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A Guide to Widow’s Peaks: Meaning, Causes & Myths

As much as we may try, it's often difficult to have complete control over our hairlines. Whether your hairline is receding, or in a widow's peak hairline shape, it can lead to feelings of insecurity and negative body image.Having a…

Does Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Hair Loss Or Is It A Myth?

Does Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cause Hair Loss or Is It a Myth?

You may have heard that vitamin B12 deficiency causes hair loss and it may have made you wonder if that is the reason why your hair is falling out. Since approximately 40% of the Western population has low or marginal…

Summer Hair Loss: True Or False?

Summer hair loss: true or false?

During the warmer summer period, many people experience more hair shedding than usual. A study showed female hair loss increased by up to 6% per day in summer, compared to the average hair loss rate [1]. Summer hair loss or seasonal hair…

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How Many Hair Transplants Can You Have?

Getting a hair transplant is a big decision. Hair transplant surgery is something most people hope they’ll only have to do once. The good news is that for more than two-thirds of all hair transplantation patients, it is.In this article,…

Eyebrow Transplant Gone Wrong? An Expert's Advice On What To Do Next

Eyebrow Transplant Gone Wrong? An Expert’s Advice On What to Do Next

Eyebrow trends have favoured thicker, fuller brows in recent years, leading to a boom in the popularity of eyebrow transplants. Eyebrow transplants account for more than 11% of all hair transplant surgeries in women, and more than 2% in men…

Minoxidil Alternatives: What Can I Take Instead Of Minoxidil?

Minoxidil Alternatives: What Can I Take Instead of Minoxidil?

Many men and women across the globe are waiting and hoping that they can reverse the effects of hair loss as soon as possible.Hair loss and hair thinning affects millions of men and women around the world. Many people won’t…

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Folliculitis After Hair Transplant: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Folliculitis is one of the most common hair transplant side effects. One study found that folliculitis occurred in 1% of hair transplant patients [1]. So while it's relatively rare, you still need to recognise the signs and symptoms of this condition if you've…

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Why Excessive Vitamin A Can Cause Hair Loss

Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant and has many great properties that can improve your health. It’s an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. However excessive Vitamin A can cause a number of problems, including hair loss.
Steroid Injections For Hair Loss: Effectiveness, Risks & Benefits

Steroid Injections for Hair Loss: Effectiveness, Risks & Benefits

If you are wondering how effective steroid injections for hair loss are in treating alopecia areata,  you are likely one of the 2% of the worldwide population who is experiencing this hair loss condition [1]. The good news is that…

Hair Transplant After 14 Days: Photos, Results, Side Effects

Hair Transplant After 14 Days: Photos, Results, Side Effects

14 days after your hair transplant, you'll be curious about seeing the results begin to emerge. You may also feel anxious about losing grafts or whether you can safely return to your usual hair routines and day-to-day activities. At this early…

Hair Transplant Statistics 2022

Hair Transplant Statistics (Updated 2024)

Thanks to celebrity hair transplant success stories and the growing business of male grooming, hair restoration surgeries are more popular than ever. Thanks to hair transplant statistics from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, it’s easy for hair transplant…

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Can you use Stemoxydine for hair loss

Although hair loss affects up to 50% of men by age 50 [1] and 8 million UK women [2], there still seems to be a lack of effective topical treatments to prevent baldness.This is mainly because there still isn't really…

Trichologist Vs Dermatologist

Trichologist vs Dermatologist: What’s the Difference?

If you’re experiencing hair loss, you may be wondering whether a trichologist vs a dermatologist is best suited to help you. Hair loss is incredibly common and the most prevalent type, androgenetic alopecia, affects 80% of men and 50% of…

3A Hair: What Is It, How To Care For It & Avoid Breakage

3A Hair: What Is It, How To Care For It & Avoid Breakage

Your hair type defines how you should care for it. Type 3A hair is one of the trickiest to look after, as you'll have a mix of waves and loose curls, and might be prone to frizz.When you know how…

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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…

8 Common Scalp Problems: Photos, Causes, Treatments

8 Common Scalp Problems: Photos, Causes, Treatments

Scalp problems can be concerning. Even if you have a common condition, such as dandruff, which affects around 50% of people, you might feel self-conscious and worried about the scalp problem getting worse [1].Scalp problems can also be itchy and…

13 Proven Ways To Fix A Patchy Beard

13 Proven Ways To Fix a Patchy Beard

More than half of British men (54%) sport facial hair today, up from 37% in 2011[1]. So it is not surprising that there is growing interest in how to fix a patchy beard. And there is also a burgeoning industry…

5000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Costs, Results

5000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Costs, Results

A 5000 grafts hair transplant is one of the toughest procedures to perform. Surgery of this volume can be tiring for both surgeons and patients so many clinics are unequipped to perform a 5000 graft transplant. Hair transplants of 3000…

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12 Celebrities With Alopecia: Dealing With Hair Loss

Celebrities with alopecia have been in the spotlight recently. At the 2022 Oscars ceremony, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife's hair loss — creating a now-infamous moment that will go down in…

Trichodynia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Trichodynia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Any type of hair loss can be physically and mentally challenging to experience, however, there are some types of hair loss that are accompanied by other conditions or syndromes, such as trichodynia, a painful sensation on the scalp.In a study…

How To Regrow Hair On Bald Spot Fast

How to Regrow Hair on Bald Spot Fast

Bald spots are a common problem amongst adult men. A bald spot at the crown can be one of the first places where male pattern hair loss becomes obvious to the observer.Because of its location, many men first notice their bald spot…

Peppermint Oil

Peppermint Oil For Hair: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects

Essential oils are often touted as effective formulas for all sorts of ailments, from stress to flu to male pattern baldness. Peppermint oil for hair growth is a popular remedy — but is it really effective? And how does it…

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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…

Can Hair Dye Cause Hair Loss?

Can Hair Dye Cause Hair Loss?

Hair dyes and bleaches are extremely popular hair styling products. People choose to dye their hair for all sorts of reasons — from hiding greys to giving themselves a new look. With hair dyeing horror stories all over the internet,…

3 Months Of PRP For Hair Loss Photos, Results & Side Effects

3 Months of PRP for Hair Loss: Before and After Photos, Results

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) continues to grow in popularity as a hair loss treatment. It’s no surprise, as research continues to show promising results for PRP and its role as a treatment for different types of alopecia. According to one review,…

10 Expert Tips On How To Grow A Fuller, Healthier Beard

10 Expert Tips on How to Grow a Fuller, Healthier Beard

Many men wonder how to grow a fuller beard, as they only seem to be able to produce sparse facial hair. For some of them, this is related to their age, genes, or male hormone levels. Others experience conditions that…

Hair Thinning In Women

Hair Thinning in Women

Hair thinning in women is often temporary and reversible, but it can still be a concern. It occurs for lots of different reasons: medical conditions, lifestyle factors, and genetics can all play a part. Due to the varying nature of…