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How To Deal With Hair Transplant Trypophobia

In the UK, around 10 million people are thought to have phobias [1] and around 1 in 6 adults suffer from trypophobia [2]. If you feel uncomfortable, anxious, or afraid when you see clusters of small holes together, it could…

7 Expert Hair Growth Tips Recommended By Hair Specialists

7 Expert Hair Growth Tips Recommended by Hair Specialists

On average, healthy hair grows steadily, at a rate of approximately 0.3-0.4 mm per day. That means you can hope to gain about 1-1.2 cm in length per month and 12-15 cm per year [1]. Your natural hair growth rate…

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Norwood Stage 6: Photos, Treatments, Results

Male pattern baldness is a progressive hair loss condition that, if left untreated, can advance to complete frontal balding and near total loss of hair at the crown. This is Norwood stage 6 hair loss, and it’s the second most…

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Can Nizoral Shampoo Treat Hair Loss?

Nizoral shampoo is a topical treatment for dandruff. It contains the active ingredient ketoconazole, which is commonly used to treat fungal infections like athlete’s foot. In addition, it’s also used to treat scalp conditions including pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and…

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Does Finasteride Work?

Finasteride works better than almost any other medication to treat male pattern baldness [1]. Commonly known by the brand name Propecia, Finasteride is one of the most popular hair restoration drugs in the UK and worldwide.In 2021, it was the most…

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Does Diabetes Cause Hair Loss?

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…

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Ludwig Scale: Causes, Stages & Treatment

Female pattern baldness is the primary cause of hair loss in women [1]. This type of female hair loss has many symptoms in common with other conditions, such as chronic telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, so it can be tricky…

Afro Hair: Types, Haircare, Hair Loss Advice

Afro Hair: Types, Haircare, Hair Loss Advice

Afro hair is an important part of many people’s identities. So taking good care of your hair is vital for keeping it healthy and looking its best.While there are now more products specifically designed to help you look after your…

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Hair Transplant After 1 Month: Photos, Results, Side Effects

The first month after a hair transplant shows some dramatic changes in your hairline. First, there'll be some swelling, bleeding, and oozing (pillow protectors at the ready). After this, the grafts will start to heal over, creating crusts and scabs across…

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How To Hide Thinning Hair

Women experience hair loss and thinning for a number of different reasons. Sometimes it’s down to genetics or hormone fluctuations. It is also a common side effect of cancer treatments like chemotherapy. Regardless of the cause, hair thinning is not something you have to put up with! If you’re looking for an easy way to cover any thinning or bald patches, check out our top tips below…
How Safe And Efficient Is Saw Palmetto For Women With Hair Loss

How Safe and Efficient is Saw Palmetto for Women With Hair Loss?

So far, more research is needed to determine the safety and efficiency of saw palmetto for women with female pattern baldness. Since 55% of women experience hair loss during their lifetime [1], it is normal to seek effective natural remedies…

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…

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How Do Hair Transplants Work?

With more than 703,000 surgeries performed in 2021 alone, hair transplants are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world [1, 2]. The number of transplants taking place has exploded by 152% over the last decade, as more…

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Hair Transplant Surgery: The Questions You Really Want to Ask

Hair restoration treatments have come a long way since the days of hair plugs and bad toupees. Now more men, women, and transgender people are investing in themselves and seeking treatment for their thinning hair and hair loss, whether it’s…

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Can You Regrow Hair Naturally In 3 Weeks? 10 Rapid Hair Regrowth Tips

Whether you’ve had a bad haircut or an alopecia flare-up, it’s common to want rapid hair regrowth. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to naturally regrow your hair in just three weeks — but there are things you can do to…

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The Best Essential Oils for Hair Growth

Alternative therapies are only increasing in popularity in the Western world. $30.2 billion is spent annually on treatments developed outside of mainstream Western medicine, by over 30% of adults in the USA [1].One such method is the use of essential…

Jamie Laing Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Jamie Laing Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

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

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Can You REALLY Make Your Hair Grow Just By Brushing?

There's a well-known hair myth that brushing your hair 100 times a day gives you sleek, healthy hair.While this claim has been widely discredited, the rumour persists that brushing your hair can help stimulate hair growth. Everything from the number of…

Oral Minoxidil For Hair Loss: Uses, Dosage, Results, Side Effects

Oral Minoxidil For Hair Loss: Uses, Dosage, Results, Side Effects

Oral Minoxidil is a promising treatment for many types of hair loss. While Minoxidil is more widely used, oral Minoxidil is still always or often recommended by more than a quarter of hair loss specialists [1]. In this ultimate guide…

Does Wegovy Cause Hair Loss? Expert Review (2024)

Does Wegovy Cause Hair Loss? Expert Review (2024)

While it is one of the few medications approved specifically for weight management, Wegovy can cause hair loss in some people. Studies show that 3% of adults taking this treatment experience hair shedding [1]. However, it is difficult to tell whether this effect is…

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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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Where does the hair come from for hair transplants?

Hair transplants have been increasingly popular every year since Wimpole Clinic was founded in 1975. Despite this, there are still misconceptions about the procedure, particularly the origin of donor hair required for a hair transplant. This article aims to clarify…

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Hair Transplant After 14 Days: Photos, Results, Side Effects

14 days after your hair transplant, you'll be curious about seeing the results begin to emerge. You may also feel anxious about losing grafts or whether you can safely return to your usual hair routines and day-to-day activities. At this early…

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Does Low Testosterone Cause Hair Loss? Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

Unfortunately, ageing happens to us all. For many men, hair thinning and the loss of hair are signs that ageing is well underway.  As many men will attest, losing your hair can have a huge impact on your confidence as…

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Does Minoxidil work on eyebrows? 

Minoxidil is a product that men have used to combat male and female pattern baldness for years now and, since it's such a popular treatment, you may be interested to know if the product can be used to promote hair growth on any other…

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Shock Loss After Hair Transplant Surgery

Around the second week following your hair transplantation surgery, you may experience some hair transplant shedding. This type of shedding is known as shock hair loss, or recipient-site effluvium [1].This is nothing to worry about! It is normal to experience shock…

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What is the best country for hair transplant surgery? Our list of the 10 best countries

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

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Does Finasteride Work For a Receding Hairline?

Finasteride is one of the most effective treatments for receding hairlines caused by male pattern baldness. It’s the most recommended hair loss treatment, with more than 85% of hair loss specialists saying they recommend oral Finasteride to their patients at…

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Spironolactone For Hair Loss: How Does It Work?

Around 1 in 10 women in the UK experience polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) [1], an endocrine disorder affecting the ovaries, caused by an underlying hormonal imbalance.Along with being one of the leading causes of fertility problems and additional health problems…