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…

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Norwood Scale: Causes, Stages & Treatments

Male pattern hair loss is an extremely common condition. It affects half of all men by the time they're 50 — with some people beginning to lose hair as early as their late teens or early 20s [1] [2].While pattern baldness (also…

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Does Whey Protein Cause Hair Loss?

Hair loss is widespread worldwide among men and women. Approximately 80% of men and 50% of women around the world will experience hair loss in their lifetimes [1]. With the issue affecting a significant proportion of the population, it is…

Eating A Healthier Diet Can Prevent Hair Loss

Diet For Healthy Hair: 15 Best Foods For Hair Growth

What you eat and drink on a daily basis not only affects your weight and general health but also the condition of your hair. If you’re looking to prevent or slow down hair loss, check out our tips below on how to eat your way to healthier hair.
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Beard Transplant Aftercare and Post-Op Itch

Beard transplants are a fantastic option for men who are unable to grow a full beard on their own, or are experiencing patchy or thinning spots in the beard. Beard hair transplant surgery is a fairly simple surgical procedure that…

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Does Alpecin Work?

The most common type of hair loss in men is male pattern baldness. Affecting over 6.5 million men in the UK, it’s not surprising many men are searching for a cure for their thinning hair. Alpecin shampoo is one of…

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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…

Lupus And Hair Loss: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Lupus and Hair Loss: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

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…

Finasteride Alternatives: What Can I Use Instead Of Finasteride?

Finasteride Alternatives: What Can I Use Instead of Finasteride?

If you’re one of the 85% of men globally who are affected by hair loss, you’ve probably heard of an array of products that claim to prevent baldness and promote healthy hair growth [1]. Although male pattern baldness is something…

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Ludwig Scale: Causes, Stages & Treatment

Female pattern baldness is the primary cause of hair loss in women [1]. This type of female hair loss has many symptoms in common with other conditions, such as chronic telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, so it can be tricky…

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Do Ponytails Cause Hair Loss?

The ponytail is a much-loved hairstyle, worn by women (and some men) to keep the hair off the face.
Danny Ings Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Danny Ings Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Premier League stalwart and England international Danny Ings sported a very different hairstyle in 2023/24 pre-season training and games, following a hair transplant at London’s Mayfair Hair Clinic (a bespoke VIP service of the Wimpole Clinic).So what do we know about…

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…

3 Months Of PRP For Hair Loss Photos, Results & Side Effects

3 Months of PRP for Hair Loss: Before and After Photos, Results

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) continues to grow in popularity as a hair loss treatment. It’s no surprise, as research continues to show promising results for PRP and its role as a treatment for different types of alopecia. According to one review,…

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Hair Transplant Scars: What To Expect After Hair Transplant Surgery

Hair transplants carried out by trained professionals can serve to dramatically improve a person's emotional well-being and confidence. At our London hair transplant clinic, we always have our patients' best interests at heart. That's why we're always honest about possible hair…

Does Sertraline Cause Hair Loss?

Alopecia Universalis: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

When most people think of hair loss, they will usually think of people who go bald or lose the hair on their heads. However, for 1 in 4,000 people [1], hair loss can actually be experienced all over the body.If you…

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How To Deal With Hair Transplant Trypophobia

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…

Rock Facial Hair Like Jason Momoa: No Beard Style Can Stop Him

Jason Momoa Without A Beard: Khal Drogo Shaves His Facial Hair

A thick, full beard style is one of the first things that comes to mind when imagining this Hollywood superstar. But as he has occasionally proven, for Jason Momoa, no beard is no problem either. Since the beginning of his…

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…

Is Minoxidil 10% More Effective Than Minoxidil 5%?

Is Minoxidil 10% more effective than Minoxidil 5%?

Oftentimes, we tend to associate higher-concentration medications with a more potent effect. And when it comes to hair loss treatments, most patients want to experience substantial hair growth as soon as possible, so some are tempted to try the strongest…

Is Minoxidil Hair Shedding Real

Is Minoxidil Hair Shedding Real (and How Long Does It Last)?

Given that over 85% of men [1] and 55% [2] of women experience hair loss in their lifetime, finding a hair growth treatment that works can be a great relief. Studies have shown Minoxidil to be very effective against androgenetic…

Can A Dry Scalp Cause Hair Loss? Prevention & Treatment Tips

Can a Dry Scalp Cause Hair Loss? Prevention & Treatment Tips

If you are wondering whether a dry scalp causes hair loss, you are likely experiencing symptoms such as tenderness, irritation and scalp itching even after washing your hair. You are also likely to see white flaking, which might make you…

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You Can Still Style Your Eyebrows after a Transplant

Just like everything else, eyebrows are subject to the whims and vagaries of fashion. From the barely-there wispy brows of the 70s to the luxuriant ‘scouse brow’ that is so popular right now. If you are the possessor of eyebrows…

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Do Hair Transplants Work?

Hair transplants are one of the most popular hair restoration methods. In 2021, more than 703,000 hair transplant procedures were performed around the world — a rise of 151% in the last decade [1-2].Until recently, hair transplants haven't had the…

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Alopecia Areata: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Alopecia areata is a common type of hair loss, which affects around 1 in every 170 adults in the UK [1]. That means there are more than 300,000 people in the UK with alopecia areata. Despite so many people having his…

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…

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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…

30 Hair Loss Hairstyles For Thinning Hair On Crown

30 Hair Loss Hairstyles for Thinning Hair on Crown

Hair loss hairstyles for thinning hair on crown can be a lifesavers if you’re lacking hair. Female pattern hair loss, which is often diffuse but concentrated around the crown [1], affects 30% of women by the age of 30 [2].…

10 Most Common Causes Of Teenage Hair Loss (and Treatments)

10 Most Common Causes of Teenage Hair Loss (and Treatments)

Between 15.5% and 38.5% of adolescents worldwide experience teenage hair loss [1]. Hair loss in teenagers can have significant detrimental effects on the individual's self-image and psychological well-being, as well as their ability to form positive relationships with their peers…

Type 2a Hair: What Is It And How Do I Care For It?

Type 2a Hair: What Is It And How Do I Care For It?

Type 2a hair describes the loosest kind of waves on the hair type chart. Each form of wavy or curly hair has a unique character that requires a personalised approach to care. Caring for your hair can be time-consuming and complex,…