Artificial hair insertion

The hair is a synthetic fibre and can cause a foreign body reaction in the skin. This means that skin surrounding the artificial hair swells, becomes red and pustules develop as the skin tries to reject and expel the fibres. As well the fibres are prone to falling out and snapping off at their base.

• Hair pieces and wigs

These need regular maintenance. Irritation, dermatitis and secondary infection can occur. However, once a man walks out with a hair piece, it take ...

• Drugs and topical lotions

Results are marginal in many cases and require continuous use. Having to take a drug which blocks the body's production of dihydrotestosterone (ma ...

• Other Methods