NYC hair loss doctor John Frank specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of African American hair loss.

Biologically, human hair and hair loss are the same across all races. There are known medical conditions (e.g., alopecia) that affect black and non-black hair in just about the same way.

African American hair, however, is unique in many ways from non-African American hair. It’s unique in terms of its physical structure, how it’s typically cared for, how it’s styled, which can damage it in specific ways.

Furthermore, because specific hair loss treatments depend on the nature of the damage and the specific hair type involved, black, or African American, hair merits special considerations.

Surprisingly, African American hair type, hair color, & complexion have an effect on hair transplants.

This is because hair transplants outcomes are sensitive to how well scalp skin tone matches the color of the hair.

In recent years, advances in hair loss science has greatly improved hair transplant technology for hair loss sufferers worldwide — particularly for black men and women.

African American hair loss diagnosis and treatment depends on the type of black hair loss experienced: progressive, permanent or temporary.

Non-surgical treatments for African American black hair loss depend on the nature of the hair and type of hair loss and whether it is temporary or permanent.

Videos on African American Hair Loss

Dr. Frank Discusses Hair Loss in African American Men

Dr. Frank Discusses Hair Loss in African American Women

Dr. Frank Explains Options for Hair Transplants for African American Men

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