Does HRT Help With Hair Loss?

Does HRT Help With Hair Loss?

Many women going through menopause choose to have hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to relieve some of the symptoms they experience. As many as 69% of women aged over 50 years are using HRT [1], making it one of the most…

Topical Minoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Topical Minoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Topical Minoxidil is one of the most popular hair growth products globally. Its market value is predicted to grow by $1bn over the next decade, as more people turn to topical Minoxidil to treat hair loss [1]. As one of…

Traction Alopecia: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Traction Alopecia: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Traction alopecia (TA) is a common form of alopecia that can affect both men and women. This type of loss of hair is characterised by balding caused by repeatedly pulling on your hair, usually as a result of wearing tight…

Saw Palmetto And Hair Loss

Saw Palmetto and Hair Loss

If you are suffering from hair loss, you will no doubt have done considerable research for remedies and treatments to try and fix or cure your hair loss, whatever the cause. Whilst many people opt for disguising their hair loss…

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…

500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

A 500 grafts hair transplant is usually the minimum number of grafts you can get in one session and is considered a small hair transplant. If you need fewer grafts than this, your hair loss may not be extensive enough…

How To Spot The First Signs Of Hair Thinning And Balding

How To Spot The First Signs of Hair Thinning and Balding

According to statistics, 85% of men by the age of 50 will have experienced balding or another type of hair loss. The majority of these cases will start around the late twenties and early thirties [1].If you're a man in…

Diseased Scalp

Yeast Infection on Scalp: Expert Review of Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

A yeast infection on the scalp can be itchy, painful and unpleasant. It can also give your hair a flaky, unhealthy look. So it is natural to be concerned if you suspect you may have developed this condition.The good news…

Is Salt Water Good For Your Hair?

Is Salt Water Good For Your Hair?

As summer is approaching and warmer days are ahead, you may decide to take a trip to the beach, and while a swim in the ocean can be relaxing, you might be worried about the effects of submerging your hair…

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Where does the hair come from for hair transplants?

Hair transplants have been increasingly popular every year since Wimpole Clinic was founded in 1975. Despite this, there are still misconceptions about the procedure, particularly the origin of donor hair required for a hair transplant. This article aims to clarify…

Selenium Benefits For Hair

Do Selenium Supplements Benefit Your Hair? Evidence Review 2024

You may have heard online chatter lately about selenium benefits for hair loss. Some of these benefits may be real, but only if you respect the daily recommended dose.While having a selenium deficiency can sometimes contribute to hair shedding (alongside other health issues),…

Why Is My Hair So Greasy?

Common Reasons Why Your Hair Is Greasy (and How to Fix It)

Waking up in the morning to find that you have suddenly greasy hair can be very frustrating, especially if you've just washed it. But you may be relieved to know that there are many reasons your scalp may be oily…

Rafael Nadal Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Rafael Nadal Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

It can be difficult to tell if Rafael Nadal has had a hair transplant just by looking at his photos. That is because in the mid 2010s, he was showing signs of male pattern baldness, a common type of alopecia which affects 85% of men…

Are PRP Hair Treatment Side Effects A Risk Worth Taking?

Are PRP Hair Treatment Side Effects a Risk Worth Taking?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatments are successfully used to help treat several types of hair loss, such as androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata [1]. A meta-analysis of 6 PRP clinical trials shows improvements in patient hair density and thickness in…

Minoxidil Foam: Uses, Effectiveness, Side Effects

Minoxidil Foam: Uses, Effectiveness, Side Effects

Minoxidil foam is one of the most popular hair loss formulations on the market. With proven effectiveness at tackling lots of different types of alopecia, Minoxidil foam is an excellent first-line treatment for those struggling with hair loss. That’s why…

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Telogen Effluvium: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Telogen effluvium is a type of temporary hair shedding caused by stress, shock, or trauma. Research suggests it's the most common cause of diffuse non-scarring alopecia (androgenetic alopecia also known as pattern baldness remains the number one cause of general…

Man Affected By Finasteride Shedding

Finasteride Shedding: What Is It And Why Does It Happen?

Finasteride has been used to treat hair loss and promote hair regrowth for many years now. It’s a hugely successful treatment, with one study finding that 83% of men suffering from male pattern baldness stopped losing hair while taking Finasteride…

Does Getting PRP After A Hair Transplant Improve Its Results

Does PRP After Hair Transplant Improve Results?

There are very few studies at this time to show whether getting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy after a hair transplant can improve its results, but those that exist have very promising outcomes. PRP hair treatment appears to significantly speed up…

Cheaper Isn’t Always Better - Getting The Hair Transplant Treatment You Deserve

Cheap Hair Transplants: Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Hair transplants are one of the most effective and long-lasting solutions to extensive hair loss caused by pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia. So it makes sense that more people are seeking cost-effective hair transplants since you can’t get a hair…

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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…

1000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Costs, Results

1000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Costs, Results

Thousands of men opt for 1000-graft hair transplants every year. These FUT and FUE hair transplant procedures are usually used to improve hair density, straighten the hairline, or create a lower hairline that reduces the appearance of temple hair loss.Many…

Hope For New Hair Loss Wonder Drug

Hope for new hair loss wonder drug

A drug which reverses the effects of hair loss and thinning has always been the holy grail but until now, it has eluded scientists.While there are a number of other topical treatments (Minoxidil, Finasteride & Dutasteride) and hair transplant clinics…

Finasteride Alternatives: What Can I Use Instead Of Finasteride?

Finasteride Alternatives: What Can I Use Instead of Finasteride?

If you’re one of the 85% of men globally who are affected by hair loss, you’ve probably heard of an array of products that claim to prevent baldness and promote healthy hair growth [1]. Although male pattern baldness is something…

Do Vitamins Really Promote Hair Growth? Expert Review Of Vitamins For Hair Growth

Do Vitamins Really Promote Hair Growth? Expert Review Of Vitamins For Hair Growth

The hair supplement industry is expected to boom over the next 10 years, reaching a predicted value of $2.86 billion in 2031. It’s estimated that 58% of adults in the US and 38% in the UK take dietary supplements.While mineral…

Could You Have A Beard Hair Loss Fungus? And Which One?

Could You Have a Beard Hair Loss Fungus? And Which One?

If you are experiencing facial hair shedding alongside itchiness and inflammation in your beard area, you may have contracted a beard hair loss-inducing fungus. While most internet searches point to beard ringworm (tinea barbae) as a likely culprit, this type…

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10 best 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner for Hair Growth in 2024

With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to choose the best shampoo and conditioner for hair growth. It would be understandable if you took the faster route by choosing a 2-in-1 product which can clean 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…

Does Finasteride Work?

Does Finasteride Work?

Finasteride works better than almost any other medication to treat male pattern baldness [1]. Commonly known by the brand name Propecia, Finasteride is one of the most popular hair restoration drugs in the UK and worldwide.In 2021, it was the most…