Books

Consumer Reports Books: Your Hair- Helping To Keep It
by Neil S. Sadick, MD
Still doubt the facts of hair loss? Read this book. Just what you would expect from Consumer Reports, this book is scientific, unbiased and exceedingly well-researched. It's great clinical background on everything hair, from how it grows to how it goes. 

Help & Hope For Hair Loss
by Gary S. Hitzig, MD
This book is factual and extremely helpful. In particular, it has one of the best discussions you'll find anywhere on hair systems and hair transplants. Find out what procedures and technologies are out there, the pro's and cons of each and what to watch out for. It's written for you, the consumer, by a veteran New York surgeon who has seen it all. The book is surprisingly candid and loaded with reliable hair loss info.   

The Bald Truth
by Spencer David Kobren
This one's from the consumer's point of view. The author has tried just about everything. There's a valuable inspection of the latest surgical technique, follicular unit transplantation. He also explores herbs and dietary control of testosterone. Remember, do your research before you buy any products. The book is well-researched and up to date. 

The Patient's Guide To Hair Restoration
by Dr. Robert M. Bernstein
Board certified in both dermatology and hair restoration surgery, Dr. Bernstein is the pioneer of follicular unit hair transplant surgery. This technique has become the gold standard in hair restoration. The book is a must-read if you are considering a hair trasplant.

Physician's Herbal Desk Reference
by The Publishers of The Physicians Desk Reference
Herbs for hair loss are popping up everywhere. Use this if you're researching herbs. The book describes thousands of herbs. It gives the official Latin names and lists medical journal articles relevant to each herb. Use the National Library of Medicine to get the journal articles and use the Clinical Crash Course to understand them.

Hair Transplant Forum International
(847) 330-9830
This one's not a book. It's the quarterly publication of the International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery. It's everything hair restoration, including lively debate among the world's top surgeons. The annual subscription is a bit pricey but if you're seriously considering surgery, you should be reading this. 

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Websites

Hair Loss Talk  www.hairlosstalk.com
This has become one of the most visited hair loss sites on the planet. And for good reason. The publisher is fiercely devoted to the truth and scientific evaluation of hair loss products. The site is well-organized and loaded with great information. The discussion groups alone are worth the visit and will keep you coming back.

Regrowth!  www.regrowth.com
As the Internet goes, Regrowth! is refreshingly scholarly. Get today's news on biotech breakthroughs like cloning, gene therapy and the next hair growth drug. Find long lists of natural and commercial hair growth products in "Treatments". This is a great place to start your research on the most effective growth products, transplants and hair systems. 

Her Alopecia.com
Ladies, look no further. This is consumer hair loss information and support just for you.
www.heralopecia.com

Hairsite  www.hairsite.com
Hair Today  www.hairtoday.com    
The Baldman's Page  www.thebaldman.com
Visit these sites too. They all have valuable bits of hair loss info. Be careful, though. They also have lots and lots of hair growth products for sale. Remember, don't buy anything from companies that refuse to send you product test information or references to medical journal articles. When you get product information, make sure you know how to evaluate it. Use the Clinical Crash Course.  

Professional Organizations

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
930 North Meacham Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 330-9830    www.ishrs.org
ISHRS was the first society dedicated to the advancement of hair restoration surgery. Their membership includes surgeons from all over the world. To find the ISHRS member surgeon nearest you, call them or visit their website. 

American Hair Loss Council
401 North Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611    (800) 274-8717   www.ahlc.org
You'll hear these guys quoted all the time. They're a non-profit group whose membership includes medical, technical and research experts from around the world. They've been educating the media and the public on hair loss issues for a long time. This is a good place to get scientific facts on every type of hair loss and a particularly helpful place to begin your search for a qualified hair systems specialist.  

National Alopecia Areata Foundation
710 C Street,  Suite 11
San Rafael, CA 94901    (415) 456-4644    www.naaf.org
This too is a non-profit organization. They are dedicated to researching this rare and troubling form of hair loss that targets children and adults. There are treatments for it but no cure yet. The Foundation can tell you everything known about it including current treatment options. Their research is expensive and they need donations. Give if you can.

Government

State's Attorney
U.S. Consumer Gateway
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Do scams make you mad? Do something. Nothing happens until you complain. Learn how and where to report fraud, see who's already been busted and what FDA and FTC have to say about hair loss scams. It's all on the government page.

U.S. Postal Service, Chief Postal Inspector
475 L'Enfant Plaza
Washington, DC 20260
Mail fraud is serious business. If you've been solicited to buy or if you've bought a fraudulent hair loss product through the mail, report it. Write the U.S. Chief Postal Inspector or contact your local postmaster.