What Is The Success Rate Of PRP Hair Treatment?

What Is The Success Rate of PRP Hair Treatment?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatment is an effective treatment for hair loss. It involves harvesting regenerative cells from your blood and reinjecting them to areas of thinning hair to encourage regrowth and regeneration. Research shows encouraging results with regard to the…

Can Laser Hair Growth Caps Really Regrow Hair? Evidence Review

Can Laser Hair Growth Caps Really Regrow Hair? Evidence Review

The hair growth industry is unfortunately flooded with ineffective, unproven products and treatments which promise to magically cure your hair loss. So it is natural to wonder whether laser hair growth caps can really help regrow your hair. While effectiveness…

How Long Does Finasteride Take To Work

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),…

Finasteride 3 Times A Week

Is it OK to take Finasteride 3 times a week?

Although it’s normal to naturally lose hair from washing and brushing, when hair loss starts to become more severe, it’s common for patients to jump into action and do something about it.Hair loss is something that affects around 85% of…

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How To Prevent And Reduce Hair Transplant Swelling

Almost all hair restoration surgery patients experience some hair transplant side effects, whether it’s soreness and scabbing after a hair transplant, or complications like infection. Serious complications are rare, as hair transplants are generally very safe. However, some studies have…

7 Expert Hair Growth Tips Recommended By Hair Specialists

7 Expert Hair Growth Tips Recommended by Hair Specialists

On average, healthy hair grows steadily, at a rate of approximately 0.3-0.4 mm per day. That means you can hope to gain about 1-1.2 cm in length per month and 12-15 cm per year [1]. Your natural hair growth rate…

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Facts and Statistics about Hair Loss in the UK

Hair loss is more common than you think! Check out these facts and statistics about hair loss in the UK for proof.
David Silva Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

David Silva Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

With more celebrities openly opting for hair transplants, the process is becoming more talked about. This open conversation can oftentimes lead to hair transplant speculation, especially when it comes to footballers and their changing hairlines.Like many footballers before him (here's a…

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…

Scalp Folliculitis Nhs

Scalp Folliculitis According to the NHS: Causes & Treatments

Scalp folliculitis, according to the NHS, is usually not serious, though it often causes pain, inflammation and itchiness. It is a common scalp problem that can occur in people of any age or gender, however some are more predisposed to…

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Getting A Temple Hair Transplant For Temple Hair Loss

It's extremely common to lose hair around your temples, especially as you get older. In men with male pattern baldness, the hair around your temples is normally the first to go and can be seen as early as Norwood stage 1.While a receding…

How To Get Hair To Grow Back

How to Get Hair to Grow Back: Treatments by Hair Loss Type

Hair loss is incredibly common, and over 50% of women and 80% of men will experience hair shedding at some point in their life [1]. If you’re experiencing hair loss, it’s natural to wonder how to get hair to grow…

Beard Transplant Age

What’s the best age to get a beard transplant?

Beards are becoming more popular. A YouGov survey found that almost two-thirds of men in the 18-39 age group now have facial hair, up from 43% ten years ago [1]. As a result, many men with patchy or uneven facial…

Robbie Williams Hair Transplant

Robbie Williams Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

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…

How Long Does It Take For Eyebrows To Grow Back?

How Long Does It Take for Eyebrows to Grow Back?

Our eyebrows don’t only contribute significantly to our facial appearance and self-image, they also play an important role in communication. That is why eyebrow hair loss - or madarosis - can have a negative impact on self-esteem. And if your eyebrows…

Harley Street Hair Transplant Cost

How Much Does A Harley Street Hair Transplant Cost?

Wondering how much you’ll pay for a hair transplant in London’s premier medical district? While Harley Street hair transplant costs tend to be slightly higher than elsewhere in the UK, it’s more affordable than you might think. The average cost…

Hair Breakage At Crown

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 tools and other treatments start to see hair breakage on the crown.Hair breakage…

Is Hair Loss A Sign Of Cancer? Evidence, Causes, Treatment

Is Hair Loss a Sign of Cancer? Evidence, Causes, Treatment

Hair loss is a serious concern for 77% of cancer patients about to start treatment [1]. However, that is normally in anticipation of treatment-induced alopecia, not a symptom they are already experiencing. In the vast majority of cases, hair loss…

Onion Oil For Hair

Does Onion Oil For Hair Growth Really Work?

Using onion oil for hair has been popularised on social media in recent years, leading many to try this DIY hair remedy at home. But is there actually any scientific evidence to back up the use of onion oil for…

You Can Still Style Your Eyebrows After A Transplant

You Can Still Style Your Eyebrows after a Transplant

Just like everything else, eyebrows are subject to the whims and vagaries of fashion. From the barely-there wispy brows of the 70s to the luxuriant ‘scouse brow’ that is so popular right now. If you are the possessor of eyebrows…

Is My Hair Thinning Or Am I Paranoid

Is My Hair Thinning Or Am I Paranoid? The Signs Of Hair Loss

Whether we like it or not, our hair plays a vital role in how we look and feel; and if you’re experiencing thinning hair or hair loss it can have a significant impact on your life, self confidence and self-esteem.
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…

Minoxidil Warnings

Minoxidil Warnings: Important Facts About Its Safety

Minoxidil is one of the most frequently used hair loss medications in the world, and is often considered the first line of treatment for common types of alopecia. But when researching the treatment, you may discover Minoxidil warnings about certain…

Going To Work After Hair Transplant

Going Back To Work After A Hair Transplant: The Ultimate Guide

After an FUE or FUT hair transplant, most patients can return to work within 1-2 weeks, depending on the type of work, healing progress, and other individual factors. While some patients can return sooner, downtime is essential to protect grafts,…

1500 Grafts Hair Transplant

1500-Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Risks & Costs

When you’re considering surgical hair restoration, it’s important to know what your results can look like. Different graft volumes can achieve different coverage depending on hair colour, density, and texture. A 1500-graft hair transplant can be ideal for treating mild…

Wimpole Clinic Hair Loss Products

Hair loss products available from our range

If you’re experiencing hair loss, you may feel anxious about the effects and be keen to prevent any further deterioration. Getting checked out by a doctor to rule out any underlying cause should always be your first stop because if there’s something triggering your hair loss, any treatment is unlikely to have much effect. Reducing levels of stress and anxiety are also very important as these can contribute very significantly to hair loss. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating a healthy diet and exercising can all help stimulate healthy hair growth. But in addition to all of this, we also offer a range of excellent hair care products which are specifically designed to treat and improve hair loss in a variety of ways. Here’s a closer look at some of the products we have available.
How To Get Healthy Hair, According To Scientists

How To Get Healthy Hair, According To Scientists

Since 80% of men and 55% of women experience hair loss during their lifetime [1][2], many people go to great lengths to get healthy hair and keep it that way for as long as possible. Shiny, soft, full hair is…

Minoxidil After Hair Transplant

Do You Need to Use Minoxidil After A Hair Transplant?

While minoxidil isn’t an essential treatment to use after a hair transplant, it is often recommended. It can reduce shock hair loss, accelerate growth, and limit native hair loss, so our hair transplant surgeons often recommend using topical minoxidil as…

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…

Does Hard Water Cause Hair Loss

Does Hard Water Cause Hair Loss? A Science-Backed Answer

Do you know if your home is supplied with hard or soft water? Around 60% of the UK uses hard water [1], so there’s a good chance you use it for drinking, washing, cooking, and more. Evidence on hard water…