Hair transplant blog

Graft security is a key milestone in hair transplant recovery. This is the point at which your grafts are secure enough that you can return to most of your daily activities. For most people, grafts are secure 10-14 days post-hair…

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 follicle infections are normally mild skin conditions that most people experience at some point in life. They can affect any part of your body where hair grows, but your scalp is most commonly affected (e.g. scalp folliculitis), as your…

Norwood 1 is the earliest stage on the Norwood Scale. It doesn't present noticeable hair loss. Norwood 1 is categorised as an adolescent hairline, meaning most teenagers and men will have this hairline as they mature. There is usually no need…

Minoxidil can be an effective medication to treat or slow down hair loss, for both male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness. Minoxidil has also been proven effective in treating various types of alopecia, such as traction alopecia and alopecia…

Being unable to grow a full, healthy beard can be distressing for men and negatively impact how they are socially perceived [1]. If you’ve decided to fix your beard bald spots surgically, you are likely eager to learn all about…

Eager for your hair to start growing? You could be looking for signs everywhere, especially if your scalp starts to itch.Unfortunately, in most cases, an itchy scalp doesn’t mean hair growth. In fact, an itchy scalp is more commonly linked…

A hair tattoo for men, or male scalp micropigmentation (SMP), is a hair loss treatment for men that offers an alternative to a hair transplant. While SMP for women can also have great results, we’ll focus on men for this…

Permanent hair extensions appeal to many people because they can be worn for months, unlike temporary ones that need to be put on and taken off with each use. They are comfortable to wear and easy to forget about as…

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…

If you are wondering whether a dry scalp causes hair loss, you are likely experiencing symptoms such as tenderness, irritation and scalp itching even after washing your hair. You are also likely to see white flaking, which might make you…

Rosemary oil is one of the most effective essential oils for hair growth. Studies have shown that rosemary oil for hair has promising positive effects for people with male pattern baldness and alopecia areata [1-3].In one study, 38% of men…

Hair loss is a common concern that affects both men and women, and it can have a significant impact on one’s self-esteem and confidence. Many individuals find themselves worrying about thinning hair or receding hairlines, searching for effective ways to…

Shedding hair is normal and part of the healthy hair growth cycle. Most people will lose between 50 and 100 hairs every day [1]. However, if you notice even more hair than usual is falling out, you may start to…

There is nothing like a relaxing scalp massage to help you unwind after a stressful day or to energise you in the morning. But did you know that head massage benefits include thicker, more luxurious hair? One study revealed that…

Hair transplants are usually unsuitable for alopecia areata patients, mainly due to unpredictable flare-ups and the possibility of spontaneous regrowth. In both cases, patients are likely to get unsatisfactory results from a hair transplant, so symptom management for alopecia areata…

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…

Having an itchy scalp can be annoying, especially if you don’t know what’s causing your head to itch. One study found that 25% of the population is affected by an itchy scalp — but according to the NHS, there are…

Some antiseizure medications can cause hair loss as a side effect [1]. For example, valproate can cause alopecia in 3.5%-12% of patients [2]. However, not all drugs in this class produce this adverse reaction. Gabapentin is generally considered a safe…

Jurgen Klopp’s hair transplant is one of the most famous in the Premier League. Unlike many other footballers who’ve had hair transplants, the Liverpool manager has been candid about his procedure, first discussing it in the German tabloid Bild back…

Figuring out how to apply topical Finasteride can be tricky for new users. It is natural to want to do everything perfectly, so you can achieve the best possible results in curbing your male pattern baldness. However, you will be…

Looking for the best beard growth products that actually work? While there aren’t currently too many proven beard growth treatments, some have growing evidence to support their use. Here, we round up all the best beard growth products that really…

If you are wondering about the causes of female hair loss at the temples, you might be one of the 55% of women who are experiencing hair loss during their lifetime [1]. While temporal hair loss is more common for…

There are many glamorous stories out there of successful celebrity hair transplants. However, not everyone who had this cosmetic procedure had a good experience. The famous podcaster Joe Rogan has been outspoken about how he had multiple hair restoration surgeries…