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Losing your hair can have a serious impact on your confidence. That’s why many women seek medication to tackle their hair loss. DHT blockers are known to help with men’s hair loss — but are they also effective for female…

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…

Comedian Rob Brydon's hairline has changed over the years, leading to speculation that he's undergone a hair transplant. While these rumours have never officially been confirmed, his strong hairline transformation suggests some kind of intervention. In this article, we'll reveal everything…

A revolutionary new way to treat hair loss has been unveiled in a hair restoration clinic in San Diego, America. This new procedure creates permanent results while being minimally invasive and is set to completely turn the world of hair…

Approximately half of all women will experience hair loss by the time they’re 80 [1]. From stress to diet, there are many causes of hair loss in women — but the number one cause is female pattern baldness [2]. These…

Minoxidil spray is one of the most accessible and widely used Minoxidil products. Easy to apply and with proven success as a hair loss treatment for women and men, Minoxidil spray is a good first-line solution for many different types…

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…

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…

Getting a hair transplant is a big decision. Hair transplant surgery is something most people hope they’ll only have to do once. The good news is that for more than two-thirds of all hair transplantation patients, it is.In this article,…

Wash and wear haircuts for women over 60 can help simplify your beauty routine. These styles look effortlessly polished with a simple wash and minimal styling, freeing up more time in your day. Up to 50% of women develop androgenetic alopecia…

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…

It’s not uncommon for celebrities to want to have hair transplants. Like everyone else, they are just as likely to suffer from male or female pattern baldness at some point in their lives.Some celebrities who have had hair transplants, like…

Around 60% of the human body is made up of water [1], and everyone knows water is essential to life. Not drinking enough fluids can cause a wide range of health symptoms, but can dehydration cause hair loss? Well-known brands…

Buzz cuts have emerged as a popular and stylish option for those experiencing a receding hairline. Not only is it a low-maintenance way to disguise male pattern baldness, but as many celebrities have shown, the style has proven to be…

Tea tree oil is an essential oil with tons of antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties [1-3]. So it’s no surprise that applying tea tree oil for hair can relieve several common scalp conditions, moisturise your tresses, and even help…

Male pattern baldness (MPB), or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in men [1]. It affects more than 95% of men by the age of 80 and typically starts before middle age [2]. If you find…

Finasteride is often used to treat hair loss — specifically, male pattern baldness. It's extremely successful, with studies showing it can halt hair loss in up to 90% of men [1]. Finasteride is generally considered safe, whether you use it on its own…

Hair transplants are one of the most successful types of hair restoration surgery. However, it's not suitable for every hair loss patient. While there are fantastic hair transplant success rates for those with androgenetic alopecia (also known as male or female pattern hair…

If you are wondering why your hair feels thinner, you may be one of the 85% of men or 55% of women who experience hair loss or hair thinning at some point in their life [1][2]. It can be naturally…

Scalp folliculitis, according to the NHS, is usually not serious, though it often causes pain, inflammation and itchiness. It is a common scalp problem that can occur in people of any age or gender, however some are more predisposed to…

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…

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…

A recurring scab on the scalp in the same spot can understandably cause some concern. It can be a source of scalp discomfort, tenderness and pain and can present a risk of infection. Moreover, it may make you wonder if…

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…