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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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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…

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…

Dutasteride Vs Finasteride: Which Is Better For Hair Loss?

Dutasteride vs Finasteride: Which is better for hair loss?

When it comes to hair loss, there are two main treatments that most people have heard of before: Finasteride and Dutasteride.They are two very similar hair loss treatments, in that they both belong to a family of drugs known as…

Danny Ings Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Danny Ings Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Premier League stalwart and England international Danny Ings sported a very different hairstyle in 2023/24 pre-season training and games, following a hair transplant at London’s Mayfair Hair Clinic (a bespoke VIP service of the Wimpole Clinic).So what do we know about…

Finasteride Gynecomastia: What You Need To Know

Finasteride Gynecomastia: What You Need To Know

Finasteride is often used to treat hair loss — specifically, male pattern baldness. It's extremely successful, with studies showing it can halt hair loss in up to 90% of men [1]. Finasteride is generally considered safe, whether you use it on its own…

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9 Best and Worst Shampoos for Hair Loss in 2024

If you are experiencing hair thinning, you are likely looking for the best shampoo for hair loss available. But are you also aware that some formulations can actively damage your locks?Luckily, nowadays, there are many products which stimulate hair growth.…

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…

DHT Blockers For Women: Results, Side Effects, Safety

DHT Blockers For Women: Results, Side Effects, Safety

Losing your hair can have a serious impact on your confidence. That’s why many women seek medication to tackle their hair loss. DHT blockers are known to help with men’s hair loss — but are they also effective for female…

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Do I need to increase blood flow to the scalp for better growth?

Hair growth is surprisingly slow at around an inch every few months, around 6 inches in total over the year. This growth rate, of course, varies from one person to another with various things affecting it such as nutrition, stress…

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Losing hair mid 20s? What’s going on?

Hair loss at a young age seems more than a little unfair, doesn't it? No way would male or female pattern hair loss occur as early as in your 20s, right? After all, that sort of thing seems like an older person's game.Well,…

10 Best Hair Growth Products For Men That Really Works (2024)

10 Best Hair Growth Products for Men That Really Work (2024)

It can be difficult to find truly effective hair growth products for men among the wide variety of brands that promise miraculous results. However, you will be happy to know that there are some commercially available options out there with…

Styling Friend Or Foe: Is Hairspray Bad For Your Hair Health?

Styling Friend or Foe: Is Hairspray Bad for Your Hair Health?

If you enjoy styling your hair but are also preoccupied with keeping it healthy, you may be wondering whether hairspray is bad for your hair. If so, you will be happy to learn that this fixating product is generally safe…

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Zinc and Hair Loss: Understanding the Essential Mineral’s Role

When it comes to having a full head of hair and a healthy scalp, it's important to pay attention to the role that essential nutrients play in promoting hair health. Among the many minerals that contribute to our overall well-being,…

Older Mens Hairstyles For Thinning Hair

22 Flattering Older Men’s Hairstyles For Thinning Hair

It’s normal for your hair to get thinner as you get older. But finding the right hairstyle to suit your age, style, and hair density isn’t always easy. Here, you’ll find all the most flattering older men's hairstyles for thinning…

Ben Stokes Reveals Hair Transplant With Wimpole Clinic

Ben Stokes Reveals Hair Transplant With Wimpole Clinic & Opens Up About Hair Loss & Mental Health

England cricket captain Ben Stokes has opened up about how hair loss has affected his mental health — and how getting a hair transplant at the Wimpole Clinic has helped him overcome this.Millions of men are affected by hair loss.…

Minoxidil For Women: Dosage, Results & Side Effects

Minoxidil For Women: Dosage, Results & Side Effects

Female pattern hair loss affects more than 10% of women by the age of 50, and more than 30% by the age of 70 [1]. Minoxidil for women is a common medication for treating female hair loss [2].Minoxidil can be…

Does Sertraline Cause Hair Loss?

Does Sertraline Cause Hair Loss?

Around 7.3 million people in the UK use anti-depressants, which make up 17% of the adult population [1]. Anti-depressants can be extremely vital medication for those who are suffering from depression, but that doesn't mean they don't come without their…

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Are Hair Transplants Safe? Risks, Complications & Safety Measures

With high success rates and few serious complications, hair transplants are one of the safest types of cosmetic surgery [1-2]. As well as being very safe, they create natural-looking hairlines that are indistinguishable from the rest of your hair. At the Wimpole…

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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…

Norwood Stage 6: Photos, Treatments, Results

Norwood Stage 6: Photos, Treatments, Results

Male pattern baldness is a progressive hair loss condition that, if left untreated, can advance to complete frontal balding and near total loss of hair at the crown. This is Norwood stage 6 hair loss, and it’s the second most…

How To Deal With An Itchy Scalp From Minoxidil

How To Deal With An Itchy Scalp From Minoxidil

Minoxidil helps improve the symptoms of hair loss stemming from lots of different conditions, including androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium. However, it is associated with certain side effects, including an itchy scalp.13.8% of patients report experiencing an itchy…

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Marshmallow Root Benefits For Hair + 3 More Healthy Hair Herbs

As you age, it gets more and more important to look after your hair. While you may take it for granted in your younger years, hair begins to thin and lose its lustre as a natural part of the ageing…

The Best Forums For Hair Loss Advice

The Best Forums for Hair Loss Advice

Hair loss is a sensitive subject. Not everyone feels able to discuss their experiences with hair loss openly. A hair loss forum can provide a valuable support network in these circumstances.Hair loss forums offer a place where those who are…

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Menopause and hair loss: What it is and how to treat it

For many women, menopause is a particularly trying time in their lives, as hormonal changes trigger several distressing physical and psychological symptoms. It is already hard enough to deal with mood swings, irritability, hot flashes, and loss of a good…

Normal Hair Width Parting Vs Thinning

Normal Hair Parting Width vs Thinning: Causes, Treatments and Results

Do you ever look at your hair in the mirror and wonder if you have a normal hair parting width or the beginning of diffuse thinning? If so, you are not alone.Even though hair loss is more common in men…

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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Harry Kane Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

England captain and Tottenham Hotspur talisman Harry Kane is often in the limelight. Whether he’s taking high-pressure penalties or holding post-match interviews, Kane is always a high-profile player. Being a famous footballer in the spotlight can’t be easy, especially if…

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…