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How To Deal With Hair Transplant Trypophobia

In the UK, around 10 million people are thought to have phobias [1] and around 1 in 6 adults suffer from trypophobia [2]. If you feel uncomfortable, anxious, or afraid when you see clusters of small holes together, it could…

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…

My Scalp Hurts When I Move My Hair

My Scalp Hurts When I Move My Hair: All About Scalp Tenderness

If your scalp hurts when you move your hair, you may be wondering if you are suffering from a common scalp problem. Many such conditions, like seborrheic dermatitis [1], atopic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis [2] can indeed cause scalp tenderness.…

Does Rogaine Work?

Does Rogaine work?

Rogaine is one of the most popular hair loss treatments on the market. It's a topical solution for hair loss that can be purchased over-the-counter. Its active ingredient is Minoxidil, a proven treatment for hair loss.With so many different hair loss…

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Getting A Temple Hair Transplant For Temple Hair Loss

It's extremely common to lose hair around your temples, especially as you get older. In men with male pattern baldness, the hair around your temples is normally the first to go and can be seen as early as Norwood stage 1.While a receding…

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…

Does Dandruff Cause Hair Loss? Everything You Need To Know

Does Dandruff Cause Hair Loss? Everything You Need To Know

Dandruff is a common scalp problem that affects almost half of all adults [1]. It is more frequently encountered in men than women and younger people are more exposed to it than older ones [2]. In this condition, small pieces…

Is Harry Styles Balding? The Scoop On Harry’s Hair Journey

Is Harry Styles Balding? The Scoop on Harry’s Hair Journey

In 2022, a TikTok rumour that Harry Styles was balding spread like wildfire. This was only fueled by his decision to try a buzz cut in 2023. So, is the singer truly facing hair loss?Photos of him sporting his luxurious…

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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…

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The Biggest Myths About Hair Loss Treatment

Hair loss zaps confidence and thinning hair often makes people feel subconscious of their looks making individuals in turn more susceptible to treatments and remedies that strongly suggest they have the ‘magic answer’.Before treating hair loss, you will first need…

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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…

Does Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss?

Does Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss?

From quiffs to slicked-back looks, hair gel can help you create all kinds of styles. But can hair gel cause hair loss or hair damage?If you use hair gel daily and you’re seeing high levels of hair loss, you’re probably wondering…

Hair Plugs Vs Hair Transplants

Hair Plugs vs Hair Transplant: What’s The Difference?

The revolutionary hair transplant techniques used at the Wimpole Clinic are still relatively new. As recently as the 1990s, hair transplant surgeons relied on hair plugs or hair implants to restore people's hair. While it may sound like there are some similarities…

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…

How Long Does It Take To Grow A Beard & Can You Speed It Up?

How Long Does It Take to Grow a Beard and Can You Speed It Up?

Thinking about growing a beard? You’ll need to invest some time in the process. While there is some variation in how long it takes to grow a beard, most men can grow a significant beard within two to four months.…

Female Temple Hair Loss: Causes, Prevention, Treatment

Female Temple Hair Loss: Causes, Prevention, Treatment

If you are wondering about the causes of female hair loss at the temples, you might be one of the 55% of women who are experiencing hair loss during their lifetime [1]. While temporal hair loss is more common for…

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Can You Get Minoxidil On The NHS?

Minoxidil is a licensed hair loss treatment in the UK, but it’s not currently available on the NHS.That’s because in most cases, hair loss is considered a cosmetic issue that doesn’t impact your general health and wellbeing (although it’s well-documented…

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How Many Hair Grafts Do I Need?

If you’re considering a hair transplant, you’ll probably want to know how many hair grafts you need to get the hairline you want. In general, the more hair you’ve lost, the more hair grafts you’ll need — but there’s more…

Will Washing My Hair Everyday Make It Fall Out?

Will Washing My Hair Everyday Make It Fall Out?

With an abundance of haircare advice constantly circulating, it can be difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. One particularly common fallacy is that washing your hair everyday can lead to hair loss.Rather than cause hair loss, regularly washing your…

4000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

4000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

If you’re considering a hair transplant, you need to understand how many grafts are needed to get the best results for you. The amount of hair grafts that you need depends on your level of hair loss according to the…

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…

How Effective Is Avocado Oil For Hair? Benefits, Uses, Risks

How Effective is Avocado Oil For Hair? Benefits, Uses, Risks

Everyone is trying to get healthier hair, which is why the global hair care market was valued at almost 100 billion dollars in 2023 [1]. Hair oils make up about a third of that market. However, not all commercially available…

Can A Hair Transplant Increase Hair Density?

Can A Hair Transplant Increase Hair Density?

A hair transplant is one of the best ways to improve the thickness and density of your hair after hair loss. In fact, thinning hair is one of the most common reasons for getting a hair transplant. Thin or patchy…

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What is Trichoclasis – How is it Best Managed?

Trichoclasis is the technical term for a type of hair breakage that can result in split ends. Unlike other hair conditions, trichoclasis can occur in normal hair due to rough handling and a damaging hair care routine.Keep reading this article…

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…

What Does A Hair Doctor Do?

What Does A Hair Doctor Do And When Should I See One?

It’s normal to shed up to 80-100 hairs per day [1], but if you’re noticing more hair loss in the shower than usual, it may be best to see a hair doctor. Trichologists are known as hair doctors despite the fact…

Widow's Peak Vs Receding Hairline Learn To Tell Them Apart

Widow’s Peak Vs Receding Hairline: Learn to Tell Them Apart

Confused about which type of hairline you have? It’s not always easy to tell the difference between a widow’s peak and a receding hairline. And if you’re worried about androgenetic alopecia, it can be an important distinction to make. This condition…

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Alopecia Barbae: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Want to know what's causing those small round bald patches in your beard? You may have alopecia barbae.Alopecia barbae is a type of hair loss that affects the jaw, face, and neckline. It often occurs in conjunction with alopecia areata — a…

Topical Dutasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Topical Dutasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Dutasteride is one of the most effective non-surgical hair loss treatments for male pattern baldness [1]. As a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, it blocks the production of the hormone responsible for male pattern hair loss, dihydrotestosterone, or DHT.Topical Dutasteride is currently undergoing clinical trials as…

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How Long After A Hair Transplant Can I Wear A Hat?

Getting a hair transplant is a great solution for any man who is struggling with male pattern baldness. It's a short procedure that gets you one step closer to achieving the full head of hair of your dreams – it's also…