Saw palmetto is one of the most widely used “natural” products for hair loss. Many people use it as a botanical alternative to finasteride for treating male pattern hair loss. The key issue here is not whether it is popular but rather if it actually works, and how well it stacks up against prescription treatments. […]

At the Gabel Center for Hair Restoration in Portland, Oregon, many women seek evaluation because they are frightened by ongoing hair thinning. Hair loss in women is not a cosmetic inconvenience. It is often a devastating condition that causes significant emotional distress, anxiety, and a profound loss of confidence. Dr. Steven Gabel believes that the […]

Everyone wants to know the same thing: Is there anything I can do to slow aging? Not reverse it. Not stop it. Just slow it down. A recently published analysis by Bischoff-Ferrari and colleagues, Individual and additive effects of vitamin D, omega-3 and exercise on DNA methylation clocks of biological aging in older adults from […]

Steven Gabel, MD, FACS – Gabel Hair Restoration Center, Portland, Oregon   Why Graft Placement Matters in Hair Restoration Surgery In hair restoration surgery, much attention is paid to donor harvesting, graft counts, and hairline design. Those elements matter—but there is one step that ultimately determines whether a transplant looks natural or fails outright: the […]

Steven Gabel, MD, FACS – Gabel Hair Restoration Center, Portland, Oregon Patients frequently ask whether nutraceuticals can genuinely improve hair thinning or whether they are simply expensive supplements supported by good marketing. Until recently, most evidence for oral hair supplements focused on subjective improvement or general hair growth. A newly published six-month clinical study by […]

Steven Gabel, MD, FACS – Gabel Hair Restoration Center, Portland, Oregon Healthy hair is often a reflection of overall health. Hair follicles are fast-cycling, energy-dependent structures, which means they are especially sensitive to nutritional deficiencies. When the body lacks essential nutrients, the hair is frequently one of the first places where problems appear. This relationship […]

By Steven Gabel, MD, FACS – Gabel Hair Restoration Center, Portland, Oregon Patients frequently ask whether they are “too young” or “too old” for a hair transplant. The reality is straightforward. Age alone does not determine hair transplant candidacy. What truly matters is whether surgery can produce a natural result that will remain appropriate for […]

By Steven Gabel, MD, FACS – Gabel Hair Restoration Center, Portland, Oregon Many patients are interested in hair restoration but hesitate because traditional FUE requires shaving the donor area. For individuals who want to maintain their current hairstyle or prefer a private recovery, shaveless FUE can be an excellent solution. This advanced technique allows the […]

By Steven Gabel, MD, FACS – Gabel Hair Restoration Center, Portland, Oregon Minoxidil has long been a foundational treatment for male and female pattern hair loss. Most patients know it as a topical foam or liquid, and some use low-dose oral tablets which we have written about in the past. Recently, another form has started […]

By Steven Gabel, MD, FACS – Gabel Hair Restoration Center, Portland, Oregon Understanding how nutrition affects hair health is essential, especially for individuals experiencing increased shedding without an obvious medical cause. One of the most influential papers on this topic is Rushton’s comprehensive review, Nutritional Factors and Hair Loss. This publication remains a cornerstone in […]