ISLAMABAD: Medical experts have revealed that around 70 percent of Pakistanis up to middle age are suffering from baldness, with hair loss cases rising sharply among both men and women.
Speaking at a seminar in Islamabad, the Hair Transplant Society of Pakistan announced plans to train 1,000 new surgeons to meet the surging demand for hair restoration procedures across the country.
Currently, nearly 30 million Pakistanis are experiencing hair loss, yet only about 150 qualified hair transplant surgeons are available nationwide, far short of the estimated 5,000 needed to address the issue.
Dr. Rana Irfan, President of the Hair Transplant Society, noted that hair loss affects individuals at various life stages.
“In Pakistan, 20 percent begin losing hair in their 20s, 40 percent by their 40s, 50 percent by their 50s, and 70 percent by their 60s,” he explained.
Experts also stressed that hair loss is increasingly affecting women, driven by factors such as genetics, illness, and stress.
Hair transplant specialist Dr. Jawad Jahangir highlighted that genetic predisposition, whether from the mother’s or father’s side, remains a leading cause. “Diseases like typhoid, mental stress, and other medical conditions can also contribute, but with proper care, hair loss can often be prevented,” he said.
The Hair Transplant Society emphasized that its initiative to train more surgeons aims not only to meet growing demand but also to ensure safer and higher-quality treatments for patients. The move comes amid rising concerns about unqualified practitioners, whose negligence has led to serious complications for patients.
By strengthening and regulating the hair transplant sector, the Society hopes to curb medical malpractice and improve overall patient outcomes across Pakistan.
