He overcame a very noticeable facial congenital disability through a series of cosmetic surgeries performed during early childhood. These procedures replaced a large facial nevus (i.e., mole) with skin grafts taken from his Jaw and neck areas (beard zone) and forehead. Although the […]
Trendy Beauty Supplements – Do They Really Improve Your Skin and Hair?

Taking your vitamins has always been known to benefit the body’s long-term health, though not a particularly enjoyable habit. In recent years, however, more people have been inspired to take their vitamins on a regular basis thanks to a new generation of beauty supplements in the form of stylishly packaged pills, gummies, gel caps and […]
Dr.U’s Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Surgical Treatment With Trichophytic Closure

Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is a chronic skin disease characterized by enlarged tissue lesion growth on the back of the neck, starting as small acne-like bumps which eventually fuse together into a singular mass. Surgical removal is usually recommended, especially if the patient’s condition does not improve with medication or laser treatment. Primary excision and closure […]
FUE Hair Transplant: The Truth About FUE Punch Size, Why Does It Matter?

FUE Hair Transplant: The Truth About FUE Punch Size: As you consider undergoing Follicular Unit Excision (also called FUE hair transplant), one term you’ll encounter frequently in your research is “FUE punch” and the different sizes they come in. What is an FUE punch, and how will its size affect the outcome of your FUE hair […]
What Causes Low Growth Yield Following a Hair Transplant?

Low Growth Yield Following a Hair Transplant: Most patients experience the growth yield they had anticipated without difficulty following a hair transplant procedure. But others wait for the expected 5-6 month timeframe, hoping to see the first signs of new hair, only to realize that their grafts did not grow. And in the end, they […]
Dr. U Discusses Frequently Asked Questions About Severe Acne Laser Treatment

Severe acne laser treatment is most often used for patients who suffer from severe nodulocystic acne. This skin condition forms large cystic lesions beneath the skin that are often painful, and averse to most medical treatments due to their genetic and/or hormonal origin. Topical and oral antibiotics typically do not work for acne this severe. […]
Pubic Hair Transplant BHT for Permanent Eyelash Surgery
Fans of the popular plastic surgery reality show Botched on E! are probably more than familiar with the types of cases Dr. Nassif and Dr. Dubrow usually take on. Celebrity plastic surgery enthusiast Pixee Fox of “human Barbie doll” fame took the stage. Among the other procedures she opened up about in a recent promotional […]