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The decision of what to do about your baldness, if anything, is a complex one. It is also a possibly irreversible decision. The best way to be sure that the decision YOU make is one that you will be happy with is to arm yourself with knowledge . When it comes to hair loss, knowledge is one of your most powerful allies. The more you know and understand the causes of your hair loss, the better you'll be in a position to make informed choices about the way forward.

The simple fact is that there is no complete cure for baldness or hair loss at this time, and given the known causes of hair loss there is unlikely to be one single ingredient that can cure hair loss.

Professional Organizations

The following list is not intended to be exhaustive:

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
If you're losing hair, start here. Dermatology is the medical specialty focused on diseases of the skin and hair. Although more than 90% of all hair loss is genetic, there are other causes (usually temporary) that are treatable. Genetic hair loss is also treatable, now more than ever. See a dermatologist. Find one near you, get background information on them and also get excellent medical information on skin and hair problems. www.aad.org

The American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
Board certification is a rigorous and thorough testing of a practitioner's skills by one's own peers. There is one board in the world certifying the highly specialized skills of hair restoration surgeons. Those who pass the test are Diplomates. See the complete list of Diplomates with contact information for each. Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeons

American Hair Loss Council
This is a non-profit group. The Council includes medical, technical and research experts from all over the world. Visit their site for info on every type of hair loss. You can also search for hair replacement professionals near you. www.ahlc.org

International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
ISHRS was the first organization dedicated to the advancement of hair restoration surgery. They educate their global membership and publish the quarterly Hair Transplant Forum. Visit their site to learn about hair restoration surgery and search for a member surgeon near you. www.ishrs.org

National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Alopecia areata is a rare and disturbing type of hair loss. It can even affect children. This non-profit group is researching a cure and has everything known about the disease including treatments and methods of coping. www.alopeciaareata.com