Can Depression Cause Hair Loss?

Can Depression Cause Hair Loss?

Good hair gives us a good feeling – everyone knows that. And yet, few people consider the relationship between mental health and hair. This four-part blog series focuses on four mental health conditions as they impact your hair, and what can be done to help.
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…

Is Finasteride Safe?

Is Finasteride Safe?

Finasteride is the most commonly prescribed hair loss medication [1]. More than two-thirds of hair restoration clinics say they often prescribe this drug to their patients, so trichologists tend to agree that Finasteride is a safe medication.Long-term large-scale studies suggest…

Will I Go Bald If My Dad Is

My Dad Is Bald, Will I Go Bald? Baldness Gene Explained

Male pattern baldness affects most men at some stage of their life. By the age of 70, 80% of all men will have started to go bald, with many men approaching the latter stages of hair loss by this time…

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…

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The Best Way to Apply Topical Finasteride For Excellent Results

Figuring out how to apply topical Finasteride can be tricky for new users. It is natural to want to do everything perfectly, so you can achieve the best possible results in curbing your male pattern baldness. However, you will be…

Scalp Massage For Hair Growth

Scalp Massage for Hair Growth: How Effective Is It?

Scalp massage for hair growth is a free DIY treatment that’s often touted as a hair loss solution. But does it really work?Studies show that scalp massage can boost hair growth [1-2]. Massaging your scalp every day can improve hair…

Propecia Vs Finasteride: What’s The Difference?

Propecia vs Finasteride: What’s The Difference?

Male pattern baldness is the most common hair loss condition in the world. While there's still no cure for baldness, there are now some very successful hair loss treatments on the market, including Finasteride and Propecia.Propecia is the brand name for the generic drug…

Can I Get A Hair Transplant At 25?

Can I Get A Hair Transplant At 25?

Thinking of getting a hair transplant at 25? There’s a lot of conflicting advice and information out there for people who are losing hair in their mid 20s. While you can legally get a hair transplant from the age of…

Does Estrogen Reverse Male Pattern Baldness?

Does Oestrogen Reverse Male Pattern Baldness?

Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, affects approximately 85% of men by the age of 50 [1]. It can present as widespread thinning, balding around the crown, and a receding hairline, often drastically changing men’s appearance.While the primary…

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…

Hair Transplant Infection: Everything You Need To Know

Hair Transplant Infection: Everything You Need To Know

Over 650,000 people get hair transplants every year, globally [1]. However, not all of these transplants go smoothly as some end in hair transplant regrets. If you don't go to a trusted, professional clinic, you could be putting yourself at…

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Hair Loss During Pregnancy: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Losing hair during pregnancy isn't common, but it can be scary despite all the other bodily and hormonal changes you're experiencing. Generally, women lose an average of 50 to 150 hairs over a 24-hour period [1].During this exciting but intense time of…

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Improving hair texture damaged by iron deficiency 

There are many factors that can affect the texture and quality of hair. Your iron levels in particular can play a big part in how long, strong and healthy your hair grows.Iron deficiency anaemia affects around 2–5% of adult men…

How Long Does Minoxidil Take To Work?

How long does Minoxidil take to work?

Minoxidil is a popular hair loss treatment used to treat a variety of hair loss conditions. From male pattern baldness to alopecia areata, Minoxidil is proven to help slow hair loss and promote hair regrowth.But how quickly does Minoxidil work,…

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.
10 Most Common Causes Of Teenage Hair Loss (and Treatments)

10 Most Common Causes of Teenage Hair Loss (and Treatments)

Between 15.5% and 38.5% of adolescents worldwide experience teenage hair loss [1]. Hair loss in teenagers can have significant detrimental effects on the individual's self-image and psychological well-being, as well as their ability to form positive relationships with their peers…

Can You Get A Hair Transplant If You Are Completely Bald?

Can You Get A Hair Transplant If You Are Completely Bald?

If you're completely bald, you may assume it's not possible to have a hair transplant. This is because in order to perform a full hair transplant on the scalp, a surgeon will need to harvest groups of healthy hair follicles from…

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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…

Does Wegovy Cause Hair Loss? Expert Review (2024)

Does Wegovy Cause Hair Loss? Expert Review (2024)

While it is one of the few medications approved specifically for weight management, Wegovy can cause hair loss in some people. Studies show that 3% of adults taking this treatment experience hair shedding [1]. However, it is difficult to tell whether this effect is…

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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…

Do Hair Growth Supplements Work? Expert Review And Analysis

Do Hair Growth Supplements Work? Expert Review And Analysis

Are you considering hair growth supplements to help combat hair shedding or thinning? If you’re experiencing these symptoms, you’re not alone. There are many types of hair loss, and the most common is androgenetic alopecia, which affects around 50% of…

Ways To Treat & Repair Damaged Hair At Home 

22 Ways To Treat & Repair Damaged Hair At Home 

Healthy hair is smooth, soft, and shiny, regardless of its natural texture. However, it's not always easy to keep it this way. As a result, many of us, particularly women, end up with dry and damaged hair that looks and…

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…

Before And After Gabriel's Positive Experience In Hair Restoration Treatment

Gabriel Magalhães Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Gabriel Magalhães, the centre-back for the English Premier League club Arsenal, is known for his defensive on-pitch prowess. But eagle-eyed fans have noticed a difference in his hairline following Gabriel's hair transplant in 2022. It's been speculated that Gabriel's hair…

Frizzy Hair

What To Do About Frizzy Broken Hair On Top Of Your Head

Hair breakage is a common problem. With so many styling practices now available, it’s no surprise women’s hair is so vulnerable to snapping off mid-strand. But this can sometimes lead to frizzy broken hair on top of the head, which…

Finasteride Not Working

Why Isn’t Finasteride Working For My Hair Loss?

If you’ve been using Finasteride for a while, you may be expecting hair growth to kick in any day now. After all, it’s one of the most effective drugs for male hair loss, second only to Dutasteride [1]. Studies show…

Does Masturbation Cause Hair Loss?

Does Masturbation Cause Hair Loss?

Masturbation has been blamed for lots of ailments throughout history, including blindness, fertility problems, and hair loss. 18th and 19th-century doctors wrote books and pamphlets warning against the range of illnesses and conditions that could be brought about by moderate…

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…