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7 Ways Magnesium Can Prevent Hair Loss (Expert Review)

While there is no evidence of a direct relationship between magnesium and hair loss, when a magnesium inadequacy occurs, it can have a significant impact on your hair health. When we think of hair thinning, we mainly consider different types…

Hair Loss Genetics

Hair Loss Genetics: Are Your Genes Making You Go Bald?

Genetics play a pivotal role in the development of hair loss in both men and women. In the US alone, 50 million men and 30 million women are estimated to be affected by androgenetic alopecia — more than 30% of…

Does Protein Help Hair Growth? Benefits, Uses And Sources

Does Protein Help Hair Growth? Benefits, Uses and Sources

Given that up to 95% of your hair is composed of keratin [1], it’s natural to wonder whether protein helps hair growth. And the answer is that it can absolutely help, provided that you are eating a balanced diet that…

Do Beard Rollers Work?

Do Beard Rollers Work for Beard Growth? Results, Benefits, Safety

Derma rolling is an affordable and minimally invasive hair growth technique, but do beard rollers work for beard hair loss? Derma rolling for hair has been shown to help men with male pattern baldness improve their scalp hair loss when…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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Is A Close-Cropped Buzzcut After Hair Transplant Possible?

Many men who choose to have a hair transplant aren’t looking for a flowing Jason Momoa-style mane. They simply want full coverage across their head so they can style their hair however they like with confidence. This includes close-cropped styles…

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Peppermint Oil For Hair: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects

Essential oils are often touted as effective formulas for all sorts of ailments, from stress to flu to male pattern baldness. Peppermint oil for hair growth is a popular remedy — but is it really effective? And how does it…

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Eyebrow Transplant vs Microblading vs Eyebrow Tattoos: Which Is Best?

Our eyebrows get thinner as we get older, and this can prematurely age us. Fuller eyebrows can make us look younger, fresher, and more radiant. There are many eyebrow replacement options available, including microblading, eyebrow tattoos, and eyebrow transplant at our London hair…

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Alopecia Barbae: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Want to know what's causing those small round bald patches in your beard? You may have alopecia barbae.Alopecia barbae is a type of hair loss that affects the jaw, face, and neckline. It often occurs in conjunction with alopecia areata — a…

David Beckham Hair Transplant

David Beckham Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Hair transplants are a rite of passage in the Premier League. Wayne Rooney’s had a hair transplant. Rob Holding’s had a hair transplant. Even the Godfather himself, Antonio Conte, has had a hair transplant (while he’s never officially confirmed the…

What Is The Success Rate Of PRP Hair Treatment?

What Is The Success Rate of PRP Hair Treatment?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatment is a promising new treatment for hair loss. It involves harvesting regenerative cells from your blood and reinjecting them to areas of thinning hair to encourage regrowth and regeneration. Research shows encouraging results, but what is…

Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Should You Be Worried?

Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Should You Be Worried?

Post-Finasteride syndrome (PFS) is an emerging area of clinical concern. This condition is characterised by Finasteride side effects that continue even after you stop taking the drug.While there are plenty of anecdotal reports of persistent Finasteride symptoms, there’s currently limited…

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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…

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Can you use Stemoxydine for hair loss

Although hair loss affects up to 50% of men by age 50 [1] and 8 million UK women [2], there still seems to be a lack of effective topical treatments to prevent baldness.This is mainly because there still isn't really…

Scalp Psoriasis

Scalp Psoriasis – Diagnosis and Treatments

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease which affects around 2% of people in the UK, with many of these particularly affected by scalp psoriasis. The condition occurs when skin cells grow too quickly in response to a faulty signal from the…

Can Transgender People Use Finasteride For Hair Loss?

Can Transgender People Use Finasteride For Hair Loss?

Finasteride is a popular hair loss treatment for people experiencing male pattern baldness. But Finasteride can also be used by transgender people as part of their gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) to control scalp hair loss and body hair growth.In this…

Does Caffeine Cause Hair Loss?

Caffeine And Hair Loss: Is There A Link?

Caffeine is the world’s most popular stimulant. Famously found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks, most adults drink at least one of these beverages every day. In the UK alone, people drink around 95 million cups of coffee every day.Caffeine…

Hair Transplant After 14 Days: Photos, Results, Side Effects

Hair Transplant After 14 Days: Photos, Results, Side Effects

14 days after your hair transplant, you'll be curious about seeing the results begin to emerge. You may also feel anxious about losing grafts or whether you can safely return to your usual hair routines and day-to-day activities. At this early…

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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…

10 Best Hair Growth Products For Men That Really Works (2024)

10 Best Hair Growth Products for Men That Really Work (2024)

It can be difficult to find truly effective hair growth products for men among the wide variety of brands that promise miraculous results. However, you will be happy to know that there are some commercially available options out there with…

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How Many Hair Grafts Do I Need?

If you’re considering a hair transplant, you’ll probably want to know how many hair grafts you need to get the hairline you want. In general, the more hair you’ve lost, the more hair grafts you’ll need — but there’s more…

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…

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Why Isn’t Finasteride Working For My Hair Loss?

If you’ve been using Finasteride for a while, you may be expecting hair growth to kick in any day now. After all, it’s one of the most effective drugs for male hair loss, second only to Dutasteride [1]. Studies show…

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…