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

Fostering Inclusivity: All Hair Is Good Hair

Fostering Hair Inclusivity; All Hair is good Hair. Resource inaccessibility for curly hair is a prevalent issue. Organizations and practitioners are now working to end hair discrimination.

Fostering Inclusivity: All Hair Is Good Hair: Human beings are a wonder of diversity. Our various physical features have evolved over millions of years, enabling us to adapt to the different environments and conditions we have encountered throughout history. No single feature is more important or beautiful than the other, as each plays a critical […]

Patient Gets Hair Grafts from His Scalp and Beard to Address His Severe Hair Loss

This Caucasian male patient was experiencing male pattern baldness (MPB), affecting his self-image and confidence. He was looking for a long-term solution to the problem and, after doing some research, concluded that an FUE hair transplant surgery would work best for his needs. The patient decided to add transplants to the thinning areas, and his […]

New Male Contraceptive Pills: Good for Hair Loss?

A new study demonstrated that two experimental male contraceptive pills could reduce testosterone levels without causing “unacceptable side effects.” Since testosterone is a significant driver of hair loss, could these pills have a role in treating male baldness? Introducing the Male Contraceptive Pill According to the study, 75% of men in the trial who […]

Baldness? We Don’t Know Her.

This young patient stated noticing hair loss a few years ago and wanted to take care of it to preserve his appearance. His areas of concern were: Hairline, Crown, Mid-scalp, Frontal scalp. The patient wanted a hair transplant surgery to restore hairline and mid-scalp hair. He also knew he didn’t want to compromise the […]

Young Patient Gets His Hairline Successfully Restored

Like many, this patient started losing hair at a young age. At 29, he already had a receding hairline and knew he wanted to find a solution to it as soon as possible. The Challenges of Early Hair Loss Balding is stressful at any age, but it comes with a different set of challenges […]

Is contrast More Important Than the Number of Hairs on Your Head?

Baldness is nothing new. Hair loss has been affecting the looks and self-esteem of many men and women since the beginning of time, and doctors and scientists have been trying to understand how and why for much of it. As much as this evolutionary phenomenon has been studied, we still have much to learn about […]

Multiple AKN “Razor Bumps” And What to Do About Them

Multiple AKN bumps on the back of the head: Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, or AKN bumps, often appear in multiples. Although the condition is genetic and has nothing to do with hygiene or razor burns, the small bumps on the back of the head or at the nape are similar to razor bumps and got their […]

Preparing Patients for Hair Transplant – LPP Patients or Other Scarring Alopecia Patients for Hair Transplant Surgery (FFA, CCCA)

Lichen Planopilaris (LPP) is the most common type of scarring alopecia, accounting for up to 10% of the cases.

Hair transplant in scarring alopecia: Not all hair loss conditions are suitable for hair transplantation. Having a hair transplant without proper precautions for preexisting conditions can result in a failed hair transplant. To avoid this, optimal conditions must be met before a hair transplant can be discussed. This article will explain the optimal conditions for […]