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Ketoconazole & Hair Loss: Uses, Benefits & Side Effects

Over 35 million men and 21 million women are affected by hair loss globally [1] and not everyone wants to sit back and watch their hair continue to fall out. This is why there's such an extensive range of treatment options out…

Can Hair Dye Cause Hair Loss?

Can Hair Dye Cause Hair Loss?

Hair dyes and bleaches are extremely popular hair styling products. People choose to dye their hair for all sorts of reasons — from hiding greys to giving themselves a new look. With hair dyeing horror stories all over the internet,…

Finasteride 5mg: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Results

Finasteride 5mg: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Results

Finasteride 5mg is a drug primarily used to treat an enlarged prostate caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It can also be used to treat male pattern baldness, although it’s less commonly used than Finasteride 1mg.In this article, learn all…

Minoxidil Results After 1 Year

Minoxidil Results After 1 Year

Minoxidil can be an effective medication to treat or slow down hair loss, for both male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness. Minoxidil has also been proven effective in treating various types of alopecia, such as traction alopecia and alopecia…

How To Fix A Messed Up Hairline

How To Fix A Messed Up Hairline

Having a messed up hairline can have a serious impact on your self-confidence. It can make you want to hide your hair or face, inadvertently drawing attention to your problematic hairline.Whether you have a mature or receding hairline, a failed hair…

Can Hair Be Transplanted From Body To Scalp?

Can Hair Be Transplanted From Body to Scalp?

If you have extensive hair loss, you might be wondering if you have enough hair on your scalp to perform a hair transplant. If you haven’t, body hair transplants offer an alternative way to tackle your scalp hair loss.Hair transplant…

FUE Vs DHI Hair Transplant

FUE vs DHI Hair Transplant Procedures: Which is Better?

Did you know that 80% of men are affected by male pattern baldness by the age of 80 [1]? Your hair can make a big difference to your self-confidence, so it’s no surprise that many men decide to get a…

Hair Cloning: Potential Cure For Baldness Or Sci-Fi Dream?

Hair Cloning: Potential Cure for Baldness or Sci-Fi Dream?

Recently, there has been increasing media chatter about an emergent hair restoration treatment called hair cloning. It is often presented as a potential cure for baldness. If you are one of the 85% of men and 55% of women who…

How To Stop A Receding Hairline

How To Stop A Receding Hairline

A receding hairline is often caused by and is the beginning of male pattern baldness. 25% of men will see the beginnings of a receding hairline before 21 years old (1).Experiencing a receding hairline that is progressing can feel like you have…

How Long Does A Hair Transplant Take To Heal?

How Long Does A Hair Transplant Take To Heal?

The hair transplant healing process is a major consideration for prospective hair transplant patients. For one thing, a slow healing process can make it more difficult to get a hair transplant without anyone knowing.As long as you work with a…

Unshaven FUE Hair Transplant (UFUE)

Unshaven FUE Hair Transplant (UFUE)

Unshaven hair transplants, also known as unshaven FUE or UFUE transplants, are becoming more and more popular. These almost undetectable hair transplants allow you to go out and about soon after your hair transplant, and most people won’t notice you’ve…

Finasteride Beard: Does Finasteride Help Or Hinder Beard Growth?

Does Finasteride Help or Hinder Beard Growth?

Finasteride has long been used to stimulate scalp hair growth in men with male pattern baldness. In fact, Finasteride 1mg is the most recommended men’s hair loss treatment, with 69.1% of hair restoration specialists always or often recommending it [1].Finasteride…

How Long After Hair Transplant Are Grafts Secure

How Long After Hair Transplant Are Grafts Secure?

It's natural to have concerns about the stability of hair grafts after undergoing a hair transplant, particularly with regards to the length of time it takes for them to become firmly anchored and resistant to accidental displacement caused by activities such…

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Does Minoxidil work on eyebrows? 

Minoxidil is a product that men have used to combat male and female pattern baldness for years now and, since it's such a popular treatment, you may be interested to know if the product can be used to promote hair growth on any other…

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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…

The 10 Best Male And Female Hairstyles For A Small Forehead

The 10 Best Male And Female Hairstyles for a Small Forehead

If you have a big forehead, there are many things you can do to cover it or make it smaller. You can wear bangs, get forehead reduction surgery or opt for a hairline-lowering hair transplant. However, if you were born…

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How Much Does A Beard Transplant Cost?

A beard transplant is an investment in your appearance and your self-confidence. It can give you incredible results that enhance everything from your self-esteem to your career. Jordan, a Wimpole Clinic patient, says:“As a professional model my beard transplant has…

Hair Transplant Death Rate: Should You Be Worried?

Hair Transplant Death Rate: Should You Be Worried?

Hair transplant complications are rare. FUE and FUT hair transplantation are very safe procedures when performed by a qualified surgeon in a sterile environment. However, the risks ramp up at unclean clinics with unqualified technicians. In extremely rare cases, there…

Can Laser Hair Growth Caps Really Regrow Hair? Evidence Review

Can Laser Hair Growth Caps Really Regrow Hair? Evidence Review

The hair growth industry is unfortunately flooded with ineffective, unproven products and treatments which promise to magically cure your hair loss. So it is natural to wonder whether laser hair growth caps can really help regrow your hair. While effectiveness…

Bradley Cooper's Hair Transplant: Hollywood’s Best-Kept Secret

Bradley Cooper’s Hair Transplant: Hollywood’s Best-Kept Secret?

Fans of Bradley Cooper have debated the star’s possible hair transplant for years. While it is clear the actor’s receding hairline has improved in recent years, some fans argue his new look may be due to a hairpiece or hair…

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How Do Hair Transplants Work?

With more than 703,000 surgeries performed in 2021 alone, hair transplants are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world [1, 2]. The number of transplants taking place has exploded by 152% over the last decade, as more…

Ben Stokes Reveals Hair Transplant With Wimpole Clinic

Ben Stokes Reveals Hair Transplant With Wimpole Clinic & Opens Up About Hair Loss & Mental Health

England cricket captain Ben Stokes has opened up about how hair loss has affected his mental health — and how getting a hair transplant at the Wimpole Clinic has helped him overcome this.Millions of men are affected by hair loss.…

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UK Hair Transplants Cost Analysis: Choosing the Right Clinic In 2025

To uncover the true cost of a hair transplant in the UK, we sent 104 UK clinics the same photographs with the same desired result. In this exclusive, we reveal the state of hair restoration treatment across the country: from…

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.
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Is It OK To Apply Minoxidil 3 Times A Week?

Hair loss is a common problem that affects over 40% of men aged 40+ across the globe [1]. Many men who are suffering from this choose to take medication or male hair loss treatments to prevent further hair loss and stimulate hair…

23 Footballer Hair Transplant Transformations

24 Footballer Hair Transplant Transformations

From Premier League players to international soccer stars, footballer hair transplants are becoming more popular. Ever since Wayne Rooney came clean about his own hair restoration procedure back in 2011, more and more players have decided to undergo their own…

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Are Finasteride Side Effects Permanent? Evidence Review (2024)

Many men undergoing hair loss treatment are concerned about whether Finasteride side effects are permanent or just a temporary nuisance. Considering that the most common adverse reactions reported for this treatment are sexual side effects, they can affect your relationships,…

Jimmy Carr Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Jimmy Carr Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

It's no secret that comedian Jimmy Carr has had a hair transplant. He isn't the first celebrity to undergo this procedure, with David Beckham's hair transplant and Elon Musk's FUT transplant coming first. Like Wimpole Clinic hair transplant patient Rob…