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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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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.
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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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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…

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…

Keratin For Hair

Keratin For Hair: Benefits, Dangers, Treatment Types

Keratin makes up 65% to 95% of your hair fibre [1]. It’s an essential protein for keeping your hair strong and healthy — but your body can’t absorb keratin from food or other sources, so many people turn to keratin…

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…

Hair Loss Genetics

Hair Loss Genetics: Are Your Genes Making You Go Bald?

Genetics play a pivotal role in the development of hair loss in both men and women. In the US alone, 50 million men and 30 million women are estimated to be affected by androgenetic alopecia — more than 30% of…

What Is DHT & Its Role In Hair Loss? A Complete Overview

What is DHT & Its Role In Hair Loss? A Complete Overview

Hair loss is something that we all tend to worry about at some point in our lives. Whether our hair is starting to thin due to old age, bad diet, or just stress, no one wants to see their hair…

Can Vaping Cause Hair Loss? E-cigarette Effects On Your Hair

Can Vaping Cause Hair Loss? E-cigarette Effects on Your Hair

If you are one of the 13.2% of the UK population who smoke electronic cigarettes [1], you may be wondering if vaping can cause hair loss. While there is currently no simple answer to that question, vaping may indeed contribute…

Buzz Cut Receding Hairline

What is the Best Buzz Cut for a Receding Hairline?

Buzz cuts have emerged as a popular and stylish option for those experiencing a receding hairline. Not only is it a low-maintenance way to disguise male pattern baldness, but as many celebrities have shown, the style has proven to be…

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Alopecia Areata: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Alopecia areata is a common type of hair loss, which affects around 1 in every 170 adults in the UK [1]. That means there are more than 300,000 people in the UK with alopecia areata. Despite so many people having his…

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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Asian Hair Loss & Hair Thinning: How To Treat It

Asian hair loss is on the rise. It now affects up to three-quarters of the Asian population, with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) as the cause of hair loss for many women and men [1]. Young Asian people in particular are reporting higher rates…

Hair Falling Out In Clumps

Hair Falling Out In Clumps: Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment

Hair falling out in clumps can be a distressing experience. A small amount of hair loss is normal in the shower or while brushing your locks — healthy people are expected to shed 50-100 strands per day [1]. However, sudden,…

Minoxidil Side Effects

Does Minoxidil Change Hair Colour? Minoxidil FAQs

There are many reasons why abnormal hair loss occurs. No matter what the cause of your hair loss is, there are many treatment options available. Minoxidil is a hair loss treatment that's readily available over the counter. Minoxidil, also known as Rogaine, is commonly prescribed…

Do You Need To Use Minoxidil After A Hair Transplant - Benefits & Results

Do You Need to Use Minoxidil After A Hair Transplant – Benefits & Results

If you're considering a hair transplant, your doctor has probably mentioned Minoxidil before. It's often recommended as a less invasive step before considering hair transplant surgery and is one of two FDA-approved treatments for men's hair loss on the market.However, for those…

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Hair Shedding Vs Hair Loss: Expert Review of the Difference

The difference between hair shedding and hair loss can be hard to tell, as both involve some of your strands falling out. But while everyone experiences some hair shedding on a daily basis, hair loss is more common in men…

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Transgender Hair Loss & Restoration

Transitioning to another gender is an exciting yet challenging time. One of the issues many transgender people continue to be concerned about is hair care and hair loss. In fact, 37% of ISHRS members reported seeing an increase in hair…

7 Reasons You May Be Growing A Patchy Beard And How To Fix It

7 Reasons You May Be Growing a Patchy Beard and How to Fix It

A man’s ability to grow facial hair can influence the way he feels about himself and the way others perceive him [1]. So having a patchy beard may lower your self-confidence and even negatively affect the quality of your relationships. There…

Saw Palmetto For Women’s Hair Loss: Benefits Vs Risks

Saw Palmetto For Women’s Hair Loss: Benefits vs Risks

At this time, there is insufficient research to determine the safety and efficiency of saw palmetto for women with female pattern baldness. But since 55% of women experience hair loss during their lifetime [1], it is normal to seek effective…

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Vitamin C For Hair: All The Benefits For Hair Health

Getting enough vitamin C is essential for hair health. More than a third of people over the age of 4 don’t have enough vitamin C in their diet [1]. And more than 7% of the US population have a fully-fledged…

What Is An Artificial Hair Transplant?

What Is An Artificial Hair Transplant?

Artificial hair implants were a subject of debate during the 80s/90s. In 1983, the controversial procedure was banned by the FDA following unsafe, aggressive, and detrimental practices. Now an artificial transplant product, Biofibre, has a CE mark in the UK,…

Rock Facial Hair Like Jason Momoa: No Beard Style Can Stop Him

Jason Momoa Without A Beard: Khal Drogo Shaves His Facial Hair

A thick, full beard style is one of the first things that comes to mind when imagining this Hollywood superstar. But as he has occasionally proven, for Jason Momoa, no beard is no problem either. Since the beginning of his…

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The best shampoo advice

There are myriad shampoos and conditioner brands on the market, all proclaiming benefits for the hair and scalp - but many do not live up to expectation. It may explain the frequency with which many of us change the products…

Celebrity Hair Transplants Before & After

Celebrity Hair Transplants Before & After

Here at the Wimpole Clinic we like to keep up to date with our celebrities, particularly those with hair transplants. We have ourselves had a few well-known gentlemen come through our doors
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Do Selenium Supplements Benefit Your Hair? Evidence Review 2024

You may have heard online chatter lately about selenium benefits for hair loss. Some of these benefits may be real, but only if you respect the daily recommended dose.While having a selenium deficiency can sometimes contribute to hair shedding (alongside other health issues),…

Do Vitamins Really Promote Hair Growth? Expert Review Of Vitamins For Hair Growth

Do Vitamins Really Promote Hair Growth? Expert Review Of Vitamins For Hair Growth

The hair supplement industry is expected to boom over the next 10 years, reaching a predicted value of $2.86 billion in 2031. It’s estimated that 58% of adults in the US and 38% in the UK take dietary supplements.While mineral…

How Long Does A Hair Transplant Last

How Long Does A Hair Transplant Last?

One of the most common concerns of potential hair transplant patients is how long their hair transplant will last. A hair transplant in the UK costs £4,820 on average — and while it has one of the highest success rates…

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…

Cheaper Isn’t Always Better - Getting The Hair Transplant Treatment You Deserve

Cheap Hair Transplants: Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Hair transplants are one of the most effective and long-lasting solutions to extensive hair loss caused by pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia. So it makes sense that more people are seeking cost-effective hair transplants since you can’t get a hair…

Can Women Take Dutasteride?

Can Women Take Dutasteride?

Dutasteride is a drug used to tackle male pattern baldness, as well as other health conditions related to the overproduction of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT.DHT is a male sex hormone that can safely be inhibited in men. But…