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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…

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FUE vs DHI Hair Transplant Procedures: Which is Better?

Did you know that two-thirds of men will be affected by male pattern baldness? That's around 7.4 million men in the UK who are all losing their hair at any one time [1].Our hair can make a big difference to…

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Finasteride vs Minoxidil: Which Is Better For Hair Growth?

Finasteride and Minoxidil are two of the most popular men's hair loss treatments on the market today. Both are used by millions of patients to combat male pattern baldness and manage a variety of hair loss conditions. In 2021, the…

Receding Hairline At 20: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments

Receding Hairline At 20: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments

Noticing a receding hairline at any age can be stressful. If you're only 20 and you spot the signs of a receding hairline, it can be especially worrying. This may bring up questions like: How soon will your balding become noticeable? How…

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DHT Cream For Hair Growth: Does It Work?

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…

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5000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Costs, Results

A 5000 grafts hair transplant is one of the toughest procedures to perform. Surgery of this volume can be tiring for both surgeons and patients so many clinics are unequipped to perform a 5000 graft transplant. Hair transplants of 3000…

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Medications That Cause Hair Loss

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…

Smoking After Hair Transplant

5 Ways Smoking Can Impact Hair Transplant Results

If you are one of the over 22% of the global population who smoke [1], you may be wondering if smoking can truly impact your hair transplant results. That is understandable, since the thought of having to go weeks without…

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Hair Breakage At Crown: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

With so many hair styling and colouring options now available, our hair is under more stress than ever. As a result, many people who use heat styling and other treatments start to see hair breakage on the crown. Hair breakage…

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How Long Does Finasteride Take To Work?

Since its introduction in 1994, Finasteride has been used to treat many individuals for benign prostatic hyperplasia. In addition to treating prostate enlargement, Finasteride is also a popular medication for treating hair.Taking Finasteride halts the body's conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT),…

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Alopecia Barbae: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

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…

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10 Best Shampoos For Menopausal Hair Loss & Damage

Menopause causes lots of different symptoms, from hot flushes to night sweats to extreme tiredness. Compounding all these issues is one of the most visible and distressing symptoms: menopause-related hair loss.It’s very normal for your hair to get thinner as…

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Does Finasteride Lower Testosterone Levels?

Finasteride is a popular hair loss medication. Always or often recommended by more than two-thirds of hair loss specialists, Finasteride is proven to create great results for those experiencing male pattern baldness [1]. But there are known side effects of Finasteride,…

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Steroid Creams For Hair Loss

Steroid creams are often prescribed to treat various skin and scalp conditions, including severe dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and pityriasis amiantacea. In addition to treating skin conditions, steroid creams have shown promising results in tackling hair loss.One in every 170 UK…

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How Do I Apply Minoxidil?

Minoxidil, known under the brand name of Rogaine (in the US) or Regaine (in the UK), is an extremely popular hair loss medication. It is designed to aid hair regrowth by shortening the telogen (shedding) phase and lengthening the anagen…

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What Is Hair Transplant Overharvesting?

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…

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My Hair Is So Thin I Can See My Scalp: What Should You Do?

Hair thinning may be something that naturally occurs with age, but that doesn't mean that it isn't disappointing the first time you notice your scalp peaking through your hair.Whether you are male or female, hair thinning is something that can…

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Hair Transplant Close Up: Photos, Videos & Results

Hair transplants are a safe bet for making your hair look fantastic especially if you have ever suffered from female or male pattern hair loss. From afar, nobody can tell your hair transplant isn't your natural hairline.In addition to great…

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Split Ends vs Healthy Hair: Expert Advice to Tell Them Apart

Telling apart split ends from healthy hair is not usually difficult, especially if you are experiencing dry, brittle hair. And it is normal to be annoyed by your locks’ frizzy appearance. However, not all split ends are easy to spot,…

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10 Proven Ways To Hide & Regrow Female Hair Thinning In The Front

As a woman, your hair can be essential to your self-esteem. So if you start to spot hair thinning in the front along your hairline, it can be a massive blow to your confidence.Up to 38% of women with healthy…

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Do I need to increase blood flow to the scalp for better growth?

Hair growth is surprisingly slow at around an inch every few months, around 6 inches in total over the year. This growth rate, of course, varies from one person to another with various things affecting it such as nutrition, stress…

7 Bad Beards & Better Facial Hair Styles You Can Try Instead

7 Bad Beards and Better Facial Hair Styles You Can Try Instead

A clean, healthy, well-groomed beard is, in most cases, a beautiful one. However, since 54% of British men are now sporting some kind of facial hair [1], aesthetic standards have risen and stylists have started talking increasingly about bad beards.Anything…

Type 2a Hair: What Is It And How Do I Care For It?

Type 2a Hair: What Is It And How Do I Care For It?

Type 2a hair describes the loosest kind of waves on the hair type chart. Each form of wavy or curly hair has a unique character that requires a personalised approach to care. Caring for your hair can be time-consuming and complex,…

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Yeast Infection on Scalp: Expert Review of Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

A yeast infection on the scalp can be itchy, painful and unpleasant. It can also give your hair a flaky, unhealthy look. So it is natural to be concerned if you suspect you may have developed this condition.The good news…

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19 Best & Worst Male Hairstyles For A Receding Hairline

Finding a flattering hairstyle for a isn't easy. Choosing the right style depends on lots of factors, including how much hair you have left, your face shape, and the hairstyle you actually want.Fortunately, there are lots of hairstyles that can work…

9 All-Natural Ways To Fix A Sparse Or Patchy Beard

9 All-Natural Ways To Fix a Patchy Beard

More than half of British men (54%) sport facial hair today, up from 37% in 2011[1]. So it is not surprising that there is growing interest regarding how you can fix a patchy beard. And there is also a growing…

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3A Hair: What Is It, How To Care For It & Avoid Breakage

Your hair type defines how you should care for it. Type 3A hair is one of the trickiest to look after, as you'll have a mix of waves and loose curls, and might be prone to frizz.When you know how…