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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…

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Los Angeles Hair Transplant Cost: Complete Analysis 2022

California has more cosmetic surgeons and higher demand for cosmetic surgery than any other state in the U.S. [1]. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as the city of Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood, where there’s enormous pressure…

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Boy George Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Boy George, lead singer of the pop band Culture Club, has always been known for his eccentric style. Back in his 80s heyday, Boy George was known for his unusual headgear, including hats, braids, and other hair accessories that gave…

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10 Proven Ways To Hide & Regrow Female Hair Thinning In The Front

As a woman, your hair can be essential to your self-esteem. So if you start to spot hair thinning in the front along your hairline, it can be a massive blow to your confidence.Up to 38% of women with healthy…

FUE — Can A Hair Transplant Always Give Full Coverage?

FUE – Can a Hair Transplant Always Give Full Coverage?

If you’re struggling with hair loss, a full head hair transplant has the potential to restore your locks to their former glory. The decision to embark on a hair restoration procedure is a major one, and it is understandable that…

Black Seed Oil For Hair: Benefits, Risks And Alternatives

Black Seed Oil for Hair: Benefits, Risks and Alternatives

If you are struggling with hair loss, there is a billion-dollar market worth of products that promise to help restore your hair growth. However, not all of them are backed by scientific evidence. Still, black seed oil for hair has…

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Does Wearing Hats Cause Hair Loss Or Baldness?

When it comes to hair loss, you could spend hours researching whether you’re going to be one of the two-thirds of men who experience some hair loss during their lifetime [1].You can be bombarded with plenty of reasons why you…

1500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

1500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

When you’re considering a hair transplant, it’s important to know what you can expect your results to look like. Different graft quantities create different results depending on hair colour, density, and texture. Therefore, prospective patients should be aware of what…

How Often Should I Wash My Hair To Keep It Strong And Healthy

How Often Should I Wash My Hair to Keep It Strong and Healthy?

It is a common misconception that washing your hair too frequently causes hair loss. In fact, studies show that doing so can lead to a decrease in dandruff, scalp itchiness and dryness, strand greasiness and hair shedding [1]. So how…

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Hair Loss: Evidence Review 2023

Using apple cider vinegar for hair loss sounds too good to be true. And that is because it is — most of the hair benefit claims which have arisen on the internet about this remedy have yet to be proven…

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…

Hair Transplant Timeline: Preparation, Recovery & Results

Hair Transplant Timeline: Preparation, Recovery & Results

When you decide to have a hair transplant, you're probably keen to know when the results will kick in. The majority of hair transplant patients see more than half of their new transplanted hair grafts start to grow after 6…

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…

Topical Finasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side-Effects

Topical Finasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side-Effects

Topical Finasteride is a modern hair loss medication that helps tackle male pattern baldness. Applying a topical Finasteride solution to the scalp can slow hair loss and promote regrowth.Topical Finasteride is much less widely used than oral Finasteride, with only 17% of hair restoration surgeons saying…

Do Steroids Cause Hair Loss?

Do Steroids Cause Hair Loss?

Anabolic steroids, often referred to simply as "steroids", are usually taken for building muscle mass. Anabolic steroids are structurally similar to testosterone, and some behave in a similar way. So you may be worried that taking steroids can lead to…

Beard Transplant Timeline: Recovery, Risks And Results

Beard Transplant Timeline: Recovery, Risks and Results

Being unable to grow a full, healthy beard can be distressing for men and can negatively impact their self-esteem. If you’ve decided to fix your beard bald spots surgically, you are likely eager to learn all about your beard transplant…

Biotin Results After 1 Week: What To Expect

Biotin Results After 1 Week: What To Expect

Biotin has been lauded as a magical hair growth remedy. There are Instagram pages dedicated to it and influencers who seem to swear by it for their hair, skin, and nails. However, while it’s definitely important to get a healthy…

Hope For New Hair Loss Wonder Drug

Hope for new hair loss wonder drug

A drug which reverses the effects of hair loss and thinning has always been the holy grail but until now, it has eluded scientists.While there are a number of other topical treatments (Minoxidil, Finasteride & Dutasteride) and hair transplant clinics…

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Norwood Scale: Causes, Stages & Treatments

Male pattern hair loss is an extremely common condition. It affects half of all men by the time they're 50 — with some people beginning to lose hair as early as their late teens or early 20s [1] [2].While pattern baldness (also…

Ways To Treat & Repair Damaged Hair At Home 

22 Ways To Treat & Repair Damaged Hair At Home 

Healthy hair is smooth, soft, and shiny, regardless of its natural texture. However, it's not always easy to keep it this way. As a result, many of us, particularly women, end up with dry and damaged hair that looks and…

Rosemary Oil For Beard Growth: Benefits, Uses And Risks

Rosemary Oil For Beard Growth: Benefits, Uses and Risks

Rosemary oil is an effective essential oil for hair growth. Recognised for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, it’s been shown to rival Minoxidil 2% as an effective scalp hair growth agent [1]. But will using rosemary oil for beard growth…

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How Much Hair Loss Is Normal In The Shower?

If you’re worried about hair loss then washing your hair in the shower can become a source of dread. You may notice hair shedding as you shampoo and condition your hair, or spot clumps of hair in the drain while…

1000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Costs, Results

1000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Costs, Results

Thousands of men opt for 1000-graft hair transplants every year. These FUT and FUE hair transplant procedures are usually used to improve hair density, straighten the hairline, or create a lower hairline that reduces the appearance of temple hair loss.Many…

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Is Finasteride Worth It? Benefits & Risks

You may have read about unwanted finasteride side effects such as erectile dysfunction, depression or infertility and wondered whether Finasteride is worth it. However, it is the most prescribed hair loss medication in the world for a good reason. Ample…

How To Treat Temple Hair Loss

How To Treat Temple Hair Loss

Many men first notice they’re losing hair when it starts receding at the temples. A receding hairline is one of the first signs of male pattern baldness, the most common type of hair loss worldwide. Male pattern hair loss affects…

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Hair Systems For Men: The Ultimate Guide To Non-Surgical Hair Replacement

Hair loss is a natural part of ageing. But it can have a serious impact on individuals, contributing to mental health issues like anxiety and depression [1]. One study found that having alopecia areata can increase the risk of major…

Melatonin & Hair Loss: Is There A Connection?

Melatonin & Hair Loss: Is There a Connection?

There has been much speculation about melatonin hair loss and how it impacts growth. With hair loss affecting up to 40% of men by the age of 35 [1], many are looking for a hair loss solution.Studies have shown that…

Scalp Psoriasis

Scalp Psoriasis – Diagnosis and Treatments

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease which affects around 2% of people in the UK, with many of these particularly affected by scalp psoriasis. The condition occurs when skin cells grow too quickly in response to a faulty signal from the…

Can Lack Of Sleep Cause Hair Loss?

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Hair Loss?

Professionals and individuals have long discussed the connection between a lack of sleep and hair loss. It is well known that sleep deprivation is detrimental to health, but is hair loss one of the many results of prolonged lack of…

Hair Transplant Falling Out After 1 Year: What To Do Next

Hair Transplant Falling Out After 1 Year: What To Do Next

Hair transplants are an investment in your appearance. After a year, you should be starting to see the final results of your hair transplantation, not worrying about losing more hair.So what can you do if your transplanted hairs are falling…