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Hair Transplant
A hair transplant moves hair follicles from an area with good growth to thinning or bald areas. It is a common option for pattern hair loss when other treatments are not enough.
Causes & risk factors
- Male or female pattern baldness
- Hair loss from scarring or injury
- Thinning not responding to medicines
- A receding hairline
- Desire to restore hair density
Common symptoms
- Thinning hair or bald patches
- A receding hairline
- Reduced hair density
- Scarred areas without hair
Tests & diagnosis
- Scalp and donor-area assessment
- CBC
- Thyroid function test
- Ferritin / iron studies
Treatment & management
- Assessing suitability and donor hair
- Transplanting follicles to thinning areas
- Aftercare of the transplanted and donor sites
- Sometimes continued medicines to protect existing hair
- Patience, as results develop over months
When to see a doctor urgently
- Sudden or patchy hair loss (find the cause first)
- Hair loss with scalp disease or scarring
- Considering a transplant and wanting an assessment
- Signs of infection after a procedure
Frequently asked questions
Is a hair transplant permanent?
Transplanted follicles are usually resistant to pattern balding and tend to last, but existing untreated hair may continue to thin, so ongoing care may be advised.
When will I see results after a hair transplant?
Transplanted hair often sheds first, then regrows. Visible results usually appear over several months, with fuller results by about a year.
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Sources & further reading
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- MedlinePlus — U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India
- Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Reviewed by Dr. Sanjay Anbu, MBBS. MedDroid is an AI medical assistant and can make mistakes. It provides general health information, not a diagnosis or medical advice — always consult a qualified clinician. In an emergency, contact your local emergency number immediately.