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Dermatologists slam nod for dentists in hair transplants
short by / on Monday, 12 January, 2026
Dermatologists are opposing the Health Ministry’s move allowing dentists with OMFS degrees to perform hair transplants, citing patient deaths, unlicensed clinics and regulatory confusion. Experts warned of "ghost surgeries" and technician-led procedures. Legal challenges are underway, with doctors stressing that hair loss often signals hormonal and metabolic disorders or nutritional deficiencies.
read more at The South First