Keratin For Hair

Keratin For Hair: Benefits, Dangers, Treatment Types

Keratin makes up 65% to 95% of your hair fibre [1]. It’s an essential protein for keeping your hair strong and healthy — but your body can’t absorb keratin from food or other sources, so many people turn to keratin…

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…

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Vitamin C For Hair: All The Benefits For Hair Health

Getting enough vitamin C is essential for hair health. More than a third of people over the age of 4 don’t have enough vitamin C in their diet [1]. And more than 7% of the US population have a fully-fledged…

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Sebastian Vettel Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Sebastian Vettel is a name that you may know better for tearing up the track as a Formula 1 driver but, he has also garnered a lot of attention for himself around his supposed hair transplant. Hair transplants are very…

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Medication To Be Taken After Hair Transplant: Which Should You Use?

No matter how well your surgeon performs your hair transplant, the outcome depends just as much on how much care you take afterwards. All Wimpole Clinic patients are given an aftercare pack to help them look after their hair post-surgery. However, you…

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…

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UK Hair Transplants Cost Analysis: Choosing the Right Clinic In 2024

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 the…

12 Best And Worst Scalp Massagers For Hair Growth (2024)

12 Best and Worst Scalp Massagers for Hair Growth (2024)

While more research is needed, there is some evidence that you could effectively use scalp massagers for hair growth stimulation. That may be because they can improve blood flow to your hair roots, stretch your hair follicles to help you produce…

How To Deal With Hair Transplant Scabs

How to deal with hair transplant scabs

As with all medical procedures, there are certain things to expect after a hair transplant procedure. One such thing is hair transplant scabs which may appear within 24 to 48 hours post-surgery. These are perfectly normal, and with 650,000 people…

Sparse Eyebrows Before And After Eyebrow Treatments

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…

Hair Breakage At Crown: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Hair Breakage At Crown: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

With so many hair styling and colouring options now available, our hair is under more stress than ever. As a result, many people who use heat styling tools and other treatments start to see hair breakage on the crown.Hair breakage…

How To Tell If Your Hairline Is Receding

7 Ways To Tell Your Hairline Is Receding And The Best Treatments

If you are looking for ways to tell your hairline is receding, you are likely worried about developing androgenetic alopecia. That is a valid concern, as this condition affects 85% of men by the time they are 50 [1].Sudden changes…

Hair And Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia And Hair Loss: What You Need To Know

Anorexia nervosa is a mental health disorder characterised by an obsession over weight, restricted eating, and a distorted body image. Sufferers often lose weight rapidly, becoming malnourished. The health risks of eating disorders like anorexia are well-known — but did…

Hair Transplant After 10 Years: Long-Term Results & Side Effects

Hair Transplant After 10 Years: Long-Term Results & Side Effects

With 95% of our hair in the 2-6 year anagen (growth) phase at any given time, it's only natural for your hair to experience significant changes over 10 years [1]. Looking at a hair transplant after 10 years, you can…

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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…

Biofibre Hair Transplants: Everything You Need To Know

Biofibre Hair Transplants: Everything You Need To Know

A Biofibre hair transplant is an innovative approach to the artificial hair transplant. It allows those who are not candidates for a natural hair transplant to undergo FUE hair restoration surgery.People with conditions that make it impossible for a natural…

Summer Hair Loss: True Or False?

Summer hair loss: true or false?

During the warmer summer period, many people experience more hair shedding than usual. A study showed female hair loss increased by up to 6% per day in summer, compared to the average hair loss rate [1]. Summer hair loss or seasonal hair…

Hair Transplant Risks: Everything You Need To Know

Hair Transplant Risks: Everything You Need To Know

A hair transplant can restore thick, healthy hair growth across your scalp, giving you a confidence boost and a more youthful appearance. However, like all surgery, it comes with some level of risk. Hair transplantation has a low complication rate…

1500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

1500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

When you’re considering a hair transplant, it’s important to know what you can expect your results to look like. Different graft quantities create different results depending on hair colour, density, and texture. Therefore, prospective patients should be aware of what…

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…

Matt Lucas Alopecia: Everything You Need To Know

Matt Lucas Alopecia: Everything You Need To Know

Matt Lucas rose to fame as co-creator of the sketch show Little Britain. He donned a number of different wigs to play various memorable characters for the show — but Matt Lucas actually has alopecia, a type of hair loss…

Hair Transplant After 2 Months: Photos, Results, Side Effects

Hair Transplant After 2 Months: Photos, Results, Side Effects

Two months after your hair transplant, you may be hoping to see results. Some men will start to see some new hair growth coming through at this stage, especially if they’re using additional treatments like Finasteride, Minoxidil, or PRP hair…

Minoxidil Alternatives: What Can I Take Instead Of Minoxidil?

Minoxidil Alternatives: What Can I Take Instead of Minoxidil?

Many men and women across the globe are waiting and hoping that they can reverse the effects of hair loss as soon as possible.Hair loss and hair thinning affects millions of men and women around the world. Many people won’t…

Minoxidil Shampoo: Does It Work?

Minoxidil Shampoo: Does It Work?

As you've probably guessed, Minoxidil is a primary ingredient of Minoxidil shampoo. The medication is the only FDA-approved topical drug used to treat or slow down hair loss.In a 1-year Minoxidil results study conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), comprising…

What Is DHT & Its Role In Hair Loss? A Complete Overview

What is DHT & Its Role In Hair Loss? A Complete Overview

Hair loss is something that we all tend to worry about at some point in our lives. Whether our hair is starting to thin due to old age, bad diet, or just stress, no one wants to see their hair…

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…

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Why Is My Hair Falling Out? 27 Reasons You’re Losing Hair

Shedding hair is normal and part of the healthy hair growth cycle. Most people will lose between 50 and 100 hairs every day [1]. However, if you notice even more hair than usual is falling out, you may start to…

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…