Madarosis: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Madarosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

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…

Rejected For A Hair Transplant

Confused about why I got rejected for a hair transplant

Perhaps you have been experiencing hair loss and have spent hours deciding whether or not to see a surgeon about having a hair transplant procedure. You may have been arranging finances and finding out everything there is to know, only…

Topical Finasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side-Effects

Topical Finasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Safety

Topical Finasteride is a modern hair loss medication that helps tackle male pattern baldness. Applying a topical Finasteride solution to the scalp can slow hair loss and promote regrowth.Topical Finasteride is much less widely used than oral Finasteride, with only 17% of hair restoration surgeons saying…

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…

Hair Type Quiz: Discover Your Hair Type & How To Care For It

Hair Type Quiz: Discover Your Hair Type & How To Care For It

Your hair type plays a significant role in your appearance, the way you see yourself and the way others perceive you. If you are unsure whether 1A hair is straight or wavy or are wondering if your ringlets might be…

Hair Transplant Regrets

10 Hair Transplant Regrets (And How To Avoid Them)

Hair transplants are safe, simple and effective procedures that leave most patients satisfied with their results [1][2]. However, in rare cases, the outcome of these procedures can be underwhelming or downright dreadful. Oftentimes, this is the consequence of poor surgical…

Hair Transplant Turkey Red Flags

Turkish Hair Transplant Clinic Red Flags: What To Look For

Hair transplant clinics in Turkey are known for their cheap costs and aggressive marketing tactics, leading to more people heading to Turkey for their hair restoration procedures. But multiple medical bodies have warned against the risks of getting cosmetic surgery…

Trichology Tests

Common Diagnostic Trichology Tests Your Hair Specialist Will Perform

If you're looking to prevent further hair loss or are seeking treatment options to help regrow hair, chances are you will need to discuss your hair loss condition with a trichologist. A trichologist needs to conduct some routine trichology tests…

Ophiasis Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms And Treatments

Ophiasis Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Ophiasis alopecia is probably not the first condition that comes to your mind if you are experiencing hair loss. That is because this rare type of alopecia areata only affects 0.02% of the population [2]. However, if your hair is…

How To Hide A Hair Transplant: Tips And Tricks That Work

How to Hide a Hair Transplant: Tips And Tricks That Work

Hair transplant statistics show that over 70% of men who choose surgical hair restoration do so to improve their image among their professional contacts or their romantic prospects [1]. Since the way we are perceived socially is often important to…

Does Caffeine Cause Hair Loss

Caffeine And Hair Loss: Is There A Link?

Caffeine is the world’s most popular stimulant. Famously found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks, most adults drink at least one of these beverages every day. In the UK alone, people drink around 95 million cups of coffee every day.Caffeine…

Hair Transplant Scabs

Hair Transplant Scabs: What’s Normal and What’s Not

As with all medical procedures, there are certain things to expect after a hair transplant procedure. One such thing is hair transplant scabs, which often appear within 24 to 48 hours post-surgery. These are perfectly normal, and with an estimated…

Alcohol And Hair Loss

Alcohol and Hair Loss: Is There A Link?

Although there are many causes of hair loss, which can be brought on by hormonal changes, your diet, or even anxiety and stress-related hair loss, one lifestyle factor that many people will commonly link to hair loss is alcohol use.Most…

What Is DHI Hair Transplant

What Is a DHI Hair Transplant and How Does It Work?

Considering a hair transplant? Hair loss can have a significant impact on your mental health and how others perceive you [1], which has led to a steady rise in hair transplant procedures around the world. You may have heard of direct…

Does Shaving Facial Hair Make It Grow Back Thicker

Does Shaving Facial Hair Make It Grow Back Thicker?

The male grooming industry is booming. The market is now worth almost £70 million [1] — so it’s clearly important for men to know how to look their best. So do you know how to take care of your facial…

Does Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss

Does Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss?

From quiffs to slicked-back looks, hair gel can help you create all kinds of styles. But can hair gel cause hair loss or hair damage? If you use hair gel daily and you’re seeing high levels of hair loss, you’re probably…

Can Birth Control Pills Cause Hair Loss

Can Birth Control Pills Cause Hair Loss?

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…

Hair Transplant Falling Out After 1 Year

Why Is My Hair Transplant Falling Out After 1 Year & Can I Fix It?

It’s unusual for transplanted hair grafts to fall out a year after a hair transplant, but it can happen. Hair shedding at this point is normally due to native hair loss or another type of alopecia, which can be triggered…

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Alopecia areata is a common type of hair loss, which affects around 1 in every 170 adults in the UK [1]. That means there are more than 300,000 people in the UK with alopecia areata. Despite so many people having his…

Rosehip Oil For Hair

Is Rosehip Oil Good for Hair Loss? Evidence Review 2026

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…

Bleach Hair Damage

Bleach Hair Damage: What Is It and How Do I Treat It?

Hair dye use is incredibly common — one survey on hair dye use in the UK found that 69% of people have used hair dye at some point [1]. Many hair dyes contain bleach, a chemical used to permanently lighten…

Danny Ings Hair Transplant

Danny Ings Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Premier League stalwart and England international Danny Ings sported a very different hairstyle in 2023/24 pre-season training and games, following a hair transplant at London’s Mayfair Hair Clinic (a bespoke VIP service of the Wimpole Clinic).So what do we know about…

Is A Robotic Hair Transplant Better Than A Manual One?

Is a Robotic Hair Transplant Better Than a Manual One?

Getting a robotic hair transplant sounds like something from a science fiction movie. However, the technology for this hair loss treatment has been perfected and FDA-approved for over a decade [1]. It is increasingly used to perform accurate and successful…

Does Finasteride Expire And Can You Use It After It Does?

Does Finasteride Expire And Can You Still Use It?

Male pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss, affecting 85% of men at some point in their lives [1]. Finasteride is one of the most effective and commonly prescribed treatments for this condition. However, Finasteride results only…

Beard Styles

5 Beard Styles You Can Have After A Transplant

Nearly 50% of men will have difficulties growing a full beard. To those who have no issues with facial hair, this may not sound like a huge deal or even a blessing not having to battle with a razor everyday…

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…

Male Pattern Baldness

Male Pattern Baldness: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Male pattern baldness (MPB), or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in men [1]. It affects more than 95% of men by the age of 80 and typically starts before middle age [2]. If you find…

How Long Does Hair Grow In 6 Months

How Long Does Hair Grow in 6 Months? A Science-Backed Guide

If you’re tracking your hair growth, you may wonder how long it may take to see specific results. For example, how long does hair grow in 6 months? How fast your hair grows depends on factors such as genetics, age,…

Losing Your Hair

4 Reasons Why You Might Be Losing Your Hair

Hair loss is a hugely distressing physical issue for men (and increasingly women). A YouGov America survey found that most 18-24 year olds -- male and female -- are "terrified" of going bald [1]. So what causes hair loss? And…

Hair Transplant After 3 Months

Hair Transplant After 3 Months: Photos, Results, Side Effects

Three months after a hair transplant is typically the ugly duckling phase, where shedding has finished but new growth is still sparse or patchy. Some early regrowth may appear, but fuller, natural-looking results usually take 6 to 12 months. Healing…