hair Loss in men and women

In 2008 August to October, we were invited by the Hong Kong Metro Finance Radio Station to speak on hair loss and hair transplant. The program was conducted in Cantonese. All the 8 episodes are available here.


Episode 1 : Hair Loss in Men

Content: - Basic science of hair; the most common cause of hair loss in men; about androgenetic alopecia. (August 18, 2009)


Episode 2 : Hair loss in Female


Content: - Causes of hair loss in female; simple daily hair care. (August 25, 2009)


Episode 3 : Introduction to Hair Transplant


Content: - The principles behind hair transplant; the requirement and training of a hair transplant surgeon. (September 1, 2009)


Episode 4 : History of Hair Loss Treatment and Hair Transplant


Content: - The treatment of hair loss over the last hundreds years; the development of hair transplant. (September 8, 2009)


Episode 5 : The Application of Hair Transplant


Content: - Hair transplant is indicated for treating male pattern baldness, female pattern hair loss, hair loss from skin diseases, and hair loss from scar. (September 15, 2009)


Episode 6 : How to Estimate the Number of Grafts


Content: - The difference between hair and follicular unit; how to calculate the number of grafts based on density and area. (September 22, 2009)


Episode 7 : Hair Transplant Step-by-Step


Content: - How hair transplant is performed; how to prepare for a hair transplant; what to expect after procedure. (September 29, 2009)


Episode 8 : Hair Transplant Aftercare


Content: - Possible complications after hair transplant - prevention and management. (October 6, 2009)