Propecia Vs Finasteride: What’s The Difference?

Propecia vs Finasteride: What’s The Difference?

Male pattern baldness is the most common hair loss condition in the world. While there's still no cure for baldness, there are now some very successful hair loss treatments on the market, including Finasteride and Propecia.Propecia is the brand name for the generic drug…

Finasteride And Pregnancy: Safety, Side Effects, Alternatives

Finasteride & Pregnancy: Safety, Side Effects, Alternatives

When you’re pregnant or trying for a baby, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to your own well-being and the health of your baby. That’s why it’s important to consider the medication you’re taking and whether it’s…

How To Treat Temple Hair Loss

How To Treat Temple Hair Loss

Many men first notice they’re losing hair when it starts receding at the temples. A receding hairline is one of the first signs of male pattern baldness, the most common type of hair loss worldwide. Male pattern hair loss affects…

Can Vaping Cause Hair Loss? E-cigarette Effects On Your Hair

Can Vaping Cause Hair Loss? E-cigarette Effects on Your Hair

If you are one of the 13.2% of the UK population who smoke electronic cigarettes [1], you may be wondering if vaping can cause hair loss. While there is currently no simple answer to that question, vaping may indeed contribute…

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Dutasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Dutasteride is a DHT hormone-blocking drug used to treat male pattern baldness. It’s often prescribed if you haven’t seen success with other male hair loss treatments, such as Finasteride.Male pattern baldness affects up to 80% of men by the age…

Hair Plugs Vs Hair Transplants

Hair Plugs vs Hair Transplant: What’s The Difference?

The revolutionary hair transplant techniques used at the Wimpole Clinic are still relatively new. As recently as the 1990s, hair transplant surgeons relied on hair plugs or hair implants to restore people's hair. While it may sound like there are some similarities…

7 Expert Hair Growth Tips Recommended By Hair Specialists

7 Expert Hair Growth Tips Recommended by Hair Specialists

On average, healthy hair grows steadily, at a rate of approximately 0.3-0.4 mm per day. That means you can hope to gain about 1-1.2 cm in length per month and 12-15 cm per year [1]. Your natural hair growth rate…

Minoxidil Side Effects Sexually

Are There Any Minoxidil Side Effects, Sexually?

Minoxidil is one of the most used hair loss treatments globally. Three-quarters of hair loss specialists recommend topical minoxidil to their patients, with more than half recommending it often or always [1]. However, you might be reluctant to follow this advice…

Stuart Hogg’s Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Stuart Hogg’s Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Retired rugby union player Stuart Hogg has seen dramatic changes in his hairline in recent years. After balding at a relatively young age — in his early twenties — the former Scotland captain decided to undergo a hair transplant to…

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Hair Loss During Pregnancy: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Losing hair during pregnancy isn't common, but it can be scary despite all the other bodily and hormonal changes you're experiencing. Generally, women lose an average of 50 to 150 hairs over a 24-hour period [1].During this exciting but intense time of…

Retrograde Alopecia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Retrograde Alopecia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Male pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia) is usually characterised by hair loss around the temples and the development of a bald spot on the crown. But in rare cases of aggressive androgenetic alopecia, men may see hair loss…

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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…

Hairline Transplant Surgery: Everything You Need To Know

Hairline Transplant Surgery: Everything You Need To Know

Your hairline frames your face and can have a big impact on your appearance. A receding hairline may make women appear masculine, older than their years, and less attractive [1]. In contrast, bald men or men with a receding hairline…

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…

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…

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…

Can You Get Finasteride On The NHS?

Can you get Finasteride on the NHS?

At present, Finasteride 1mg for hair loss is not available for patients through the National Health Service. Only Finasteride 5mg is available to NHS patients with a legitimate medical condition. However, these Finasteride tablets are prescribed for conditions such as an enlarged…

Baga Chipz Hair Transplant At The Wimpole Clinic: Results, Costs, Grafts

Baga Chipz’s Hair Transplant At The Wimpole Clinic: Results, Costs, Grafts

While her flamboyant wigs make her look amazing, Baga Chipz's hair transplant at the Wimple Clinic helped her achieve a flawless natural hairline as well. This can be a major confidence booster for someone as dedicated to beauty and self-care and always striving towards…

What Is An Artificial Hair Transplant?

What Is An Artificial Hair Transplant?

Artificial hair implants were a subject of debate during the 80s/90s. In 1983, the controversial procedure was banned by the FDA following unsafe, aggressive, and detrimental practices. Now an artificial transplant product, Biofibre, has a CE mark in the UK,…

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Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the scientific name for male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness, and it's the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women [1]. It affects approximately 85% of men and 50% of women by the time…

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP): Everything You Need To Know

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP): Everything You Need To Know

There are tons of treatments available for people suffering from hair loss and thinning hair. From hair transplants to hair fibres, more hair loss products and treatments are in development all the time. Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is often used in…

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How Does the Half-Life of Finasteride Affect Your Hair Loss?

While it has excellent results in treating male pattern baldness, the half-life of Finasteride is only between 4.7 and 8 hours [1]. This means that it only remains in your system for a relatively short time after taking it. This…

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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…

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…

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4 Reasons Why You Might Be Losing Your Hair

Hair loss is a hugely distressing physical issue for men (and increasingly women). A YouGov America survey found that most 18-24 year olds -- male and female -- are "terrified" of going bald [1]. So what causes hair loss? And…

Derma Needling For Hair Loss

Derma Roller After Hair Transplant

Derma rolling, also known as derma needling or microneedling, has been used by skincare professionals for some time now in the fight against signs of aging.In conjunction with other therapies, derma rolling or derma needling can help treat skin conditions…