Hair transplant blog

It's not easy to find effective hair growth products for men among the wide variety of brands that promise miraculous results. However, some commercially available options out there do have scientifically proven benefits in stimulating hair growth and preventing excessive…

If you take antidepressants to help manage your mental health, you’re one of many. According to a report from 2020, 13.2% of adults use antidepressants each month. [1] Antidepressant use was much more common among women than men (17.7% versus…

Losing hair on one side of the head is not uncommon. However, it can still be mentally and emotionally jarring if you’re experiencing it. Around 80% of men and 50% of women will experience hair loss in their lifetime, which…

Artificial hair implants were a subject of debate during the 80s/90s. In 1983, the controversial procedure was banned by the FDA following unsafe, aggressive, and detrimental practices. Now an artificial transplant product, Biofibre, has a CE mark in the UK,…

Hair breakage is a common problem. With so many styling practices now available, it’s no surprise women’s hair is so vulnerable to snapping off mid-strand. But this can sometimes lead to frizzy broken hair on top of the head, which…

The Norwood Scale is a chart used to measure male pattern baldness. Trichologists and other medical hair specialists can use it to assess your hair loss and suggest the best possible treatment.Norwood 3 is one of the earliest stages on the hair loss…

Research shows that rosemary oil for hair growth can be as effective as Minoxidil in curbing hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia [1]. But does rosemary water grow hair as well? Many cosmetic blogs claim that it can and also…

More than five million people worldwide suffer from lupus, a chronic disease causing the immune system to attack healthy organs and tissues – including hair follicles. With hair loss one of the most common symptoms of lupus (reported by up…

PRP hair treatment is becoming steadily more popular as people recognise its benefits. PRP is a treatment for hair loss and has excellent research backing — a comprehensive review including 30 studies with 687 patients found that 29 out of…

Keeping up with the latest eyebrow trends can be exhausting. What’s more, you might eventually realise that all that time spent plucking, shaping and shading your brows wasn’t worth it when you look at photos of brows gone by. This…

At present, Finasteride 1mg for hair loss is not available for patients through the National Health Service. Only Finasteride 5mg is available to NHS patients with a legitimate medical condition. However, these Finasteride tablets are prescribed for conditions such as an enlarged…

Increasingly, younger men are turning to hair transplants below the age of 30 as a solution to hair thinning. While some younger men make good candidates for hair transplant procedures, the success of the results must be considered thoroughly beforehand.Age and…

Ashwagandha, a herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, has been gaining popularity as an alternative hair loss treatment. Initial research is promising, but there are concerns surrounding the lack of product standardisation and robust clinical trials on the herb as…

Female pattern hair loss affects more than 10% of women by the age of 50, and more than 30% by the age of 70 [1]. Minoxidil for women is a common medication for treating female hair loss [2].Minoxidil can be…

Male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, affects approximately 85% of men by the age of 50 [1]. It can present as widespread thinning, balding around the crown, and a receding hairline, often drastically changing men’s appearance.While the primary…

We often suggest that our readers seek advice from an experienced hair loss specialist before making a decision about hair transplant surgery or other hair loss remedies.This is for two main reasons: the first is that hair transplants may not necessarily be…

Hormones play a significant part in your growth and development — and it’s the same for your hair. So it’s no surprise that hormone changes can cause and contribute to hair loss in women. Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is the…

Clip-on hair extensions are used mainly by women to create the impression of longer, thicker hair. One survey found that a third of women wear hair extensions, but nearly 90% don’t tell anyone they’re wearing them [1].It’s no surprise so…

Andrew Garfield — star of Spiderman, The Social Network, and dozens of other Hollywood blockbusters — has an enviable head of hair. But is this his natural hairline, or has Andrew Garfield had a hair transplant?While Andrew Garfield’s hair has…

Akon's hair transplantation is one of many hair restoration surgeries undergone by celebrities in recent years, as this type of procedure is becoming increasingly popular. Since 85% of men experience male pattern baldness by the age of 50 [1], more and more famous…

If you feel that your hair is not growing as fast as you would like, you may be wondering about the best and worst hair growth oils to help speed up this process.Normally, your strands grow by 0.35 mm per…

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 found…

Buzz cuts have emerged as a popular and stylish option for those with a receding hairline. Not only is it a low-maintenance way to disguise male pattern baldness, but as many celebrities have shown, the style has proven to be…

If you're a dedicated athlete, you may take a creatine supplement to help boost performance and recovery. In addition to increased muscle mass, individuals who regularly consume creatine through supplements might also notice side effects like water retention, weight gain,…

Hair loss is a common problem that affects over 40% of men aged 40+ across the globe [1]. Many men who are suffering from this choose to take medication or male hair loss treatments to prevent further hair loss and stimulate hair…

Boy George, lead singer of the pop band Culture Club, has always been known for his eccentric style. Back in his 80s heyday, Boy George was known for his unusual headgear, including hats, braids, and other hair accessories that gave…

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…