Olumiant

Olumiant: First Systemic Treatment for Alopecia Areata Approved in the US

This week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of baricitinib (brand name Olumiant) to treat patients experiencing severe alopecia areata [1]. Alopecia areata is one of the most difficult types of hair loss to treat. It has a…

Can I Get A Hair Transplant At 25?

Can I Get A Hair Transplant At 25?

Thinking of getting a hair transplant at 25? There’s a lot of conflicting advice and information out there for people who are losing hair in their mid 20s. While you can legally get a hair transplant from the age of…

Finasteride After Hair Transplant

Do I Need To Use Finasteride After A Hair Transplant?

Male pattern baldness affects approximately 85% of men at some point in life [1]. While some can manage this condition with hair growth treatments, others require a permanent hair transplant to treat their hair loss. However, surgical hair restoration is…

Can Hair Be Transplanted From Body To Scalp

How Do Body Hair Transplants Work?

Body hair transplants offer an alternative solution for patients who can’t have scalp hair transplants. This is often because their viable donor scalp hair has been used up, or the recipient area needs more hair than is available in the…

James Nesbitt Hair Transplant

James Nesbitt Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

It’s not uncommon for celebrities to want to have hair transplants. Like everyone else, they are just as likely to suffer from male or female pattern baldness at some point in their lives.Some celebrities who have had hair transplants, like…

Vitamin D Hair Loss

Vitamin D and Hair Loss: Everything You Need To Know

There have been numerous studies into the effects vitamin D has on our general health, most notably it plays a vital role in bone health and the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. However, recent studies by researchers at Cairo University have also found a link between vitamin D and hair loss, namely whether having a vitamin D deficiency can result in hair falling out.
Does Shaving Facial Hair Make It Grow Back Thicker

Does Shaving Facial Hair Make It Grow Back Thicker?

The male grooming industry is booming. The market is now worth almost £70 million [1] — so it’s clearly important for men to know how to look their best. So do you know how to take care of your facial…

How To Stop Alopecia Areata From Spreading: Myths Vs Facts

How To Stop Alopecia Areata From Spreading

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…

Hair Transplant After 10 Years

Hair Transplant After 10 Years: Results & Side Effects

With 95% of our hair in the 2-6 year anagen (growth) phase at any given time, it’s only natural for your hair to experience significant changes over 10 years [1]. Transplanted hair is no different, and you can be sure…

David Silva Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

David Silva Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

With more celebrities openly opting for hair transplants, the process is becoming more talked about. This open conversation can oftentimes lead to hair transplant speculation, especially when it comes to footballers and their changing hairlines.Like many footballers before him (here's a…

7 Bad Beards & Better Facial Hair Styles You Can Try Instead

7 Bad Beards and Better Facial Hair Styles You Can Try Instead

A clean, healthy, well-groomed beard is, in most cases, a beautiful one. However, since 54% of British men are now sporting some kind of facial hair [1], aesthetic standards have risen and stylists have started talking increasingly about bad beards.Anything…

Black Seed Oil For Hair: Benefits, Risks And Alternatives

Black Seed Oil for Hair: Benefits, Risks and Alternatives

If you are struggling with hair loss, there is a billion-dollar market worth of products that promise to help restore your hair growth. However, not all of them are backed by scientific evidence. Still, black seed oil for hair has…

Hair Thickening Spray

Hair Thickening Spray: How Does It Work?

If you're losing your hair or worried about thinning hair, a hair-thickening spray can improve the appearance of your hair.A hair thickener is different to a hair replacement treatment as it doesn't halt or reverse the effects of thinning hair,…

9 Non-Surgical Hair Restoration Treatments That Really Work

9 Non-Surgical Hair Restoration Treatments That Really Work

Many people with hair thinning search for effective non-surgical hair restoration treatments. Hair loss affects more than 85% of men and 55% of women during their lifetime [1][2], causing distress and lowering self-confidence, so finding the best solutions to your…

Hair Transplant Timeline: Preparation, Recovery & Results

How To Prepare For A Hair Transplant

Preparing properly for a hair transplant can significantly impact your results. From medications to avoid, to lifestyle changes that support healing, this guide shares exactly what to do in the days and weeks leading up to surgery - so you’re…

Diluted Rosemary Oil For Hair

10 Best Diluted Rosemary Oil Blends for Hair Growth

If you are interested in the best ways to use diluted rosemary oil for hair growth, you are likely one of the 85% of men or 55% [1][2] of women to experience hair loss during their lifetime. Fortunately, you are…

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…

You Can Still Style Your Eyebrows After A Transplant

You Can Still Style Your Eyebrows after a Transplant

Just like everything else, eyebrows are subject to the whims and vagaries of fashion. From the barely-there wispy brows of the 70s to the luxuriant ‘scouse brow’ that is so popular right now. If you are the possessor of eyebrows…

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…

Is My Hair Thinning Or Am I Paranoid

Is My Hair Thinning Or Am I Paranoid? The Signs Of Hair Loss

Whether we like it or not, our hair plays a vital role in how we look and feel; and if you’re experiencing thinning hair or hair loss it can have a significant impact on your life, self confidence and self-esteem.
Folic Acid Hair Growth

Can Folic Acid Help Hair Grow?

While folic acid is widely known as a pregnancy supplement, the vitamin is increasingly involved in hair-growth discussions. It is estimated that 75% of UK women between 16 – 49 suffer from low folate levels.In this article, we examine whether…

Ophiasis Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms And Treatments

Ophiasis Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Ophiasis alopecia is probably not the first condition that comes to your mind if you are experiencing hair loss. That is because this rare type of alopecia areata only affects 0.02% of the population [2]. However, if your hair is…

Norwood 1

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…

Washing Hair After Hair Transplant

How To Wash Your Hair After A Hair Transplant

Washing your hair after a transplant is crucial for recovery and graft protection. It involves three stages: hands-free rinsing (days 3-5), gentle massage (days 6-10), and normal washing (day 11+). Similar methods apply to Afro-textured hair, long hair, beards, and…

Peppermint Oil For Hair

Peppermint Oil For Hair: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects

Essential oils are often touted as effective formulas for all sorts of ailments, from stress to flu to male pattern baldness. Peppermint oil for hair growth is a popular remedy — but is it really effective? And how does it…

Harley Street Hair Transplant Cost

How Much Does A Harley Street Hair Transplant Cost?

Wondering how much you’ll pay for a hair transplant in London’s premier medical district? While Harley Street hair transplant costs tend to be slightly higher than elsewhere in the UK, it’s more affordable than you might think. The average cost…