Glossary of Hair Loss Terms
There are 174 entries in this glossary.F
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Female-Pattern Baldness |
The progressive, diffuse thinning of hair in females caused by genetics, age and hormones. It usually develops at a much slower rate than male-pattern baldness. |
| Finasteride |
The generic drug name of the prescription-only, FDA-approved brand-name drug Propecia, manufactured by Merck as the only oral, daily DHT-blocker treatment for hair loss in men only. See Propecia |
| Fine Hair |
Determined by heredity, measured by the actual diameter of one strand. Very often missing the medulla. |
| Follicular Degeneration Syndrome |
Also called Hot Comb Alopecia. See CCCA |
| Follicular Unit |
Each follicle is a self-contained unit containing two to four hairs, each with its own root system that will regenerate and continue to grow when inserted into the new location. |
| Follicular Unit Extraction |
One way to surgically obtain hair from a donor area where healthy self-contained follicle units containing roots are removed one at a time under a microscope and replaced to the recipient area to provide the most natural-looking replacement while maintaining survival rates of each follicle. |
| Frontal Hairline |
The temples and front part of the scalp that frames your face. |