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UK Hair Transplants Cost Analysis: Choosing the Right Clinic In 2024

To uncover the true cost of a hair transplant in the UK, we sent 104 UK clinics the same photographs with the same desired result.In this exclusive, we reveal the state of hair restoration treatment across the country: from the…

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Finasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Finasteride is a drug used to treat male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia. Both topical and oral versions are available, but oral tablets are by far the most popular. In fact, Finasteride tablets are the most commonly prescribed…

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Male Pattern Baldness: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Male pattern baldness (MPB), or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in men [1]. It affects more than 95% of men by the age of 80 and typically starts before middle age [2]. If you find…

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Minoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Minoxidil is one of the most popular treatments for hair loss. It helps reduce hair fall and stimulate regrowth in a whole range of hair loss conditions, from male pattern baldness to traction alopecia. Minoxidil is the second most recommended…

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Hair Transplant Costs In Turkey & Is It Worth The Risk?

The global hair transplant industry is worth more than $6 billion — and a sixth of this value comes from Turkey [1]. Turkey is a popular hair transplant destination, thanks to its cut-rate hair restoration treatments. You only need to…

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Is My Hair Thinning Or Am I Paranoid? When To Speak To A Hair Loss Specialist

Whether we like it or not, our hair plays a vital role in how we look and feel; and if you’re experiencing thinning hair or hair loss it can have a significant impact on your life, self confidence and self-esteem.
Hair Transplant Recovery: What To Expect

Hair Transplant Recovery: What to Expect

Taking the plunge to undergo hair transplant surgery can be a big step, but it’s one that an increasing number of individuals are opting for. In fact, since 2016, hair transplant surgeries have increased by more 16% worldwide [1].Although it…

2000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

2000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, more than 58% of hair transplant patients achieve the look they want with 2000 to 2999 hair grafts [1]. This is the most common graft bracket for a first procedure, so…

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20 Female Celebrities With Hair Loss

Female celebrities with hair loss have been thrust into the spotlight, following the Oscars incident featuring Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, and Chris Rock.There’s still a lot of stigma surrounding women’s hair loss — so it’s a brave woman who…

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Alopecia Awareness Month : 10 Ways To Participate in 2024

September is Alopecia Awareness Month. If you or a loved one are experiencing a type of alopecia  or you are simply sympathetic to this cause, you are more than welcome to be part of this inspiring celebration. Rest assured that…

Dutasteride 0.5 Mg Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Results

Dutasteride 0.5 mg: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Results

While not yet FDA-approved for treating hair loss, studies show that Dutasteride 0.5 mg is even more efficient than both Finasteride and Minoxidil in curbing male pattern baldness and increasing hair density [1]. This promising new medication can be prescribed…

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Gabriel Magalhães Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Gabriel Magalhães, the centre-back for the English Premier League club Arsenal, is known for his defensive on-pitch prowess. But eagle-eyed fans have noticed a difference in his hairline following Gabriel's hair transplant in 2022. It's been speculated that Gabriel's hair…

Finasteride And Pregnancy: Safety, Side Effects, Alternatives

Finasteride & Pregnancy: Safety, Side Effects, Alternatives

When you’re pregnant or trying for a baby, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to your own well-being and the health of your baby. That’s why it’s important to consider the medication you’re taking and whether it’s…

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Should You Use A Hair Dryer After Hair Transplant?

After hair transplant surgery, playing around with your new hair it is one of the first things you want to do. This might include using a hair dryer after your hair transplant, or using styling products like wax and gel.Being…

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The Best Treatments for Hair Loss, According to the NHS

The most efficient treatment for hair loss, according to the NHS, depends on the condition which is causing your particular type of alopecia. So if you are one of the 85% of men [1] or 55% [2] of women who…

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Can Natural DHT Blockers Cure Hair Loss?

For many men, male pattern baldness is something caused by a genetic sensitivity to something known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) [1].Many of the most popular hair loss treatments, such as Finasteride and Dutasteride work by blocking DHT which, after regular use, can help to promote hair growth…

7 Bad Beards & Better Facial Hair Styles You Can Try Instead

7 Bad Beards and Better Facial Hair Styles You Can Try Instead

A clean, healthy, well-groomed beard is, in most cases, a beautiful one. However, since 54% of British men are now sporting some kind of facial hair [1], aesthetic standards have risen and stylists have started talking increasingly about bad beards.Anything…

Hair Transplant Infection: Everything You Need To Know

Hair Transplant Infection: Everything You Need To Know

Over 650,000 people get hair transplants every year, globally [1]. However, not all of these transplants go smoothly as some end in hair transplant regrets. If you don't go to a trusted, professional clinic, you could be putting yourself at…

Can You Get Alopecia Areata Treatment On The NHS?

Can You Get Alopecia Areata Treatment On The NHS?

Alopecia areata is a common form of hair loss that affects 1 in every 170 adults in the UK, which is around 300,000 people [1]. It’s an autoimmune condition in which white blood cells attack the hair follicles, leading to…

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Hair Loss After Surgery: Why It Happens & How To Stop It

Hair loss is a known side effect of certain types of surgery. Weight loss (bariatric) surgery, in particular, is known to lead to increased hair fall during recovery. One study found that 57% of weight loss surgery patients experienced hair…

What Happens When You Stop Using Minoxidil?

What Happens When You Stop Using Minoxidil?

If you’ve been using Minoxidil to slow down your hair loss and promote hair growth, you may be wondering if and when you can stop using Minoxidil.Minoxidil is designed for daily use, so most users must apply Minoxidil everyday to…

What Your Beard Says About You

What Your Beard Says About You

Beards have been on trend for the last few years. And with styles ranging from full beards to stubble to horseshoe moustaches, this trend doesn't look like it's going anywhere.Many of the world's most stylish men sport some kind of…

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Marc-André ter Stegen Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

In the past years, it has become increasingly common to witness footballer hair transplant transformations. While some sports stars, such as Rob Holding, are open about their decision to put male pattern baldness behind them, others, such as German goal…

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Washing Hair After A Hair Transplant: Tips & Advice

Washing your hair regularly is an essential part of hair and scalp health. This doesn’t stop when you’ve invested in a hair transplant. In fact, it’s more important than ever to keep up your hair-washing routine to maintain your hair…

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Can Chemotherapy Hair Loss Be Treated?

Chemotherapy is a life-saving medication used for cancer treatment. However, it can wreak havoc on your body. Patients undergoing cancer treatments experience a wide range of side effects, but one of the most obvious is hair loss.Hair loss from chemotherapy,…

Jurgen Klopp Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Jurgen Klopp Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Jurgen Klopp’s hair transplant is one of the most famous in the Premier League. Unlike many other footballers who’ve had hair transplants, the Liverpool manager has been candid about his procedure, first discussing it in the German tabloid Bild back…

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What To Do About Frizzy Broken Hair On Top Of Your Head

Hair breakage is a common problem. With so many styling practices now available, it’s no surprise women’s hair is so vulnerable to snapping off mid-strand. But this can sometimes lead to frizzy broken hair on top of the head, which…

Moustache Transplant: Benefits, Costs, Risks And Results

Moustache Transplant: Benefits, Costs, Risks and Results

Beard and moustache transplants make up 5% of all hair restoration surgeries worldwide [1]. That is partly due to the special social significance attributed to a full head of hair but also to the fact that moustaches are more seldomly…

My Scalp Hurts When I Move My Hair

My Scalp Hurts When I Move My Hair: All About Scalp Tenderness

If your scalp hurts when you move your hair, you may be wondering if you are suffering from a common scalp problem. Many such conditions, like seborrheic dermatitis [1], atopic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis [2] can indeed cause scalp tenderness.…

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Chris Evans’ Hair Transplant – Everything you need to know

The topic of Chris Evans' has divided fans for years. Some are certain that the famous actor's receding hairline must have received some surgical help over the years. Others believe there is nothing about Chris' hair transformations that could not have been achieved…

Does Low Testosterone Cause Hair Loss? Signs, Symptoms And Treatment

Does Low Testosterone Cause Hair Loss? Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

Unfortunately, ageing happens to us all. For many men, hair thinning and the loss of hair are signs that ageing is well underway.  As many men will attest, losing your hair can have a huge impact on your confidence as…

Red Light Therapy For Hair Growth: Results, Benefits, Safety

Red Light Therapy for Hair Growth: Results, Benefits, Safety

As many as 85% of men and 55% of women are affected by hair loss within their lifetime [2][3]. But the good news is that new treatments have emerged to help you achieve strand regrowth. Red light therapy for hair…

5 Beard Styles You Can Have After A Transplant

5 Beard Styles You Can Have After A Transplant

Nearly 50% of men will have difficulties growing a full beard. To those who have no issues with facial hair, this may not sound like a huge deal or even a blessing not having to battle with a razor everyday…