Dutasteride Dosage For Hair Loss

Is It OK To Take Dutasteride 3 Times A Week?

85% of men will experience hair loss at some point in their life [1], whether this comes early on, or as you grow older, it's something that no one is pleased about. The good news is that if you are…

DHT Blocker For Women

DHT Blockers For Women: Results, Side Effects, Risks

Losing your hair can have a serious impact on your confidence. That’s why many women seek medication to tackle their hair loss. DHT blockers are known to help with men’s hair loss — but are they also effective for female…

Can Statins Cause Hair Loss?

Can Statins Cause Hair Loss?

Statins are drugs that lower your low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, but reports indicate they can also occasionally trigger reversible hair loss by disrupting cholesterol processes in the hair follicles. All UK-licensed statins have reported cases, though it affects fewer than…

Beard Surgery

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.
Hair Poliosis (Mallen Streak): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Hair Poliosis (Mallen Streak): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Hair poliosis is a rare condition that you can be born with or develop suddenly, alongside other health disorders. It produces a discoloured patch of hair, which may be permanent or may resolve once the underlying condition is treated [1]. Poliosis…

Baldness Gene

My Dad Is Bald, Will I Go Bald? Baldness Gene Explained

Male pattern baldness affects most men at some stage of their life. By the age of 70, 80% of all men will have started to go bald, with many men approaching the latter stages of hair loss by this time…

Rice Water For Hair Growth: Myth Or Reality? (Evidence Review)

Rice Water for Hair Growth: Myth or Reality? (Evidence Review)

You may have heard stories of beautiful, noble Chinese and Japanese women who used rice water for hair growth. They believed this hair treatment was the secret to their dark, silky, floor-length tresses. To this day, this natural remedy is…

Scalp Problems

8 Common Scalp Problems: Photos, Causes, Treatments

Scalp problems can be concerning. Even if you have a common condition, such as dandruff, which affects around 50% of people, you might feel self-conscious and worried about the scalp problem getting worse [1].Scalp problems can also be itchy and…

Fuller Eyebrows

Getting Fuller Eyebrows With An Eyebrow Transplant

Thin, plucked eyebrows were de rigueur for many years, with Pamela Anderson sporting the kind of barely there look which many women aspired to.
Probiotics For Hair Growth: Do They Really Work?

Probiotics For Hair Growth: Do They Really Work?

More than 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] experience hair loss at some point in life. While this is a very common phenomenon, it can also be distressing, so scientists are always searching for new treatments and…

How Long Does It Take For Eyebrows To Grow Back

How To Grow Back Overplucked Eyebrows

Once upon a time, thin eyebrows were actually in fashion but today, not so much.
Lavender Oil For Hair

Lavender Oil for Hair Growth: How Well Does It Work?

Increasing numbers of people are turning to essential oils as a hair growth treatment. Hair loss is incredibly common, affecting 80% of men and 42% of women by the age of 70 [1]. So, it’s no surprise that relaxing, cheap,…

Sex After Hair Transplant

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…

Is Hair Loss Hereditary

Is Hair Loss Hereditary?

As we age, it's common for our hair to start changing. When, however, it starts to thin out slightly around the hairline, or more obvious bald patches start to appear, it can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. If…

Man With Long Sideburns

20 Ways To Shave & Style Your Sideburns

Sideburns are the link between a man’s scalp hair and beard. And while they’re often overlooked, when you have sparse, thinning, or unruly sideburns, it can make day-to-day grooming pretty tricky.So how can you style your sideburns to make the…

How To Reverse Balding

How To Reverse Balding: 12 Effective Ways To Regrow Hair

Whether you’ve just started to thin around your temples or you’re already approaching the latter stages of male pattern baldness, it’s natural to wonder if there’s any way to reverse balding. Statistics show that many of us fear going bald,…

Does Finasteride Work?

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…

Female Hair Loss Causes

Women and Hair Loss: The Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

Hair loss and hair thinning are often seen as being in the male domain, but a significant number of women also experience the loss of hair. In the UK alone, it’s estimated that around 8 million women suffer from one…

Chrissy Teigen Before And After Eyebrow Transplant

Chrissy Teigen’s Eyebrow Transplant: Overplucked Brow Transformation

Chrissy Teigen confirmed she had an eyebrow transplant in 2021 after years of overplucking caused her eyebrows to thin. In this procedure, hundreds of grafts were transplanted from the back of her scalp to her eyebrows. Chrissy Teigen’s eyebrow transplant…

Norwood Scale

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].While pattern baldness (also…

Dutasteride Hair Loss

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…

Scabs On Scalp

Scabs on Scalp: Everything You Need to Know

Scabs on your scalp can be painful, unsightly, and stressful. They are caused by a multitude of different reasons and conditions – many of which look similar and are easily confused. If this uncertainty wasn't enough to worry about, many…

Alopecia Universalis

Alopecia Universalis: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

When most people think of hair loss, they will usually think of people who go bald or lose the hair on their heads. However, for 1 in 4,000 people [1], hair loss can actually be experienced all over the body.If you…

Hair Transplant Scars

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…

Minoxidil Dread Shed: What Is It And Should You Be Worried?

Minoxidil Dread Shed: What Is It And Should You Be Worried?

The purpose of taking hair loss medication is to stop your hair from falling out. So it is normal to be alarmed if your hair shedding intensifies instead of subsiding while taking Minoxidil. However, you can breathe easily knowing that…

Do Headphones Cause Hair Loss?

Do Headphones Cause Hair Loss?

If you regularly wear over-ear headphones, you may wonder if they are linked to hair loss. Headphones are associated with hearing loss [1], but so far, there are no studies on headphone-related hair shedding.Research shows that roughly 85% of men…

500 Grafts Hair Transplant

500 Grafts 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…