Hair transplant blog

While not yet FDA-approved for treating hair loss, studies show that Dutasteride 0.5 mg is even more efficient than both Finasteride and Minoxidil in curbing male pattern baldness and increasing hair density [1]. This promising new medication can be prescribed…

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is a form of scarring or cicatricial alopecia that mainly affects women. In 83-95% of women, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia usually begins after menopause between 55-63-years-old [1]. FFA causes permanent hair loss from the frontotemporal or front…

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…

Turkish hair mills are becoming notorious for delivering poor results for patients who get a hair transplant in Turkey. While some Turkish hair restoration clinics are trustworthy and reputable, many take advantage of patients’ low self-confidence with the promise of…

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…

Beard and moustache transplants make up 5% of all hair restoration surgeries worldwide [1]. That is partly due to the special social significance attributed to a full head of hair but also to the fact that moustaches are more seldomly…

In the UK, around 10 million people are thought to have phobias [1] and around 1 in 6 adults suffer from trypophobia [2]. If you feel uncomfortable, anxious, or afraid when you see clusters of small holes together, it could…

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…

More than five million people worldwide suffer from lupus, a chronic disease causing the immune system to attack healthy organs and tissues – including hair follicles. With hair loss one of the most common symptoms of lupus (reported by up…

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…

Chemotherapy is a life-saving medication used for cancer treatment. However, it can wreak havoc on your body. Patients undergoing cancer treatments experience a wide range of side effects, but one of the most obvious is hair loss.Hair loss from chemotherapy,…

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…

Many men wonder how to grow a fuller beard, as they only seem to be able to produce sparse facial hair. For some of them, this is related to their age, genes, or male hormone levels. Others experience conditions that…

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…

Derma rolling, also known as micro-needling, is a minimally invasive treatment that's proven to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, stretch marks, and acne scars [1]. Using a derma roller for stimulating hair growth has also been shown to be…

Transitioning to another gender is an exciting yet challenging time. One of the issues many transgender people continue to be concerned about is hair care and hair loss. In fact, 37% of ISHRS members reported seeing an increase in hair…

A thinning fringe can make your favourite hairstyle look underwhelming. However, given the fact that 55% of women will experience hair loss or thinning during their lifetime [1], you are far from alone in this situation.This is a little-known fact,…

Having an itchy scalp can be annoying, especially if you don’t know what’s causing your head to itch. One study found that 25% of the population is affected by an itchy scalp — but according to the NHS, there are…

If you’re struggling with hair loss, a full head hair transplant has the potential to restore your locks to their former glory. The decision to embark on a hair restoration procedure is a major one, and it is understandable that…

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…

With high success rates and few serious complications, hair transplants are one of the safest types of cosmetic surgery [1-2]. As well as being very safe, they create natural-looking hairlines that are indistinguishable from the rest of your hair. At the Wimpole…

Celebrities with alopecia have been in the spotlight recently. At the 2022 Oscars ceremony, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife's hair loss — creating a now-infamous moment that will go down in…

It’s every man and woman's worst nightmare… going bald. Unfortunately for many, hair loss is a very common thing that can affect more than 50% of women [1] and up to 85% of men [2] in their lifetimes.However, just because…

Research shows that rosemary oil for hair growth can be as effective as Minoxidil in curbing hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia [1]. But does rosemary water grow hair as well? Many cosmetic blogs claim that it can and also…

So far, there is no permanent baldness cure for the 85% of men and 55% of women who experience hair loss over the course of their lifetime [1][2]. However, research into innovative solutions to cure baldness is developing every day.…

Accutane is a retinoid drug used to effectively treat and manage severe acne, as well as other skin conditions. As with any treatment, there are potential side effects to taking Accutane, with hair loss and hair thinning among the most…