Ritlecitinib

Pfizer Alopecia Treatment: What Is Litfulo/Ritlecitinib & How Does It Work?

Pfizer is the world’s biggest research-based pharmaceutical company. They’re responsible for some of the most successful medications in circulation — including the first UK-approved Covid-19 vaccine. In June 2023, Pfizer received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

Fut Hair Transplant

FUT Hair Transplants: Facts, Costs & Results

Hair transplantation is a permanent solution for individuals who have suffered from hair loss and would like to have their hair restored.If you are ready to find out more about the FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation) hair transplant process, read on…

Mazraoui Hair Transplant Featured Image

Noussair Mazraoui Hair Transplant: Photos, Results, Timeline

Manchester United right back Noussair Mazraoui has undergone two hair transplants despite having relatively mild hair loss. His procedures in 2021 and 2025 aimed to correct early thinning and maintain a natural-looking hairline, with rapid, full-looking results supported by his…

Bleach Hair Damage

Bleach Hair Damage: What Is It and How Do I Treat It?

Hair dye use is incredibly common — one survey on hair dye use in the UK found that 69% of people have used hair dye at some point [1]. Many hair dyes contain bleach, a chemical used to permanently lighten…

Hair Dryer After Hair Transplant

Should You Use A Hair Dryer After Hair Transplant?

After hair transplant surgery, playing around with your new hair it is one of the first things you want to do. This might include using a hair dryer after your hair transplant, or using styling products like wax and gel.Being…

Hair Transplant Shedding: Everything You Need To Know

Hair Transplant Shedding: Everything You Need To Know

The last thing you want after getting a permanent hair transplant is further hair shedding. Especially when it involves your brand-new grafts. That’s why many patients feel understandably frustrated and concerned when they develop hair transplant shedding 2-3 weeks after…

Finasteride Transgender

Can Transgender People Use Finasteride For Hair Loss?

Finasteride is a popular hair loss treatment for people experiencing male pattern baldness. But Finasteride can also be used by transgender people as part of their gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) to control scalp hair loss and body hair growth.In this…

Red Light Therapy Hair

Red Light Therapy for Hair Growth: Results, Benefits, Safety

Red light therapy for hair growth is a safe and effective form of low-light laser therapy (LLLT) which can help improve hair density and health in multiple types of alopecia. Studies suggest that red light therapy can increase hair growth…

Xherdan Shaqiri Hair Transplant

Xherdan Shaqiri Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

Many footballers have taken the step to restore their hair by undergoing a hair transplant. Although they may not come out and openly talk about it, the results seem to speak for themselves when we look at players such as David…

Practical Guide To Choosing The Best Hair Toppers For Women

Practical Guide to Choosing the Best Hair Toppers for Women

Over 55% of women experience hair loss during their lifetime [1]. If left untreated, progressive conditions such as female pattern baldness can advance from diffuse hair thinning to a visible bald spot on the crown [2].Conspicuous hair loss can have…

Hair Mesotherapy

Hair Mesotherapy: How Can It Help With Hair Loss?

Hair mesotherapy is an injection to treat hair loss and improve hair growth. There’s a growing demand for non-surgical cosmetic procedures [1], and mesotherapy fits perfectly with that trend. Current research on mesotherapy is promising — one systematic review involving…

Minoxidil Hair Loss

Minoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Minoxidil is one of the most popular treatments for hair loss. It helps reduce hair fall and stimulate regrowth in a whole range of hair loss conditions, from male pattern baldness to traction alopecia. Minoxidil is the second most recommended…

Man With High Hairline

High Hairline: How to Identify, Treat, and Style Around It

Do you have a high hairline? Many people with a higher hairline than average are self-conscious about their appearance. They may use styling, accessories, or other tactics to make their forehead appear smaller. This isn’t surprising, because a larger forehead…

How Many Hair Grafts Do I Need

How Many Hair Grafts Do I Need for Natural-looking Results?

If you are one of the 85% [1] of men or 55% of women [2] to experience hair loss at some point in life, you may have considered the possibility of getting a hair transplant. But it can be difficult…

Stress Female Hair Loss

Stress and Female Hair Loss: What Does Science Say?

Stress and anxiety are incredibly common, and women are affected more often than men. In the UK, 37.1% of women report high levels of anxiety versus 29.9% of men [1]. Women are also twice as likely as men to be…

Minoxidil Once A Day

Can You Use Minoxidil Once A Day?

Minoxidil is an effective solution for several different types of hair loss, including male-pattern baldness, female-pattern hair loss, and alopecia areata. To get the best results, you need to use Minoxidil consistently over several months.It’s usually recommended that men use…

5 Reasons Your Scalp May Be Itching After A Hair Transplant

5 Reasons Your Scalp May Be Itching After a Hair Transplant

Having an itch that you cannot scratch can be very frustrating. And having an itchy scalp soon after a hair restoration surgery can add an understandable concern to the frustration. But the good news is that in most cases, itching…

Does Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss

Does Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss?

From quiffs to slicked-back looks, hair gel can help you create all kinds of styles. But can hair gel cause hair loss or hair damage? If you use hair gel daily and you’re seeing high levels of hair loss, you’re probably…

NHS Seborrheic Dermatitis

Seborrheic Dermatitis According to the NHS: Causes & Treatments

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,…

Calum Best Hair Transplant

Calum Best’s Hair Transplant: Why Did He Need Six Procedures?

Celebrity Calum Best has had six hair transplants, and he’s not been afraid to speak openly about his experience. He was inspired to take action to improve his hair shedding after seeing photos of Wayne Rooney’s hair transplant 12 years…

Itchy Scalp And Hair Loss

Can an itchy scalp turn into hair loss?

Over 85% of men [1] and 50% of women [2] will experience some sort of hair loss during their lifetime.Although many people may panic when they start to notice their hair falling out or their scalp feeling itchy, it’s not…

Transgender Hair Loss

Transgender Hair Loss & Restoration

Transitioning to another gender is an exciting yet challenging time. One of the issues many transgender people continue to be concerned about is hair care and hair loss. In fact, 37% of ISHRS members reported seeing an increase in hair…

Woman With High Porosity Hair

High Porosity Hair: The Definitive Guide For Porous Hair

High porosity hair tends to lack shine and strength compared to healthy hair, and is more prone to hair breakage. In contrast, healthy hair tends to have relatively low porosity, making it highly reflective and shiny [1]. Highly porous hair easily…

Stress After Hair Transplant

Can Stress Affect The Success Of My Hair Transplant?

Stress can have all kinds of effects on the human body from panic attacks to weight loss and, yes, to hair loss. So it is perhaps natural to worry about whether stress can affect your hair transplant, particularly if you're…

Scalp Micropigmentation Women

Is Scalp Micropigmentation For Women Really Worth It (and 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…

Hair Transplant Trypophobia

How To Deal With Hair Transplant Trypophobia

Trypophobia is a condition in which you experience feelings of fear, disgust, or distaste when seeing clusters of small holes. While some hair transplant patients experience trypophobic feelings after their procedure, this is uncommon, and normally associated with unnecessarily large…

Beard Transplant Timeline: Recovery, Risks And Results

Beard Transplant Timeline: Recovery, Risks and Results

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…

Over Harvested Donor Area

What Is Hair Transplant Overharvesting?

There’s a common misconception that the hair used in hair transplantation is donated by a third party. However, the hair transplanted actually comes from your own body. This is called donor hair, and it’s taken from areas that have healthy…