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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…

Minoxidil 2%: Everything You Need To Know

Minoxidil 2%: Everything You Need To Know

Minoxidil is proven to help restore hair stemming from several hair loss conditions, from telogen effluvium to alopecia areata to androgenetic alopecia [1-3]. But are you using the right Minoxidil strength to get the best hair growth results?Minoxidil 2% is…

Receding Hairline At 20: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments

Receding Hairline At 20: Signs, Symptoms & Treatments

Noticing a receding hairline at any age can be stressful. If you're only 20 and you spot the signs of a receding hairline, it can be especially worrying. This may bring up questions like: How soon will your balding become noticeable? How…

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Finasteride Shedding: Everything You Need To Know

Finasteride has been used to treat hair loss and even hair regrowth for many years now. It’s a hugely successful men's hair loss treatment, with one study finding that 83% of men suffering from male pattern baldness stopped losing hair while…

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Vitamin C For Hair: All The Benefits For Hair Health

Getting enough vitamin C is essential for hair health. More than a third of people over the age of 4 don’t have enough vitamin C in their diet [1]. And more than 7% of the US population have a fully-fledged…

How Natural-looking Is A Beard Transplant?

Do Beard Transplants Look Natural?

Like good dental work, tailoring or a professional shave, achieving a full, effortlessly groomed beard depends on the skill and experience of your beard transplant surgeon. Getting a natural-looking beard with reduced patchiness is usually a top priority for patients…

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Norwood Stage 1: Photos, Treatments, Results

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 for…

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How To Deal With Dry Brittle Hair Falling Out

When your hair is healthy, you just know it — it feels thick, full, soft, and shiny.But it's not always easy to keep your hair healthy. According to a survey of women in the United States, 91% of people cause damage…

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Hair Loss Blood Tests: Diagnosing Female Hair Loss

Diagnosing women's hair loss can be difficult. Female hair loss is less common than male hair loss however it still affects millions of women around the world. Recent research shows that 52% of postmenopausal women have female pattern hair loss [1]. Stress, health conditions,…

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How To Spot The First Signs of Hair Thinning and Balding

According to statistics, 85% of men by the age of 50 will have experienced balding or another type of hair loss. The majority of these cases will start around the late twenties and early thirties [1]. If you're a man…

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Hair Loss During Pregnancy: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Losing hair during pregnancy isn't common, but it can be scary despite all the other bodily and hormonal changes you're experiencing. Generally, women lose an average of 50 to 150 hairs over a 24-hour period [1].During this exciting but intense time of…

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Heat & Hair Loss: How to Fix Heat Damaged Hair

It's well-known that heat can damage your hair. Despite the evidence that overheating your hair can cause split ends, dullness, and even hair loss, many people still go hard with hot tools like hairdryers, straighteners, and curling tongs [1]. So…

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How To Deal With An Itchy Scalp From Minoxidil

Minoxidil helps improve the symptoms of hair loss stemming from lots of different conditions, including androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium. But it is associated with certain side effects, including an itchy scalp.13.8% of patients report experiencing an itchy…

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7 Ways To Tell Your Hairline Is Receding And The Best Treatments

If you are looking for ways to tell your hairline is receding, you are likely worried about developing androgenetic alopecia. That is a valid concern, as this condition affects 85% of men by the time they are 50 [1].Sudden changes…

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Is Minoxidil Harmful To Cats & Dogs?

Readily available over-the-counter and licensed as a treatment for male pattern baldness, Minoxidil is one of the world’s most popular hair loss treatments. But while it is safe and effective for humans, Minoxidil has been shown to be dangerous for…

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Finasteride 5mg: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Results

Finasteride 5mg is a drug primarily used to treat benign prostate enlargement (BPE). It can also be used to treat male pattern baldness, although it’s less commonly used than Finasteride 1mg. In this article, learn all you need to know…

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How Do Hair Transplants Work?

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…

Common Diagnostic Trichology Tests Your Hair Specialist Will Perform

Common Diagnostic Trichology Tests Your Hair Specialist Will Perform

If you're looking to prevent further hair loss or are seeking treatment options to help regrow hair, chances are you will need to discuss your hair loss condition with a trichologist. A trichologist needs to conduct some routine trichology tests…

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8000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

An 8000-grafts hair transplant is a very difficult and long procedure to perform. Hair transplant surgery using this many hair grafts is extremely rare. Many hair transplant clinics are not equipped to be able to perform an 8000-graft transplant.In this article, we'll…

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SMP Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

There are tons of treatments available for people suffering from hair loss. From hair transplants to hair fibres, more hair loss products and treatments are in development all the time. SMP hair transplant is often used in conjunction with surgical…

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1500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

When you’re considering a hair transplant, it’s important to know what you can expect your results to look like. Different graft quantities create different results depending on hair colour, density, and texture. Therefore, prospective patients should be aware of what…

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Celebrity Hair Transplants Before & After

Here at the Wimpole Clinic we like to keep up to date with our celebrities, particularly those with hair transplants. We have ourselves had a few well-known gentlemen come through our doors
Perimenopause Hair Loss Symptoms, Prevention, And Treatment

Perimenopause Hair Loss: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment

The years leading up to menopause can be a trying and confusing time for most women. Unfortunately, perimenopausal hair loss can only make matters worse. While you may have expected to experience common symptoms, such as hot flashes or mood swings, you…

Does Tamsulosin Enhance Dutasteride Effect Against Hair Loss

Does Tamsulosin Enhance Dutasteride Effect Against Hair Loss?

Some people believe that Tamsulosin enhances Dutasteride effects against hair loss because these two medications can be successfully combined for treating prostate enlargement. But when it comes to curbing androgenetic alopecia, there are no studies to show that Tamsulosin might…

How Long Does A Hair Transplant Last

How Long Does A Hair Transplant Last?

One of the most common concerns of potential hair transplant patients is how long their hair transplant will last. A hair transplant in the UK costs £4,820 on average — and while it has one of the highest success rates…

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Trichodynia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Any type of hair loss can be physically and mentally challenging to experience, however, there are some types of hair loss that are accompanied by other conditions or syndromes, such as trichodynia, a painful sensation on the scalp.In a study…

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7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Pumpkin Seed Oil For Hair

When you are suffering from hair loss, you're probably willing to do just about anything to restore your hair to its long, luscious state. This probably means that you've already done a lot of research into all the different ways…

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Hair Fibres After Hair Transplant: When Can I Use Them?

If you suffer from male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss, a hair transplant is often the most effective way to help you restore your hair. That's why there's been a 157% increase in global hair transplant procedures since…