Hair transplant blog

Waking up in the morning to find that you have suddenly greasy hair can be very frustrating, especially if you've just washed it. But you may be relieved to know that there are many reasons your scalp may be oily…

There has been much speculation about melatonin hair loss and how it impacts growth. With hair loss affecting up to 40% of men by the age of 35 [1], many are looking for a hair loss solution. Studies have shown…

Advanced hair restoration takes significant surgical skill. With fewer than 1% of first FUE or FUT hair transplant procedures needing 4,000 grafts or more, not all surgeons have the requisite experience to take on complex hair restoration surgeries [1].Whether you…

You may be wondering whether rosehip oil is good for hair loss, since its purported hair health benefits have started to receive a lot of attention online. There is no simple answer to that question since few scientific studies have…

Norwood 5 is an advanced stage of male pattern hair loss. At this stage, you can see thinning across the scalp, with your receding hairline starting to deepen towards the mid-scalp, and an expanding bald spot on the crown. Not all men with male…

Given that over 85% of men [1] and 55% [2] of women experience hair loss in their lifetime, finding a hair growth treatment that works can be a great relief. Studies have shown Minoxidil to be very effective against androgenetic…

Our hair is so tightly connected with our self-image that up to 14% of women with cancer refuse chemotherapy for hair loss for fear of baldness alone [1]. That is why wigs for cancer patients who want them are not…

Even if you’re in the early stages of researching male hair loss treatments, chances are you’ve already come across the big two: Finasteride and Minoxidil. These are the most popular hair loss medications worldwide, with more than half of hair…

Minoxidil 5% is one of the most popular Minoxidil products. This topical Minoxidil solution has been shown to help improve symptoms of conditions including male pattern baldness, female pattern hair loss, and alopecia areata [1-3].If you're considering using Minoxidil 5%…

Your eyebrows and eyelashes play an important role in shaping your appearance and losing them can significantly impact your self-esteem. But unfortunately madarosis — the clinical name for any condition that causes eyebrow or eyelash hair loss — is fairly…

Hair loss is something that many of us will have to deal with at some point in our lifetimes. Whether it's the first signs of a receding hairline, or you start to lose hair due to stress, it's something that most…

It is normal to wonder what to expect during your hair transplant recovery period, so you can prepare physically and emotionally for it. And many patients are as nervous about the healing process as they are about the surgery itself. However,…

Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is an important hormone when it comes to hair growth. If you have male pattern baldness, your sensitivity to DHT is a major contributor to hair loss. Research suggests it can play a part in female pattern…

There’s a common misconception that the hair used in hair transplantation is donated by a third party. However, the hair transplanted actually comes from your own body. This is called donor hair, and it’s taken from areas that have healthy…

Telogen effluvium is a type of temporary hair shedding caused by stress, shock, or trauma. Research suggests it's the most common cause of diffuse non-scarring alopecia (androgenetic alopecia also known as pattern baldness remains the number one cause of general…

Finding the best UK hair transplant clinic for your FUE or FUT procedure is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Hair transplant statistics show that procedures have increased 10% since 2016, so there are more options than ever. But…

Most people with healthy hair have approximately 100,000 hairs on their heads. 90% of these hair follicles are actively growing [1]. The remaining 10% are resting (known as telogen) or shedding (known as exogen).Hair shedding is a natural part of…

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatments are safe and effective in treating many types of alopecia. A 2022 meta-analysis revealed that this therapy led to positive results for patients with patterned hair loss in 84% of the analysed studies [1]. But…

Having to shave parts of your scalp can be a problem if you’re trying to get a hair transplant without anyone knowing. Moreover, having visible hair transplant side effects, such as scabs and redness on their scalp, has deterred many…

Hair loss can be a side effect of many medications, causing patients and those undergoing treatment a lot of stress. Telogen effluvium is the most common type of drug-induced hair loss [1]. It’s a type of hair loss that can…

Most people only have up to 6000 harvestable grafts at the back of their scalp, so a 6000 graft hair transplant is normally the largest hair transplant you can safely have. However, there are risks associated with such a high…

Covid-19 has a few well-known symptoms. It’s the first illness that springs to mind for anyone with a fever, cough, or altered sense of taste or smell. However, recent studies have shown another common symptom in many Covid patients —…

Akon's hair transplantation is one of many hair restoration surgeries undergone by celebrities in recent years, as this type of procedure is becoming increasingly popular. Since 85% of men experience male pattern baldness by the age of 50 [1], more and more famous…

Looking for a cheap, easy way to boost your hair growth? Switching to a hair growth shampoo is often the first port of call for people with hair loss.While many shampoos contain ingredients that are proven to stimulate hair growth,…

If you are experiencing facial hair shedding alongside itchiness and inflammation in your beard area, you may have contracted a beard hair loss-inducing fungus. While most internet searches point to beard ringworm (tinea barbae) as a likely culprit, this type…

Healthy hair grows at a rate of around 1 cm per month, though the exact rate varies by body area, ethnicity, lifestyle, and the method or reason for hair removal.Regrowth after hair loss depends on whether the cause can be…

Jamie Laing is one of the most recognisable faces from E4’s Made in Chelsea, largely thanks to his shock of white-blonde hair. He has revealed that a hair transplant has enhanced his famous hairline in recent years.So what do we…

If you're losing your hair or worried about thinning hair, a hair-thickening spray can improve the appearance of your hair.A hair thickener is different to a hair replacement treatment as it doesn't halt or reverse the effects of thinning hair,…