Hair transplant blog

Although there are many causes of hair loss, which can be brought on by hormonal changes, your diet, or even anxiety and stress-related hair loss, one lifestyle factor that many people will commonly link to hair loss is alcohol use.…

Finasteride is one of the most common forms of treatment that is given to 85% of men who experience hair loss by the age of 50 [1].Despite Finasteride being an effective treatment that, over the course of numerous clinical trials, has…

Sparse eyebrows making you feel self-conscious? You’re not alone. Many people are habitual overpluckers, while others have naturally sparse brow hairs. Some eyebrow hair loss (also known as madarosis) is down to autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata.Our eyebrows are more than…

Hair loss affects over 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] at some point in their lives. This can have a significant negative impact on their mental health, causing psychological issues such as depression, social withdrawal, anxiety and…

It is normal to wonder what to expect during your hair transplant recovery period, so you can prepare physically and emotionally for it. And many patients are as nervous about the healing process as they are about the surgery itself. However,…

The average, healthy person has between 80,000 and 100,000 hairs on their scalp and many more on their body [1]. Each strand has the same complex yet elegant hair anatomy. Learning about the structures that develop, protect and nourish hair…

Worried about developing a bad receding hairline? You’re not alone. A 2020 poll of men aged 18-24 found that almost two-thirds were “terrified” of going bald, while 51% of those aged 25-34 agreed that a thinning hairline is “frightening” [1].It’s…

Looking for a new short hairstyle to refresh your look? We’ve collated 56 of the best short hairstyles for women over 50. According to our hair loss specialists, each of these styles can help you look and feel more confident…

Most patients can safely touch or rub their head around 14 days after a hair transplant, as the grafts are firmly anchored into the scalp at this point. However, if you still have lingering scabs, you should avoid rubbing your…

Gabriel Magalhães, the centre-back for the English Premier League club Arsenal, is known for his defensive on-pitch prowess. But eagle-eyed fans have noticed a difference in his hairline following Gabriel's hair transplant in 2022.It's been speculated that Gabriel's hair transplant…

Your hair type defines how you should care for it. Type 3A hair is one of the trickiest to look after, as you'll have a mix of waves and loose curls, and might be prone to frizz. When you know…

Using onion oil for hair has been popularised on social media in recent years, leading many to try this DIY hair remedy at home. But is there actually any scientific evidence to back up the use of onion oil for…

Statins are drugs that lower your low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, but reports indicate they can also occasionally trigger reversible hair loss by disrupting cholesterol processes in the hair follicles. All UK-licensed statins have reported cases, though it affects fewer than…

Your hairline is one of the first things people see when they look at you. It can change significantly as you get older — research suggests 83% of women have a widow’s peak by the age of 40 [1], and…

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…

Dutasteride is a drug used to tackle male pattern baldness, as well as other health conditions related to the overproduction of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT.DHT is a male sex hormone that can safely be inhibited in men. But…

If you are wondering whether endometriosis causes hair loss, you might be one of the 6-10% of women affected by this disease worldwide [1]. Since you are already likely facing symptoms such as severe pelvic pain, fatigue, or digestive issues,…

A yeast infection on the scalp can be itchy, painful and unpleasant. It can also give your hair a flaky, unhealthy look. So it is natural to be concerned if you suspect you may have developed this condition.The good news…

With so many hair styling and colouring options now available, our hair is under more stress than ever. As a result, many people who use heat styling tools and other treatments start to see hair breakage on the crown.Hair breakage…

According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, approximately 700,000 hair transplant surgeries were performed worldwide in 2021 [1]. Most surgical hair restoration patients are men experiencing male pattern baldness. If you’re an active person and a keen walker,…

A 2000 graft hair transplant is one of the best hair restoration options for those with moderate balding caused by androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness). Good 2000 graft hair transplants can effectively restore full coverage and density in suitable candidates, without…

Given that over 85% of men [1] and 55% [2] of women experience hair loss in their lifetime, finding a hair growth treatment that works can be a great relief. Studies have shown Minoxidil to be very effective against androgenetic…

The hair growth industry is unfortunately flooded with ineffective, unproven products and treatments which promise to magically cure your hair loss. So it is natural to wonder whether laser hair growth caps can really help regrow your hair. While effectiveness…

There are myriad shampoos and conditioner brands on the market, all proclaiming benefits for the hair and scalp - but many do not live up to expectation. It may explain the frequency with which many of us change the products…

The revolutionary hair transplant techniques used at the Wimpole Clinic are still relatively new. As recently as the 1990s, hair transplant surgeons relied on hair plugs or hair implants to restore people's hair. While it may sound like there are some similarities…

Minoxidil is well-known as an effective treatment for scalp hair growth. Research suggests it can also visibly improve beard growth within just 4 months [1]. So what do the results of using Minoxidil for beard growth look like before and…

The media has recently been presenting Pfizer alopecia treatment Litfulo as a new hope for people experiencing autoimmune hair loss. And research shows that this drug can indeed be quite effective against alopecia areata. But can you also use Lifulo…

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatments are safe and effective in treating many types of alopecia. A 2022 meta-analysis revealed that this therapy led to positive results for patients with patterned hair loss in 84% of the analysed studies [1]. But…

Hair dyes and bleaches are extremely popular hair styling products. People choose to dye their hair for all sorts of reasons — from hiding greys to giving themselves a new look. With hair dyeing horror stories all over the internet,…

Wondering whether hairspray is bad for your hair?. It makes sense —  a few decades ago, hairspray contained harmful substances, many of which could hurt your lungs, damage your hair, and even cause cancer [1-4]. Fortunately, regulations and products have…