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Saw Palmetto vs Finasteride: An Expert Review of Their Efficacy for Hair Loss

An increase in the popularity of natural hair loss treatments makes many wonder who would win an efficacy contest between a natural remedy such as saw palmetto vs Finasteride, the most prescribed treatment for androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness).Finasteride is…

Can Nizoral Shampoo Treat Hair Loss?

Can Nizoral Shampoo Treat Hair Loss?

Nizoral shampoo is a topical treatment for dandruff. It contains the active ingredient ketoconazole, which is commonly used to treat fungal infections like athlete’s foot. In addition, it’s also used to treat scalp conditions including pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and…

Blood Tests For Hair Loss: Diagnosing Female Hair Thinning

Blood Tests for Hair Loss: Diagnosing Female Hair Thinning

Determining the cause of women’s hair thinning can be difficult and trichologists may require hair loss blood tests to provide an accurate diagnosis. While hair loss is more common in men than in women, it still affects a significant part…

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Foods That Can Contribute To Hair Loss

It's common knowledge that the food you eat has a huge impact on your general health. From childhood development to reducing the risk of disease, eating a balanced diet has lots of benefits for your mind and body [1].Most people…

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Hair Loss After Covid: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Covid-19 has a few well-known symptoms. It’s the first illness that springs to mind for anyone with a fever, cough, or altered sense of taste or smell. However, recent studies have shown another common symptom in many Covid patients —…

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…

How Soon Is Too Soon For A Hair Transplant

Can You Get A Hair Transplant Too Early?

Increasingly, younger men are turning to hair transplants below the age of 30 as a solution to hair thinning. While some younger men make good candidates for hair transplant procedures, the success of the results must be considered thoroughly beforehand.Age and…

Perimenopause Hair Loss Symptoms, Prevention, And Treatment

Perimenopause Hair Loss: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment

The years leading up to menopause can be a trying and confusing time for most women. Unfortunately, perimenopausal hair loss can only make matters worse. While you may have expected to experience common symptoms, such as hot flashes or mood swings, you…

How Often Should I Wash My Hair To Keep It Strong And Healthy

How Often Should I Wash My Hair to Keep It Strong and Healthy?

It is a common misconception that washing your hair too frequently causes hair loss. In fact, studies show that doing so can lead to a decrease in dandruff, scalp itchiness and dryness, strand greasiness and hair shedding [1]. So how…

Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss?

Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss?

Diabetes is a condition that can cause a range of effects on the body and affects more than 4.9 million people in the UK alone [1].If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be aware of the different ways this…

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Glycolic Acid for Hair Loss: Benefits, Risks & Alternatives

Using glycolic acid for hair loss may have crossed your mind after having seen social media trends touting its many benefits. It is presented in the media as a gentle but powerful exfoliant, a pH balancer, a treatment for common…

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…

Hair Loss After Surgery

Hair Loss After Surgery: Why It Happens & How To Stop It

Hair loss is a known side effect of certain types of surgery. Weight loss (bariatric) surgery, in particular, is known to lead to increased hair fall during recovery. One study found that 57% of weight loss surgery patients experienced hair…

Diffuse Thinning: Signs, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

Diffuse Thinning: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Hair loss can be a completely normal part of life and most often does not pose a concern, especially when it comes to aging. In fact, over 85% of men [1], and 50% of women [2], will experience hair loss in…

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Sparse Eyebrows: 10 Ways To Fix Thinning Brows

Sparse eyebrows making you feel self-conscious? You’re not alone. Many people are habitual overpluckers, while others have naturally sparse brow hairs. Some eyebrow hair loss is down to autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata. Our eyebrows are more than just a…

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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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Should You Use A Hair Dryer After Hair Transplant?

After hair transplant surgery, playing around with your new hair it is one of the first things you want to do. This might include using a hair dryer after your hair transplant, or using styling products like wax and gel.Being…

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Trichotillomania Hair Regrowth Tips

According to research, up to 3.6% of people suffer from Trichotillomania [1], a mental health disorder characterised by hair pulling. Needless to say, this compulsive hair-pulling disorder can have big implications on the sufferer's everyday life and can lead to…

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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,…

What Happens When You Stop Using Minoxidil?

What Happens When You Stop Using Minoxidil?

If you’ve been using Minoxidil to slow down your hair loss and promote hair growth, you may be wondering if and when you can stop using Minoxidil.Minoxidil is designed for daily use, so most users must apply Minoxidil everyday to…

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…

Does Rosemary Water Grow Hair? Myths Vs Facts

Does Rosemary Water Grow Hair? Myths vs Facts

Research shows that rosemary oil for hair growth can be as effective as Minoxidil in curbing hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia [1]. But does rosemary water grow hair as well? Many cosmetic blogs claim that it can and also…

9 Non-Surgical Hair Restoration Treatments That Really Work

9 Non-Surgical Hair Restoration Treatments That Really Work

Many people with hair thinning search for effective non-surgical hair restoration treatments. Hair loss affects more than 85% of men and 55% of women during their lifetime [1][2], causing distress and lowering self-confidence, so finding the best solutions to your…

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Shock Loss After Hair Transplant Surgery

Around the second week following your hair transplantation surgery, you may experience some hair transplant shedding. This type of shedding is known as shock hair loss, or recipient-site effluvium [1].This is nothing to worry about! It is normal to experience shock…

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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David Beckham Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Hair transplants are a rite of passage in the Premier League. Wayne Rooney’s had a hair transplant. Rob Holding’s had a hair transplant. Even the Godfather himself, Antonio Conte, has had a hair transplant (while he’s never officially confirmed the…

Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss?

Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss?

If you're a dedicated athlete, you may take a creatine supplement to help boost performance and recovery. In addition to increased muscle mass, individuals who regularly consume creatine through supplements might also notice side effects like water retention, weight gain,…

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10 Reasons Your Hair Feels Thinner and How to Treat It

If you are wondering why your hair feels thinner, you may be one of the 85% of men or 55% of women who experience hair loss or hair thinning at some point in their life [1][2]. It can be naturally…