Hair Loss
Shedding 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal. When a hair is shed, it is replaced by a new hair from the same follicle and the growing cycle starts again. Scalp hair grows about one-half inch a month. As people age, the rate of hair growth slows.
Featured Treatments
Hair Restoration Surgery Program
The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery's Hair Restoration Surgery Program offers the latest techniques for hair replacement and restoration performed by world-class plastic surgeons in a private hospital setting.
Pediatric Dermatology Program
The Pediatric Dermatology Program at Mass General for Children provides care for children and adolescents with the full range of acquired and congenital disorders of the skin.
News & Publications
Mass General News
Read the latest news from Massachusetts General Hospital.
Advances in Motion
Our publication keeps health care professionals up to date on the latest research and clinical advances from Mass General.
Research Institute Blog
News and notes from the largest hospital-based research program in the United States
Charged
A podcast devoted to uncovering the stories of Mass General's relentless pursuit to break boundaries and provide exceptional care
Patient Gateway
The Patient Gateway provides secure online access to your health information whenever you need it. Check upcoming appointments, communicate with your doctor’s office, review medications and pay medical bills—all seamlessly online 24/7.