About

Dr. Ben Behnam

Dr. Ben Behnam is a co-founder of Happy Head and a world-renowned board-certified dermatologist, with a focus on hair loss and restoration. He has over 20 years of experience in dermatology and is recognized nationally by Newsweek as one of the top 10 Physicians and Surgeons in the U.S.

Education

Dr. Behnam completed his education at top U.S. medical schools, attending the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) for his undergraduate education, and Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) for medical school. He completed his residency program at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF-Fresno) followed by intensive training in hair restoration at the Distefano Hair Restoration Centers for Hair Transplanting Training.

Accomplishments

Dr. Behnam is highly accomplished and respected within his field, having recently been named one of the top hair transplant surgeons in the world in 2023. He is also an elite member of the International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (the only nationally recognized society for hair restoration). He has been named the Top 1% of America’s Most Honored Professionals in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Dr. Dehnam is thoroughly praised for his exceptional patient care, having received numerous awards including the On-Time Physician Award (2016 and 2017), Compassionate Doctor Award (2011-2017), Patients’ Choice Award (2011-2017), Vital Doctors Top 10, Top 10 Internists, and many more.

Articles by

Dr. Ben Behnam

Hair Health

Why Is My Hair Not Growing?

Hair Health

Hair Transplant Recovery: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Hair Health

Hair Transplant: A Way To Regain Confidence

Hair Health

Telogen Effluvium: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Hair Health

Traction Alopecia: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Hair Health

How To Stop Receding Hairline: Effective Strategies

Hair Health

Best Foods for Hair Growth and Health

Hair Health

Can a Dermatologist Help With Hair Loss?

Hair Health

Bald Spot on Crown: Causes and Treatment Options

Hair Health

Happy Head vs. Musely: Detailed Comparison Guide

Hair Health

Happy Head vs. Rogaine: Which Hair Loss Solution Is Best?

Hair Health

Happy Head vs Nutrafol: Detailed Comparison

Hair Health

Happy Head vs. Hims vs. Keeps: Which Is Best for You?

Hair Health

Happy Head vs. Keeps: Which One Is Right for You?

Hair Health

How To Tell if Your Hairline Is Receding

Hair Health

Switching From Finasteride to Dutasteride: Full Guide

Hair Health

Happy Head vs. XYON: Hair Growth Treatment Comparison

Hair Health

Happy Head vs. Hims: Which Is the Better Choice for Hair Growth?

The Experts

The Power of Personalization: How Customized Medicine is Changing Treatments for Allergies and Hair Growth

Lifestyle

How Much Hair Is Normal To Lose in the Shower?

Lifestyle

Does Mounjaro Cause Hair Loss? The Facts

Hair Health

Stem Cell Therapy for Hair Loss

Hair Health

Does Cancer Cause Hair Loss?

Hair Health

Hair Growth After Chemo: What You Need To Know

Hair Health

Does Finasteride Lower Testosterone?

Hair Health

Diffuse Thinning and How To Treat It

Hair Health

Understanding Finasteride Shedding

Hair Health

Finasteride for Women: Understanding the Facts

Hair Health

Mature Hairline: What You Need To Know

Hair Health

Finasteride for Hair Loss: What You Need To Know