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The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery is the leading authority on hair loss treatmen

We are here to help you understand how to deal with the stress associated with losing your hair and to help you find the best solutions as a result. The ISHRS is made up of more than 1,000 of the top hair restoration surgeons and hair loss professionals throughout the world - we have members in more than 60 countries who specialize in a number of different hair restoration and hair loss areas. This page was created to provide you with useful videos, photos, articles and other information to help you best understand hair loss and what options are available to treat or restore your hair as a result. We'd also like to invite you to join us on our Hair Loss Discussion Forum located on our website at - http://www.ishrs.org/forum

Thanks for joining us here and we look forward to assisting in any way we can! My best,

Matt Batt
Integrated Communications Manager
ISHRS
mbatt@ishrs.org

03/10/2026

Join us for our first ISHRS 2026 CME Webinar on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Topic: Medical, Biological, and Nutritional Adjunctive Therapies in Hair Loss Management

Moderator: Nicole E. Rogers, MD, FISHRS | USA
Co-Moderator: Maira Merlotto, MD, MSc | Brazil

Learning objectives:
Describe current techniques for existing hair regrowth medications
Consider new molecules and processes for delivery
Discuss holistic and adjunctive treatments for hair loss

New this year - All ISHRS members receive complimentary registration.

Get all the details: https://ishrs.org/cme-webinar-march-2026/

02/26/2026

Dr. Laura Caicedo, Co-Chair for the ISHRS Europe 2026 Live Surgery Workshop in Rome invites you to join us for a full day of immersive surgical hair transplantation education.

The event will be held in collaboration with the Italian Society for Hair Science and Restoration/Società Italiana di Tricologia ( S.I.Tri) on May 24, 2026.

Multiple operating theaters will run concurrently, allowing participants to observe a variety of procedures and approaches in real time.

- Combined FUT + non-shaven FUE live surgery demonstration

-Shaven FUE hair transplant live surgery

-Eyebrow hair transplant using long hair FUE technique

Held the day after the 48th International Congress of S.I.Tri,, this is a unique opportunity to combine education and networking, into advanced hair restoration techniques.

Seats are limited. Get all the registration details here: https://ishrs.org/europe-lsw-2026/ (Link in Bio)

02/11/2026

As part of its continued collaborative efforts with Global Council societies, the ISHRS, through its ISHRS Europe Council, is pleased to partner once again with the Italian Society for Hair Science and Restoration / Società Italiana di Tricologia (S.I.Tri.) for the ISHRS Europe 2026 Live Surgery Workshop in Rome, Italy.

It will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026 – the day after the 48th International Congress of S.I.Tri.

This full-day live surgery workshop will provide attendees with an immersive educational experience featuring internationally recognized faculty and real-time surgical demonstrations.

Chair: Bruno Ferreira, MD, MSc | Portugal
Co-Chair: Laura Caicedo Albarello, MD, FISHRS | Spain

Faculty:
Maria Asensi-Bertomeu, MD | Spain
Edward Ball, BMBS, FISHRS | United Kingdom
Christian N. Bisanga, MD | Belgium
Vincenzo Gambino, MD, FISHRS | Italy
Hans Heinicke, MD | Spain
Chiara Insalaco, MD, PhD | Italy
Sofia Londoño, MD | Colombia
Andrea Manfreda, MD | Italy
Bruno Pinto Goncalves, MD, MSc | Portugal
Asim Shahmalak, MBBS, FISHRS | United Kingdom
Piero Tesauro, MD, PhD | Italy
Marco Toscani, MD, PhD | Italy
Maria Ximena Vila, MD | Spain
Conradin von Albertini, MD, FISHRS | Switzerland

For details and registration, visit: https://ishrs.org/europe-lsw-2026/

01/31/2026

Scientific abstract submissions for the 34th World Congress of the ISHRS are now open! The Congress will take place at the Windsor Convention Center – Oceanico Wing, October 15-17, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Abstracts are being accepted for:

-Oral Presentation for General Session (Physicians' Program)
-Cases, Studies, and Innovations (CSI) Presentation
-Patient Presentation for Live Patient Viewing
-Oral Presentation for Surgical Assistants / Non-Physicians Program

Get all the details here: https://34thannual.org/abstracts/

01/29/2026

Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Loss: A Case Study

Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem and many people do not get enough vitamin D because of limited sun exposure or a diet low in vitamin D-rich foods. While it is well known for bone and immune health, it also plays a role in the health of your hair.

In an open access publication in ISHRS Hair Transplant Forum, Dr. Sharon Keene shares a case about a 41-year-old man with severe hair thinning. Testing showed he had a very low vitamin D level.

After six months of taking vitamin D3 supplements, his follow-up photos showed significant new hair growth. Interestingly, the patient had not used hair loss medications like minoxidil or finasteride.

Read the full report and study review here: https://ishrs.org/vitamin-d-deficiency/

01/26/2026

Since its inception in 2004, Operation Restore has provided over $1,002,000 of pro bono hair transplant and expenses for 103 patients suffering from hair loss due to disease or trauma. The program helps cover travel expenses for patients undergoing these procedures. Over 100 volunteer physicians participated in helping change patients' lives.

Learn more about ISHRS Operation Restore: https://ishrs.org/about/operation-restore/

12/15/2025

📊The 2025 ISHRS Practice Census reveals how an individualized consult in hair loss matters far more than age alone.

Hair transplant surgeons approach age differently depending on the patient, with 80% of members reporting no upper age cutoff for older patients when overall health allows. Additionally, 66.1% require patients beyond a certain age to obtain medical clearance before performing surgery.

At the opposite end of the age spectrum, hair transplant surgeons take a more cautious approach with younger patients. 73% of members report having a minimum age requirement, and 57.6% of their first-time procedures occur in patients between 26–35 years old.

Together, the data underscores a consistent theme across generations: patient safety, timing, and individualized assessment guide care at every stage of life.

🔍Have you been enjoying these Practice Census insights? These highlights are just a preview of a much richer, data-driven report.

🔗Access the full 2025 ISHRS Practice Census → https://ishrs.org/2025-practice-census/

12/10/2025

La grabación del cuarto webinar en español de la ISHRS ya está disponible!

Título: Nuevas tecnologías en restauración capilar y medicina regenerativa

Temas abordados:
✔️ Terapias emergentes en la alopecia androgénica
✔️ Puesta al día del trasplante de unidades foliculares en úlceras cutáneas
✔️ Diagnóstico y evaluación de las alopecias mediante tricoscopía e IA
✔️Estimulación mecánica folicular y vehiculización de activos a través de Skin Patting e iontoforesis (TRICOPAT)
✔️ Bioterapias emergentes: Exosomas y factores de crecimiento en evidencia y aplicación
✔️ Mejora en la extracción de unidades foliculares (FUE) con dispositivos y técnicas avanzadas
✔️Trasplante capilar con técnica FUE como alternativa
para el manejo de alopecia cicatricial secundaria en
pacientes pediátricos

📩 Si ya te registraste, revisa tu correo para acceder a la grabación.
Si no te registraste, puedes acceder a la repetición aqui→ ishrs.org/es/webinar-diciembre-2025
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The recording of the third Spanish webinar from the ISHRS is now available!

Title: New Technologies in Hair Restoration and Regenerative Medicine

Topics covered included:
✔️ Emerging therapies in androgenetic alopecia
✔️ Update on follicular unit transplantation in cutaneous ulcers
✔️ Diagnosis and evaluation of alopecias using trichoscopy and AI
✔️ Mechanical follicular stimulation and delivery of active ingredients through Skin Patting and iontophoresis (TRICOPAT)
✔️ Emerging biotherapies: Exosomes and growth factors in evidence and application
✔️ Improvements in follicular unit extraction (FUE) with advanced devices and techniques
✔️ Hair transplantation with the FUE technique as an alternative for managing secondary scarring alopecia in pediatric patients

📩 If you registered already, please check your email for the recording link.
If you missed the webinar and want access to the replay, register here→ https://ishrs.org/spanish-webinar-december-2025/

12/02/2025

📊 The ISHRS 2025 Practice Census reveals that ISHRS members performed an average of 15 surgical procedures per month - a powerful reflection of their hands-on involvement in patient care.

Additionally, In 2024, members treated more men than women with respect to surgical procedures. On average, 84.7 percent of procedures were performed on men, while 15.3
percent were performed on women.

Read the full report here: https://ishrs.org/2025-practice-census/

12/01/2025

Registration for the next CME Webinar is open!

Topic: Scarring Alopecia: Diagnosis & Treatment
Moderator: Vikram Jayaprakash, BM, FISHRS | Australia
Co-Moderator: Bruno Pinto Gonçalves, MD, MSc | Portugal

This 2.5-hour live webinar, “Scarring Alopecia: Diagnosis and Treatment,” will provide a comprehensive and clinically relevant overview of scarring alopecias, a complex group of disorders characterized by irreversible hair loss due to permanent follicular destruction. Through expert lectures, case-based discussions, and interactive Q&A, participants will gain updated knowledge on the classification, diagnostic approach, trichoscopic patterns, biopsy interpretation, medical management, and surgical considerations in patients with scarring alopecia.

View program outline and registration details here: https://ishrs.org/2025-cme-webinar-december/

11/21/2025

Regístrate para el próximo webinar el 3 de diciembre de 2025.

Este webinar le guiará por las tecnologías y terapias más avanzadas en medicina regenerativa y trasplante capilar, incluyendo:

• Evaluación de evidencia científica y mecanismos de acción de nuevas terapias.
• Uso de herramientas diagnósticas avanzadas como tricoscopía e IA.
• Aplicación de técnicas y protocolos de terapias celulares (PRP, células madre, exosomas).
• Integración de sistemas robóticos e instrumentos de alta precisión.
• Revisión de agentes farmacológicos emergentes para un manejo integral.

Ver el programa y los detalles de inscripción: https://ishrs.org/es/webinar-diciembre-2025/
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Register for the upcoming webinar on December 3, 2025.

This webinar will guide you through the most advanced technologies and therapies in regenerative medicine and hair restoration, including:

• Evaluating scientific evidence and mechanisms of action behind emerging therapies.
• Using advanced diagnostic tools such as high-resolution trichoscopy and AI-assisted analysis.
• Applying techniques and protocols for cellular therapies (PRP, stem cells, exosomes).
• Integrating robotic systems and high-precision instruments to enhance surgical accuracy.
• Reviewing emerging pharmacologic agents for a comprehensive approach to hair loss management.

View program and registration details: https://ishrs.org/spanish-webinar-december-2025/

11/17/2025

Protect yourself before deciding who will perform your hair transplant surgery.
💬 Ask the right questions:

✔️ Who will evaluate and recommend my treatment?
✔️ What is their training, licensure, and experience?
✔️ Who will actually perform my surgery?
✔️ Are all individuals involved legally permitted and insured?

See the full checklist of important questions before choosing a surgeon: FighttheFight.ISHRS.org/before-you-choose-a-surgeon

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