Hair transplant blog

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,…

Dandruff and scalp psoriasis are easily confused as both present with an itchy and flaky scalp, two symptoms that can leave many people feeling embarrassed and awkward in public. However, the two conditions are very different, with approximately 50% of…

Finasteride is known as an effective medication for stopping hair loss caused by male pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia). Many men use it to control hair loss and maintain their existing hair. But did you know Finasteride can also stimulate…

Thin hair can seriously knock your confidence. A YouGov survey found that a third of men of all ages agreed that they're afraid of going bald, rising to 59% of those aged 18-24 [1]. But even if you do start…

A hair transplant can restore thick, healthy hair growth across your scalp, giving you a confidence boost and a more youthful appearance. However, like all surgery, it comes with some level of risk. Hair transplantation has a low complication rate compared…

While antibiotic consumption in the UK has declined by 15% since 2017 [1], these safe and effective medications still save lives every day, as they are frequently used to treat a wide array of conditions. Antibiotics are generally well-tolerated by…

Thinking about growing a beard? You’ll need to invest some time in the process. While there is some variation in how long it takes to grow a beard, most men can grow a significant beard within two to four months.…

Just as your scalp had healed after your surgical hair restoration, you may be disheartened to see your newly implanted hair falling out. This is commonly known as hair transplant shock loss and can represent a considerable source of stress…

Type 1 hair describes thin, straight hair — a type of hair that’s common in the UK. Around 45% of people of European descent have straight hair, while 40% have waves and just 15% have curls [1]. 1a hair is…

Having a messed up hairline can have a serious impact on your self-confidence. It can make you want to hide your hair or face, inadvertently drawing attention to your problematic hairline.Whether you have a mature or receding hairline, a failed…

Hormones are essential to the good functioning of our body, and some of them play an important role in healthy hair growth. However, when they are insufficient, excessive or imbalanced (or we are overly sensitive to them), they can also…

Both Keeps and Hims are well known in the world of men's health and products. But which of these brands would win in a Keeps vs Hims best choice for hair loss treatment contest? It is difficult to say, as the…

Oftentimes, we tend to associate higher-concentration medications with a more potent effect. And when it comes to hair loss treatments, most patients want to experience substantial hair growth as soon as possible, so some are tempted to try the strongest…

Beards and facial hair can boost your self-esteem and confidence, which may be why they're such a popular trend right now. A 2016 survey found that 61% of men aged 18 to 39 have some kind of facial hair and…

Castor oil is a traditional natural hair loss remedy that dates back to ancient Egypt [1]. Along with other oils like rosemary and sweet almond, castor oil has been used to stimulate hair growth for centuries.Today, using castor oil on…

Finding the best hair growth and thickness products can be a challenging task because they are not the same for everyone. For one thing, each of us is different and so is our hair. On the other hand, as we…

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…

Genetics play a pivotal role in the development of hair loss in both men and women. In the US alone, 50 million men and 30 million women are estimated to be affected by androgenetic alopecia — more than 30% of…

Do you ever look at your hair in the mirror and wonder if you have a normal hair parting width or the beginning of diffuse thinning? If so, you are not alone.Even though hair loss is more common in men…

Beard transplants are a fantastic option for men who are unable to grow a full beard on their own, or are experiencing patchy or thinning spots in the beard. Beard hair transplant surgery is a fairly simple surgical procedure that…

Anecdotal evidence of Finasteride depression is increasingly common online, and some studies have found evidence of this adverse reaction [1]. This was concerning enough for the MHRA to recommend vigilance regarding potential psychiatric Finasteride side effects. However, only 281 reports…

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…

Smoking significantly reduces hair transplant success by slowing healing, increasing infection risk, limiting oxygen to grafts, and worsening ongoing hair loss. Quitting smoking several weeks before a hair transplant (and remaining smoke-free afterwards) can improve graft survival, recovery speed, and…

Hair transplants are becoming increasingly common, as the stigma around this type of cosmetic procedure continues to lift and the procedure becomes more financially and geographically accessible [1]. Here, discover all the stats you need to know about hair transplantation,…

If you are one of the 85% [1] of men or 55% of women [2] to experience hair loss at some point in life, you may have considered the possibility of getting a hair transplant. But it can be difficult…

Over 55% of women experience hair thinning during their lifetime [1]. So it is not surprising that many choose to wear hair extensions for thickness and to get more volume in their hair, leading to a hair extension market worth…

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…

Trypophobia is a condition in which you experience feelings of fear, disgust, or distaste when seeing clusters of small holes. While some hair transplant patients experience trypophobic feelings after their procedure, this is uncommon, and normally associated with unnecessarily large…

It has long been known that sudden, crash diet weight loss can cause hair loss [1]. But what about safer, healthier dietary patterns? While some beauty influencers warn about intermittent fasting-induced hair loss, others point out that it may actually…

Robbie Williams has been open about his hair loss in recent years. The former Take That star has talked about treatments as varied as hair transplants and toupées to hide his thinning hair. But unlike most other celebrity hair transplants…