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UK Hair Transplants Cost Analysis: Choosing the Right Clinic In 2023

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…

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Finasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

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 hair…

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Male Pattern Baldness: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

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 that…

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Minoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Minoxidil is one of the most popular treatments for hair loss. It helps reduce hair fall and stimulate regrowth in a whole range of hair loss conditions, from male pattern baldness to traction alopecia. Minoxidil is the second most recommended…

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Hair Transplant Costs In Turkey & Is It Worth The Risk?

The global hair transplant industry is worth more than $6 billion — and a sixth of this value comes from Turkey [1]. Turkey is a popular hair transplant destination, thanks to its cut-rate hair restoration treatments. You only need to…

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Is My Hair Thinning Or Am I Paranoid? When To Speak To A Hair Loss Specialist

Whether we like it or not, our hair plays a vital role in how we look and feel; and if you’re experiencing thinning hair or hair loss it can have a significant impact on your life, self confidence and self-esteem.
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Recovering from hair transplant surgery: what to expect

Taking the plunge to undergo hair transplant surgery can be a big step, but it’s one that an increasing number of individuals are opting for. In fact, since 2016, hair transplant surgeries have increased by more 16% worldwide [1]. Although…

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Can Birth Control Pills Cause Hair Loss?

Around 26% of women who use birth control choose the pill as a safe and effective way to prevent unwanted pregnancy [1]. Out of the many different forms of contraception such as birth control injections, implants, and contraceptive diaphragms, the…

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Can You Get Alopecia Areata Treatment On The NHS?

Alopecia areata is a common form of hair loss that affects 1 in every 170 adults in the UK, which is around 300,000 people [1]. It’s an autoimmune condition in which white blood cells attack the hair follicles, leading to…

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Is it OK to take 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 treatments to prevent further hair loss and stimulate growth. If…

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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]. But…

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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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Why Does Minoxidil Cause Hair Shedding?

Every year, men spend $3.5bn (£2.7bn) on baldness cures across the globe [1]. One of these hair loss treatments that are among the most popular is Minoxidil. Often found under the brand name, Rogaine, Minoxidil is a topical hair loss…

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Can You Get A Hair Transplant Too Early?

Increasingly, younger men are turning to hair transplants below the age of 30 as a solution to hair thinning. And while some younger men make good candidates for hair transplant procedures, the success of the results must be considered thoroughly…

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Hair loss products available from our range

If you’re experiencing hair loss, you may feel anxious about the effects and be keen to prevent any further deterioration. Getting checked out by a doctor to rule out any underlying cause should always be your first stop because if there’s something triggering your hair loss, any treatment is unlikely to have much effect. Reducing levels of stress and anxiety are also very important as these can contribute very significantly to hair loss. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating a healthy diet and exercising can all help stimulate healthy hair growth. But in addition to all of this, we also offer a range of excellent hair care products which are specifically designed to treat and improve hair loss in a variety of ways. Here’s a closer look at some of the products we have available.
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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…

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Hair Transplant Timeline: Preparation, Recovery & Results

When you decide to have a hair transplant, you're probably keen to know when the results will kick in. The majority of hair transplant patients see more than half of their new transplanted hair grafts start to grow after 6…

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Biotin for hair loss

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

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Hair Transplant Into Scar Tissue: Does It Work?

Major or visible scarring on your body can be distressing — and they’re extremely common. In the developed world, more than 100 million people acquire scars each year from surgery, trauma, or conditions like scarring alopecia [1]. No matter what…

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Improving hair texture damaged by iron deficiency 

There are many factors that can affect the texture and quality of hair. Your iron levels in particular can play a big part in how long, strong and healthy your hair grows.Iron deficiency anaemia affects around 2–5% of adult men…

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Hair Fibres after FUE – Can I use them?

If you suffer from male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss, a hair transplant is often the most effective way to help you restore your hair. That's why there's been a 157% increase in global hair transplant procedures since…

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Losing Hair During Pregnancy: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Losing hair in pregnancy isn’t common, but it can be scary on top of all the other bodily and hormonal changes you’re experiencing. Generally, women lose an average of 50 to 150 hairs over a 24 hour period [1]. During…

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8000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

Table of Contents An 8000-graft hair transplant is a very difficult and long procedure to perform. Hair transplant surgery using this many hair grafts is extremely rare. Many clinics are not equipped to be able to perform an 8000-graft transplant.Do…

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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…

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500 Graft Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

A 500 graft hair transplant is usually the minimum number of grafts you can get in one session and is considered a small hair transplant. If you need fewer grafts than this, your hair loss may not be extensive enough…

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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…

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10 Best Countries for Hair Transplants

Hair transplant procedures are no longer reserved for the rich and famous. There’s been a rise of 152% in the number of hair transplants being performed globally over the last 12 years [1]. And with affordable hair transplant clinics now…

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Dutasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Dutasteride is a DHT hormone-blocking drug used to treat male pattern baldness. It’s often prescribed if you haven’t seen success with other male hair loss treatments, such as Finasteride.Male pattern baldness affects up to 80% of men by the age…

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Thicker, stronger and dandruff free hair in one bottle!

The scalp would normally defends itself against micro-organisms and fungus infections. It is often the case, however, that the defence system becomes weakened and fungal infections develop. When this occurs the scalp is unable to defend itself and develops a…

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Can A Hair Transplant Increase Hair Density?

A hair transplant is one of the best ways to improve the thickness and density of your hair. In fact, thinning hair is one of the most common reasons for getting a hair transplant. Thin or patchy growth can make…

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Does Sertraline Cause Hair Loss?

Around 7.3 million people in the UK use anti-depressants, which makes up 17% of the adult population [1]. Anti-depressants can be extremely vital medication for those that are suffering from depression, but that doesn’t mean they don’t come without their…