Minoxidil Shampoo: Does It Work?

Minoxidil Shampoo: Does It Work?

As you've probably guessed, Minoxidil is a primary ingredient of Minoxidil shampoo. The medication is the only FDA-approved topical drug used to treat or slow down hair loss.In a 1-year Minoxidil results study conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), comprising…

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Can Intermittent Fasting Help Hair Growth?

If your hair isn’t as shiny or full as you’d like, you may find yourself turning to diet changes or other lifestyle changes to help stimulate hair growth.Intermittent fasting has been touted as a way to stimulate hair growth, but…

Receding Hairline At 20: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments

Receding Hairline At 20: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments

Noticing a receding hairline at any age can be stressful. If you're only 20 and you spot the signs of a receding hairline, it can be especially worrying. This may bring up questions like: How soon will your balding become noticeable? How…

29 Bold Bald Women Who Rocked A Shaved Head

29 Bold Bald Women Who Rocked A Shaved Head

As a woman, rocking a bald head is fierce and fearless, whether it’s by choice or necessity. While hair loss is frequently seen in men, bald women are less common — so shaving your head (or embracing your hair loss)…

Rosemary Oil For Hair Growth: Benefits, Uses, And Side Effects

Rosemary Oil for Hair Growth: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects

Rosemary oil (rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil) is an essential oil for hair growth. Applying rosemary oil to your scalp may help boost hair growth and prevent further hair loss caused by male pattern baldness. In this article, we'll discuss why rosemary essential…

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When Can You Have Sex After A Hair Transplant?

When you get a hair transplant, it’s important to take care of your new grafts while they settle in and take root. That means taking a few days off work to recover — but it also means limiting your sexual…

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Biotin for Hair Loss

With all the research on diet and vitamin intake, the market for supplements that claim to treat the loss of hair continues to grow. Vitamin supplementation is one of the most popular ways to combat the loss of hair.The global vitamins for hair…

Types Of Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Types Of Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Alopecia is a catch-all term that means hair loss. There are lots of different types of alopecia that affect people in the UK and across the world. In fact, most of us will experience some kind of hair loss at…

Does Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss?

Does Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss?

From quiffs to slicked-back looks, hair gel can help you create all kinds of styles. But can hair gel cause hair loss or hair damage?If you use hair gel daily and you’re seeing high levels of hair loss, you’re probably wondering…

Celebrity Hair Transplants Before & After

Celebrity Hair Transplants Before & After

Here at the Wimpole Clinic we like to keep up to date with our celebrities, particularly those with hair transplants. We have ourselves had a few well-known gentlemen come through our doors
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Hair Systems For Men: The Ultimate Guide To Non-Surgical Hair Replacement

Hair loss is a natural part of ageing. But it can have a serious impact on individuals, contributing to mental health issues like anxiety and depression [1]. One study found that having alopecia areata can increase the risk of major…

Anaemia And Hair Loss: Can Iron Deficiency Affect Your Hair?

Anaemia and Hair Loss: Can Iron Deficiency Affect Your Hair?

Anaemia is a very common condition, affecting 2 billion people worldwide [1]. It is known to cause a range of symptoms and produce a wide range of health complications. But could iron deficiency anaemia cause hair loss? Certain forms of…

Does Dandruff Cause Hair Loss? Everything You Need To Know

Does Dandruff Cause Hair Loss? Everything You Need To Know

Dandruff is a common scalp problem that affects almost half of all adults [1]. It is more frequently encountered in men than women and younger people are more exposed to it than older ones [2]. In this condition, small pieces…

Can I Take Dutasteride And Finasteride Together?

Can I Take Dutasteride and Finasteride Together?

Dutasteride and Finasteride are effective treatments for managing male pattern baldness. While only Finasteride is licensed as a hair loss treatment in the UK, several studies have shown that Dutasteride may actually be even more effective at tackling hair loss…

9 Non-Surgical Hair Restoration Treatments That Really Work

9 Non-Surgical Hair Restoration Treatments That Really Work

Many people with hair thinning search for effective non-surgical hair restoration treatments. Hair loss affects more than 85% of men and 55% of women during their lifetime [1][2], causing distress and lowering self-confidence, so finding the best solutions to your…

Moustache Transplant: Benefits, Costs, Risks And Results

Moustache Transplant: Benefits, Costs, Risks and Results

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…

Finasteride Results: Timeline, Photos, Before & After

Finasteride Results: Timeline, Photos, Before & After

Finasteride is one of the most commonly prescribed hair loss treatments for men experiencing male pattern baldness (MPB). It stops your body from converting testosterone to DHT, the hormone responsible for androgenetic alopecia (the scientific name for male pattern baldness). However, the drug can have some…

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Getting A Temple Hair Transplant For Temple Hair Loss

It's extremely common to lose hair around your temples, especially as you get older. In men with male pattern baldness, the hair around your temples is normally the first to go and can be seen as early as Norwood stage 1.While a receding…

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What to expect at your first hair transplant consultation

We often suggest that our readers seek advice from an experienced hair loss specialist before making a decision about hair transplant surgery or other hair loss remedies.This is for two main reasons: the first is that hair transplants may not necessarily be…

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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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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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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…

Norwood Stage 1: Photos, Treatments, Results

Norwood Stage 1: Photos, Treatments, Results

Norwood 1 is the earliest stage on the Norwood Scale. It doesn't present noticeable hair loss. Norwood 1 is categorised as an adolescent hairline, meaning most teenagers and men will have this hairline as they mature.There is usually no need for…

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The Rise in Popularity of Beard Transplant Surgery

Hair transplants have been popular for many years now, creating incredible results in individuals who otherwise would have been left to face the consequences of widespread hair loss. But the technology has now become more diverse and instead of just transplanting the hairs on the scalp, there’s a growing demand for a different type of surgery: beard transplants. Although a lesser problem than scalp hair loss, more and more men are starting to recognise that they don’t have to put up with a disappointing beard growth and can instead have a transplant. We take a closer look at beard transplants, including what they are and their rise in popularity.
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…

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Vitamin C For Hair: All The Benefits For Hair Health

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…

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Can a bad hair transplant be fixed?

While there are a high number of success stories with hair transplants, there are also a number of bad hair transplants that can leave patients with both physical and mental scarring. There is nothing worse than building yourself up to go through the procedure, only to be disappointed with the results.
Will Washing My Hair Everyday Make It Fall Out?

Will Washing My Hair Everyday Make It Fall Out?

With an abundance of haircare advice constantly circulating, it can be difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. One particularly common fallacy is that washing your hair everyday can lead to hair loss.Rather than cause hair loss, regularly washing your…