Hair transplant blog

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…

If you are searching for the best shampoo for thinning hair, you may be one of the 85% of men or 55% of women who experience hair loss during their lifetime [1][2].  Or perhaps you are not even sure whether…

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…

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…

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,…

So you’ve heard of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatment. But have you thought about using PRP for beard growth? Facial hair is more popular than ever, and this is particularly true for young men in the UK. Surveys show that…

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…

Masturbation has been blamed for lots of ailments throughout history, including blindness, fertility problems, and hair loss [1-2]. But even though these myths are still around in the 21st century, they’re not based in fact.There’s no scientific evidence to suggest…

Hair loss is a natural part of ageing. But it can have a serious impact on individuals, contributing to mental health issues like anxiety and depression [1]. One study found that having alopecia areata can increase the risk of major…

Rosemary oil is one of the best-known natural remedies for hair loss. With several studies backing the use of rosemary oil to treat male pattern baldness, it’s unsurprising that so many people turn to rosemary oil for hair growth [1-4].But…

Getting hair restoration surgery is a big decision. So what happens if you don’t get the results you want from a single hair transplant? Should you get a second hair transplant procedure, or is it better to accept and embrace…

Thanks to celebrity hair transplant success stories and the growing business of male grooming, hair restoration surgeries are more popular than ever. Thanks to hair transplant statistics from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, it’s easy for hair transplant…

Anton Du Beke got his second hair transplant last year, and he couldn’t be more delighted with it. When speaking about the transplant, he said: "It's honestly one of the best decisions I've ever made - I feel 25 again!…

Retired rugby union player Stuart Hogg has seen dramatic changes in his hairline in recent years. After balding at a relatively young age — in his early twenties — the former Scotland captain decided to undergo a hair transplant to…

According to the Norwood scale, Norwood 7 is the most advanced stage of male pattern baldness, which accounts for around 95% of hair loss in men [1].By this stage of hair loss, the hairline recedes enough so that there may…

Anaemia is a very common condition, affecting 2 billion people worldwide [1]. It is known to cause a range of symptoms and produce a wide range of health complications. But could iron deficiency anaemia cause hair loss?Certain forms of anaemia…

Many men and women across the globe are waiting and hoping that they can reverse the effects of hair loss as soon as possible.Hair loss and hair thinning affects millions of men and women around the world. Many people won’t…

Over 35 million men and 21 million women are affected by hair loss globally [1] and not everyone wants to sit back and watch their hair continue to fall out. This is why there's such an extensive range of treatment options out…

In 2022, a TikTok rumour that Harry Styles was balding spread like wildfire. This was only fueled by his decision to try a buzz cut in 2023. So, is the singer truly facing hair loss?Photos of him sporting his luxurious…

Forehead reduction surgery is a type of cosmetic procedure that involves lowering the hairline to make your forehead appear smaller. It’s also known as hairline lowering surgery, forehead lowering, hairline advancement, or foreheadplasty. A hairline transplant isn’t the same as…

Azelaic acid for hair growth is gaining interest in the world of research. This natural compound is known for its use in skin health serums and treatments, but there’s some promising research on its role as a treatment for hair…

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…

Platelet-rich plasma therapy — or PRP therapy — is a safe and effective method for promoting hair regrowth in many patients with hair loss. But PRP hair treatment costs are relatively high, and they quickly ramp up with regular treatments.…

As a Harley Street hair transplant clinic, we often come across queries about non-invasive hair restoration products aimed at reversing male pattern baldness and other types of hair loss, like female pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium. After…

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…

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…

You may have heard that a hair transplant is as close as you can get to a cure for baldness with today’s medical technology. And that if you are one of the 85% of men [1] and 55% of women…

Jack Grealish’s thick, perfectly coiffed mane is the envy of men throughout the UK. He’s known for his distinctive style as much as his football skills, and it’s no surprise many people want to recreate his haircut for themselves. For some…

Whether your stylist has given you a less-than-ideal haircut, or you’re worried about female pattern hair loss or male pattern baldness, it’s common to want to make your hair grow super fast overnight. While there’s no quick fix for overnight…