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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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.
Childhood Hair Losses: What Are The Causes?

Childhood Hair Loss: What are the causes?

As with adult hair, children’s hair develops within a natural life cycle. A hair strand tends to grow actively for between two and six years, then the strand enters a resting (Telogen) phase. After about three months, the hair will fall out then a new strand will grow to replace it.
Stuart Hogg’s Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Stuart Hogg’s Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Retired rugby union player Stuart Hogg has seen dramatic changes in his hairline in recent years. After balding at a relatively young age — in his early twenties — the former Scotland captain decided to undergo a hair transplant to…

How Long After Hair Transplant Are Grafts Secure

How Long After Hair Transplant Are Grafts Secure?

It's natural to have concerns about the stability of hair grafts after undergoing a hair transplant, particularly with regards to the length of time it takes for them to become firmly anchored and resistant to accidental displacement caused by activities such…

Fixing Beard Bald Spots From Alopecia Barbae & Other Causes

Fixing Beard Bald Spots From Alopecia Barbae & Other Causes

Your beard says a lot about you, and it can influence how you are perceived by those around you. [1] Facial hair is highly on trend in the UK, as 54% of men [2] wear it. So, having beard bald…

Norwood Stage 5: Photos, Treatments, Results

Norwood Stage 5: Photos, Treatments, Results

Norwood 5 is an advanced stage of male pattern hair loss. At this stage, you can see thinning across the scalp, with your receding hairline starting to deepen towards the mid-scalp, and an expanding bald spot on the crown. Not all men with male…

Hair Transplant After 1 Year: Results, Photos, Boosting Growth

Hair Transplant After 1 Year: Results, Photos, Boosting Growth

A hair transplant after 1 year can show significant results, which can be life-changing if you’re affected by hair loss. It takes most people 10-18 months after a hair transplant to see the final outcome [1][2]. At 1 year post-surgery, you…

How To Stop Alopecia Areata From Spreading: Myths Vs Facts

How To Stop Alopecia Areata From Spreading: Myths vs Facts

This type of alopecia affects 2% of the worldwide population and 1 in 170 people in the UK [1], so many people are eager to learn how to stop alopecia areata from spreading. In most cases, this condition resolves on…

Keeps Vs Hims For Hair Loss: The Best Choice For 2024

Keeps Vs Hims for hair loss: The Best Choice for 2024

Both Keeps and Hims are well known in the world of men's health and products. But which of these brands would win in a Keeps vs Hims best choice for hair loss treatment contest? It is difficult to say, as the…

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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…

Should You Get A Second Hair Transplant?

Should You Get A Second Hair Transplant?

Getting hair restoration surgery is a big decision. So what happens if you don’t get the results you want from a single hair transplant? Should you get a second hair transplant procedure, or is it better to accept and embrace…

Do I Have Dandruff Or Scalp Psoriasis? Flaking Scalp Causes, Treatment, And Prognosis

Do I Have Dandruff or Scalp Psoriasis? Flaking Scalp Causes, Treatment, and Prognosis

Dandruff and scalp psoriasis are easily confused as both present with an itchy and flaky scalp, two symptoms that can leave many people feeling embarrassed and awkward in public. However, the two conditions are very different, with approximately 50% of…

Elton John Before And After Hair Transplant

Elton John Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

Hair transplants are more popular than ever. The market for hair restoration surgery has grown by 10% since 2016 (1).Many celebrities now turn to hair transplants. Celebs like David Beckham, Tom Hanks, Andros Townsend, Harry Kane, and Elon Musk have…

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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…

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Scalp Folliculitis According to the NHS: Causes & Treatments

Scalp folliculitis, according to the NHS, is usually not serious, though it often causes pain, inflammation and itchiness. It is a common scalp problem that can occur in people of any age or gender, however some are more predisposed to…

Finasteride Gynecomastia: What You Need To Know

Hair Transplant After 3 Months: Photos, Results, Side Effects

At 3 months after your hair transplant procedure, you will most likely be eager to see the after effects. Although you will not have your final results yet, after 3 months your newly transplanted hair grafts will be producing new,…

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…

How Can You Handle Going Back To Work After A Hair Transplant?

Going To Work After A Hair Transplant

Many people feel self-conscious and insecure when they begin to lose their hair. This is often why people who suffer from female or male pattern baldness choose to go ahead with a hair transplant. In an ideal world, they would…

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Does Alpecin Work?

The most common type of hair loss in men is male pattern baldness. Affecting over 6.5 million men in the UK, it’s not surprising many men are searching for a cure for their thinning hair. Alpecin shampoo is one of…

Oral Minoxidil For Hair Loss: Uses, Dosage, Results, Side Effects

Oral Minoxidil For Hair Loss: Uses, Dosage, Results, Side Effects

Oral Minoxidil is a promising treatment for many types of hair loss. While topical Minoxidil is more widely used, oral Minoxidil treatment is still always or often recommended by more than a quarter of hair loss specialists [1].In this ultimate…

Does Sertraline Cause Hair Loss?

Alopecia Universalis: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

When most people think of hair loss, they will usually think of people who go bald or lose the hair on their heads. However, for 1 in 4,000 people [1], hair loss can actually be experienced all over the body.If you…

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Minoxidil 5%: Everything You Need To Know

Minoxidil 5% is one of the most popular Minoxidil products. This topical Minoxidil solution has been shown to help improve symptoms of conditions including male pattern baldness, female pattern hair loss, and alopecia areata [1-3].If you're considering using Minoxidil 5%…

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15 Best Hair Transplant Surgeons UK

Finding the best UK hair transplant surgeon for your FUE or FUT procedure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Hair transplant statistics show that procedures have increased 10% since 2016, so there are more options than ever.…

60 Best And Worst Hairstyles For Men With Thin Hair

60 Best And Worst Hairstyles For Men With Thin Hair

If you are searching for the best and worst hairstyles for men with thin hair, you may be one of the over 85% of males who experience hair loss or thinning during their lifetime [1]. Or your hair texture might…

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Does Seborrheic Dermatitis Cause Hair Loss?

If you have been diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis and been warned about its increased chances of hair loss, the prospect will likely have caused you some concern. But while this condition is known to cause hair loss, incidences are rare…

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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.…

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Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the scientific name for male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness, and it's the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women [1]. It affects approximately 85% of men and 50% of women by the time…

33 Best & Worst Male Hairstyles For A Receding Hairline

33 Best & Worst Male Hairstyles For A Receding Hairline

Finding a flattering hairstyle for a receding hairline isn’t easy. However, since 85% of men experience male pattern baldness at some point in life [1], stylists have come up with many good options to conceal your hair loss when you…

How Natural-looking Is A Beard Transplant?

Do Beard Transplants Look Natural?

Like good dental work, tailoring or a professional shave, achieving a full, effortlessly groomed beard depends on the skill and experience of your beard transplant surgeon. Getting a natural-looking beard with reduced patchiness is usually a top priority for patients…