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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Hair Transplant Recovery: 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 it…

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Can Hair Be Transplanted From Body to Scalp?

If you have extensive hair loss, you might be wondering if you have enough hair on your scalp to perform a hair transplant. If you haven’t, body hair transplants offer an alternative way to tackle your scalp hair loss.Hair transplant…

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Burning Scalp Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Experiencing a burning sensation on your scalp accompanied by hair loss can be naturally concerning. Your first thought might be that you are suffering from some common scalp problem or an allergic reaction. That may very well be true, however,…

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Can You Get A Hair Transplant If You Are Completely Bald?

If you're completely bald, you may assume it's not possible to have a hair transplant. This is because in order to perform a full hair transplant on the scalp, a surgeon will need to harvest groups of healthy hair follicles from…

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FUE – Can a Hair Transplant Always Give Full Coverage?

The decision to embark on a hair transplant procedure is a major one and it is understandable that our clients will have a number of questions and concerns about it. The question that comes up more than most is –…

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Hair Transplant Into Scar Tissue: Does It Work?

Major or visible scarring on your body is extremely common and can be distressing. 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 causes…

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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 treatment that…

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What Happens When You Stop Using Minoxidil?

If you’ve been using Minoxidil to slow down your hair loss and promote regrowth, you may be wondering if and when you can stop using Minoxidil. Minoxidil is designed for daily use, so most users must apply Minoxidil everyday to…

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How To Prevent And Reduce Hair Transplant Swelling

Almost all hair restoration surgery patients experience some hair transplant side effects, whether it’s soreness and scabbing after a hair transplant, or complications like infection. Serious complications are rare, as hair transplants are generally very safe.However, some studies have found…

Pubic Hair Transplant: Procedure, Costs, Results, Side Effects

Pubic Hair Transplant: Procedure, Costs, Results, Side Effects

The role of a pubic hair transplant is to restore hair to the pubic area. This procedure can reverse the effects of laser hair removal and treat a range of medical conditions that cause pubic hair loss. Pubic hair transplants…

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Hair Donation UK: Everything You Need To Know

Thinking about donating your hair? It’s a great way to support people who’ve lost their hair due to health conditions like cancer and alopecia. Hair donations are used to create realistic human hair wigs and hair systems for men, which are…

Everything You Need To Know About Hair Tattoos For Man

Everything You Need To Know About Hair Tattoos For Men

A hair tattoo, or scalp micropigmentation (SMP), is a hair loss treatment for men that offers an alternative to a hair transplant. While scalp micropigmentation for women can also have great results, we’ll focus on men for this article. A…

How Often Should I Wash My Hair To Keep It Strong And Healthy

How Often Should I Wash My Hair to Keep It Strong and Healthy?

It is a common misconception that washing your hair too frequently causes hair loss. In fact, studies show that doing so can lead to a decrease in dandruff, scalp itchiness and dryness, strand greasiness and hair shedding [1]. So how…

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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…

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Antonio Conte Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

Former Premier League footballer Antonio Conte is known for his tactically diverse skills, and his high-profile career as manager of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He’s not just known for his football skills, however. Throughout his career, there’s been extensive…

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…

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Heat & Hair Loss: How to Fix Heat Damaged Hair

It's well-known that heat can damage your hair. Despite the evidence that overheating your hair can cause split ends, dullness, and even hair loss, many people still go hard with hot tools like hairdryers, straighteners, and curling tongs [1]. So…

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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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Hair Thinning On One Side Of The Head: Causes & Treatments

Losing hair on one side of the head can be a common occurrence, however, it can still be mentally, and emotionally jarring for those experiencing it. Around 80% of men and 50% of women will experience hair loss in their…

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12 Proven Ways To Reverse Thinning Hair After Menopause

As you get older, it’s normal for your hair to start to thin. But when it becomes more noticeable, it can damage your confidence. Menopause-related hair loss is one of the more visible symptoms of getting older, which can make…

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How To Spot The First Signs of Hair Thinning and Balding

According to statistics, 85% of men by the age of 50 will have experienced balding or another type of hair loss. The majority of these cases will start around the late twenties and early thirties [1]. If you're a man…

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Can a Dry Scalp Cause Hair Loss? Evidence Review 2023

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

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Normal Hair Parting Width vs Thinning: Causes, Treatments and Results

Do you ever look at your hair in the mirror and wonder if you have a normal hair parting width or the beginning of diffuse thinning? If so, you are not alone.Even though hair loss is more common in men…

Can Depression Cause Hair Loss?

Can Depression Cause Hair Loss?

Good hair gives us a good feeling – everyone knows that. And yet, few people consider the relationship between mental health and hair. This four-part blog series focuses on four mental health conditions as they impact your hair, and what can be done to help.
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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…

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How Long Should You Leave Rosemary Oil In Your Hair?

Rosemary oil is an essential oil that can be used to promote hair growth. Multiple studies have shown it has strong potential as a treatment for male pattern baldness [1-3].Like all hair loss treatments, using rosemary oil for hair growth…

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Can your hair grow back after balding naturally?

Growing your hair back after going bald is a very common desire among those who have experienced any kind of permanent hair loss. Most men who experience hair loss can suffer from confidence issues, with the presence of hair loss…

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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…