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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…

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20 Female Celebrities With Hair Loss

Female celebrities with hair loss have been thrust into the spotlight, following the Oscars incident featuring Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, and Chris Rock.There’s still a lot of stigma surrounding women’s hair loss — so it’s a brave woman who…

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The Rise in Popularity of Beard Transplant Surgery

Hair transplants have been popular for many years now, creating incredible results in individuals who otherwise would have been left to face the consequences of widespread hair loss. But the technology has now become more diverse and instead of just transplanting the hairs on the scalp, there’s a growing demand for a different type of surgery: beard transplants. Although a lesser problem than scalp hair loss, more and more men are starting to recognise that they don’t have to put up with a disappointing beard growth and can instead have a transplant. We take a closer look at beard transplants, including what they are and their rise in popularity.
Do Eyebrows Grow Back? Here’s How You Can Help Them Along!

Do Eyebrows Grow Back? Here’s How You Can Help Them Along!

If you are wondering whether eyebrows grow back, you may be experiencing a form of alopecia areata, a dermatological condition or a hormonal imbalance that caused them to fall out. Or you may simply want to learn how to grow…

Scalp Psoriasis

Scalp Psoriasis – Diagnosis and Treatments

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease which affects around 2% of people in the UK, with many of these particularly affected by scalp psoriasis. The condition occurs when skin cells grow too quickly in response to a faulty signal from the…

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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…

Can Birth Control Pills Cause Hair Loss?

Can Birth Control Pills Cause Hair Loss?

Around 26% of women who use birth control choose the pill as a safe and effective way to prevent unwanted pregnancy [1]. Out of the many different forms of contraception such as birth control injections, implants, and contraceptive diaphragms, the…

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…

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…

Minoxidil Foam Vs Liquid: Which Is Best?

Minoxidil Foam Vs Liquid: Which Is Best?

Topical Minoxidil is one of the most popular products for stimulating hair growth. Suitable for men and women, and proven to treat many different types of alopecia, Minoxidil foam and liquid are widely used among hair loss patients.If you haven’t…

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Hair Transplant Surgery: The Questions You Really Want to Ask

Hair restoration treatments have come a long way since the days of hair plugs and bad toupees. Now more men, women, and transgender people are investing in themselves and seeking treatment for their thinning hair and hair loss, whether it’s…

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Male Pattern Baldness: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Male pattern baldness (MPB), or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in men [1]. It affects more than 95% of men by the age of 80 and typically starts before middle age [2]. If you find…

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Hair Transplant Alternatives

Hair transplants are a great solution to male pattern baldness. They offer a permanent solution to hair loss, but hair transplant surgeries can be expensive or invasive for many men. The average cost of a hair transplant in the UK…

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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…

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Medications That Cause Hair Loss

Hair loss can be a side effect of many medications, causing patients and those undergoing treatment a lot of stress. Telogen effluvium is the most common type of drug-induced hair loss [1]. It’s a type of hair loss that can…

Tom Hanks’ Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Tom Hanks’ Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

Rumours have been going around for quite some time about Tom Hanks' hair transplant, which is said to have corrected his uneven hairline and temple hair loss. However, there is little agreement among hair influencers regarding when this procedure may have taken place, due…

Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Should You Be Worried?

Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Should You Be Worried?

Post-Finasteride syndrome (PFS) is an emerging area of clinical concern. This condition is characterised by Finasteride side effects that continue even after you stop taking the drug.While there are plenty of anecdotal reports of persistent Finasteride symptoms, there’s currently limited…

Does Sertraline Cause Hair Loss?

Does Sertraline Cause Hair Loss?

Around 7.3 million people in the UK use anti-depressants, which make up 17% of the adult population [1]. Anti-depressants can be extremely vital medication for those who are suffering from depression, but that doesn't mean they don't come without their…

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…

How Long To Leave Rosemary Oil In Hair

How Long Should You Leave Rosemary Oil In Your Hair?

Rosemary oil is an essential oil that can be used to promote hair growth. Multiple studies have shown it has strong potential as a treatment for male pattern baldness [1-3].Like all hair loss treatments, using rosemary oil for hair growth…

Autoimmune Disease Hair Loss

Why Do White Blood Cells Attack Hair Follicles? Auto-Immune Conditions And Hair Loss

Hair loss can be caused by many things, and although hair loss occurring as a result of genetics is more frequent, it can also be triggered by illness and disease. Auto-immune diseases can have a particularly profound effect on the body, causing not just systemic problems but hair loss too. Here’s a look at auto-immune diseases and some of those which have the ability to cause hair loss.
Steroid Creams For Hair Loss

Steroid Creams For Hair Loss

Steroid creams are often prescribed to treat various skin and scalp conditions, including severe dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and pityriasis amiantacea. In addition to treating skin conditions, steroid creams have shown promising results in tackling hair loss.One in every 170 UK…

Can I Take Dutasteride And Finasteride Together?

Can I Take Dutasteride and Finasteride Together?

Dutasteride and Finasteride are effective treatments for managing male pattern baldness. While only Finasteride is licensed as a hair loss treatment in the UK, several studies have shown that Dutasteride may actually be even more effective at tackling hair loss…

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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…

3000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

3000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

A 3000 graft hair transplant is usually offered to people with extensive hair loss across the temples and/or crown, giving them coverage across all their balding areas. Most male patients requiring 3000 hair grafts are at Norwood stage 5 to…