ABSTRACT
Although there are those who accept hair loss gracefully, for many it is a cause of significant social and psychological stress. Concern over hair loss has been documented throughout history. An ancient Egyptian papyrus scroll has among its medical remedies an ointment for restoring hair loss consisting of equal parts crocodile and hippopotamus fat. We are all familiar with the story of Samson and Delilah, perhaps the most famous “hair equals virility” story of all time.1
