Hair transplant blog

Alopecia areata affects 2% of the worldwide population and 1 in 170 people in the UK [1-2]. For those affected, alopecia areata can feel highly noticeable, especially if it starts to spread across your scalp. Fortunately, for more than half of…

Seborrheic dermatitis, according to the NHS and current research, is a yeast infection of the scalp, face or upper body which affects between 3-5% of the world’s adults [1][2]. When it affects the scalp, it is often confused with dandruff,…

It’s normal to shed up to 80-100 hairs per day [1], but if you’re noticing more hair loss in the shower than usual, it may be best to see a hair doctor. Trichologists are known as hair doctors despite the fact…

Healthy hair grows at a rate of around 1 cm per month, though the exact rate varies by body area, ethnicity, lifestyle, and the method or reason for hair removal.Regrowth after hair loss depends on whether the cause can be…

Hair transplants are among the top plastic surgeries movie stars use to maintain their dazzling good looks. While some actors are forthcoming about their hair restoration procedures, others prefer to get a hair transplant without anyone knowing. That is why…

Scalp micropigmentation for women can be a good way to mask hair loss, especially if it is caused by treatment-resistant forms of scarring alopecia, such as lichen planopilaris. It can also be used to effectively mask hair transplant scars left…

While not yet licensed for treating hair loss, studies show that Dutasteride 0.5 mg is more efficient than both Finasteride and Minoxidil in curbing male pattern baldness and increasing hair density [1]. This promising new medication can be prescribed off-label for…

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…

Oral Minoxidil is a promising treatment for many types of hair loss. While topical Minoxidil is more widely used, oral Minoxidil treatment is still always or often recommended by more than a quarter of hair loss specialists [1].In this ultimate…

Reaching 14 days after your hair transplant is an important milestone in your surgical hair restoration healing process. It is when everything starts to fall into place - most of the side effects have subsided, your grafts have become securely…

Major or visible scarring on your body is extremely common and can be distressing. In the developed world, more than 100 million people acquire scars each year from surgery, trauma, or conditions like scarring alopecia [1]. No matter what causes…

Temporal triangular alopecia (also known as congenital triangular alopecia) is an uncommon hair loss condition which affects 0.11% of the worldwide population [1]. Its main symptom is a bald spot on your temple or frontal area. Usually detected in childhood,…

Approximately 6% of men worldwide [1] have used anabolic-androgen steroids (such as Anavar) at some point in life. These synthetic hormones can be prescribed for multiple medical reasons. However, especially when misused by athletes for quick muscle enhancement, some anabolic…

Hair cloning is sometimes presented in the media as a potential cure for baldness. If you are one of the 85% of men and 55% of women who experience hair loss [1][2], this may seem like very hopeful news.However, hair…

Protecting your skin from solar radiation is vital, as 48 new melanoma skin cancer cases are diagnosed daily in the UK [1]. However, while most people are aware that using sunscreen is healthy for their skin, not everyone knows they…

Scarring alopecia is a type of permanent, irreversible hair loss that destroys hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue. It occurs in 7% of hair loss patients, so while it’s not the most common cause of hair loss, it…

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…

While there is no evidence of a direct relationship between magnesium and hair loss, when a magnesium inadequacy occurs, it can have a significant impact on your hair health. When we think of hair thinning, we mainly consider different types…

Using apple cider vinegar for hair loss sounds too good to be true. And that is because it is — most of the hair benefit claims which have arisen on the internet about this remedy have yet to be proven…

One of the most frequently asked questions in our patients’ initial consultation is where the hair comes from for hair transplants. You’ll be relieved to learn that you won’t need to find a willing donor. In 91.7% of cases, the…

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease which affects around 2% of people in the UK, with many of these particularly affected by scalp psoriasis. The condition occurs when skin cells grow too quickly in response to a faulty signal from the…

Although thinning eyebrows are a common problem, it can still be distressing. Eyebrows frame your face, protect your eyes, and are important for non-verbal communication [1]. Eyebrow hair loss can affect your self-confidence — one study on women with eyebrow…

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…

Alopecia is a catch-all term that means hair loss. There are lots of different types of alopecia that affect people in the UK and across the world. In fact, most of us will experience some kind of hair loss at…

Hair loss zaps confidence and thinning hair often makes people feel subconscious of their looks making individuals in turn more susceptible to treatments and remedies that strongly suggest they have the ‘magic answer’.Before treating hair loss, you will first need…

Keratin makes up 65% to 95% of your hair fibre [1]. It’s an essential protein for keeping your hair strong and healthy — but your body can’t absorb keratin from food or other sources, so many people turn to keratin…

Increasing numbers of people are turning to essential oils as a hair growth treatment. Hair loss is incredibly common, affecting 80% of men and 42% of women by the age of 70 [1]. So, it’s no surprise that relaxing, cheap,…

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatment is tried and tested and has been found quite effective against hair loss, with one study showing it reduced male pattern baldness symptoms in 93% of participants [1].However, recently, a new version of this treatment…

Minoxidil spray is one of the most accessible and widely used Minoxidil products. Easy to apply and with proven success as a non-surgical hair loss treatment, Minoxidil spray is a good first-line solution for many different types of alopecia.In this…