About
Dr. Ben Behnam, MD, FAAD

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, MD, FAAD

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Why Is My Scalp So Oily? The Genetics of Sebum Overproduction

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Fatty Acids and Hair Health: How Lipids Keep Your Strands Strong, Smooth, and Shiny

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How to Treat Dry Hair: Causes, Genetics & Fixes for Brittle, Lifeless Strands

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Why Does Hair Turn Gray—and What Can You Do About It?

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What Causes Hair Breakage—and How to Restore Keratin for Stronger Strands

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What Is Alopecia Areata—and What Can You Do About It?

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Pumpkin Seed Oil for Hair Loss: Benefits and Usage Guide

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How To Regrow Hair Naturally in 3 Weeks: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Alopecia Areata Incognita: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Gut Health and Hair Loss: The Connection and Natural Solutions

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Is Sweat Good for Your Hair? Benefits and Downsides

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Sea Buckthorn Benefits for Hair and How To Use It Effectively

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How To Improve Your Hair Density

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Redensyl for Hair Growth: Does It Work? What To Expect

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Procapil for Hair Growth: Benefits, Results, and How To Use It

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Can Ashwagandha Help Hair Growth?

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Clobetasol for Hair Loss: Effectiveness for Certain Conditions

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Steroid Injections for Hair Loss: What You Need To Know

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Exosomes for Hair Loss: How This Natural Treatment Works

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Zinc for Hair Loss: What You Need To Know Before Supplementing

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Black Seed Oil for Hair: Natural Benefits & How To Use

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Scalp Psoriasis Hair Loss: Causes, Treatment, and Natural Care

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Tretinoin for Hair Loss: How It Works & How To Use It

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Ask Me Anything #48 – Tips for Easy Application