Author: Dr Sanusi Umar MD

Sanusi Umar MD, FAAD is a board certified Dermatologist by the American board of dermatologists. Before then he was board certified by the American board of internal medicine. He is on faculty at both UCLA and Harbor-UCLA dermatology divisions. He is the head of the scalp and hair disorders section of the Harbor-UCLA where he teaches dermatology residents. Dr Umar has published several articles in peer review journals in the field of dermatology and the subject of hair disorders and management in general. His areas of research include hair loss treatment using natural non pharmaceutical methods, acne keloidalis nuchae, novel hair loss treatment pathways as well as in the field of hair transplantation where he pioneered the follicular unit excision - FUE methods of hair surgery, body hair transplantation and African hair type transplantation. He holds several patents both in the United states and worldwide. He is the owner of Dr U Hair and Skin Clinic, Finetouch Laboratories Inc which is the maker of an all natural hair health product line as well as Dr U Devices Inc which is a maker of FUE hair transplantation and other surgery devices

What is The Connection Between Body Builders, Testosterone, and Hair Loss?

Many people often note that body builders tend to be bald or balding. This prompts many to wonder if there is a connection between testosterone and hair loss.

Bodybuilding is the use of resistance exercises to build the musculature of an individual’s body. This is typically done in progressive stages of intense muscle strain and high caloric intake. Due to the concentration of men in this field, as well as the perception of this kind of training as a male activity, many people […]

Does Platelet Rich Plasma Work For Hair Growth?

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a concentrate of blood platelet cells derived from the patient’s blood. The role of platelets is to develop clots to stop bleeding when the skin is wounded. However, they also secrete different types of growth factors which help promote cellular reproduction. Treatment with platelet rich plasma for hair loss is now […]

Will a Split Earlobe Repair Itself? Best Split Earlobe Repair Los Angeles

After seeing a rip or tear, many wonder "Will a split earlobe repair itself?". The answer, Dr. Umar explains, is generally "no".*

Best Split Earlobe Repair Los Angeles: A split earlobe is a phenomenon in which the initial small opening of a piercing widens in shape. Split earlobes can be either partially or completely split. Can a split earlobe heal itself? For the question of whether or not a split earlobe repair will heal itself, watch the […]

Dr. UGraft™ FUE Hairline Reconstruction For NW 5 with 3500 Grafts

Norwood 3 hairline recession -before and after

Reverse Hair Thinning: This patient from Hollywood, Los Angeles, had reached the Norwood 3-level baldness stage. At this point, his hairline had receded considerably. Furthermore, the hair on the top of his head was thinning. The patient was unhappy with how this affected his appearance and wanted to regain his youthful head of hair. He […]

How Long Do Botox and Dysport Results Last?

Botox and Dysport are the two commonly available muscle relaxant injectables in the United States. They are popular choices for minimizing the appearance of wrinkles formed by facial expressions. Examples include crow’s feet, frown lines between the brows, and forehead lines. They can also be used to lift the drooping ends of the eyebrows. Patients […]

Dysport By Dr. U to Treat Frown Lines Between Brows

Article Updated August 2022 This patient wanted to get rid of the furrow lines between her eyebrows, feeling that this distinctive forehead wrinkle was quite prominent. When looking at Botox versus Dysport to treat frown lines between brows, she opted for Dysport. This injection is similar to and equally as effective as Botox; however, it […]

Asymmetrical Pluggy Hairline Repair and Scar Coverage with Dr.UGraft™ FUE

This patient from Palos Verdes, Los Angeles came to Dr. U because he was unhappy with the way people kept staring at his hairline. Although he had already undergone 3 past strip surgeries, he was still dissatisfied with his appearance. Choosing FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) over the more conventional and established strip surgery was a […]

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