Hair transplant blog

With an abundance of haircare advice constantly circulating, it can be difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. One particularly common fallacy is that washing your hair everyday can lead to hair loss.Rather than cause hair loss, regularly washing your…

After getting a hair transplant, you’ll normally need a sterile bandage over your donor area. This helps to prevent infection and protect the small wounds on your scalp from being accidentally touched. In most cases, your hair transplant bandage only…

Finding the best hair growth and thickness products can be a challenging task because they are not the same for everyone. For one thing, each of us is different and so is our hair. On the other hand, as we…

Approximately half of all women will experience hair loss by the time they’re 80 [1]. From stress to diet, there are many causes of hair loss in women — but the number one cause is female pattern baldness [2].These patients…

Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is an important hormone when it comes to hair growth. If you have male pattern baldness, your sensitivity to DHT is a major contributor to hair loss. Research suggests it can play a part in female pattern…

Finasteride is one of the most effective treatments for receding hairlines caused by male pattern baldness. It’s the most recommended hair loss treatment, with more than 85% of hair loss specialists saying they recommend oral Finasteride to their patients at…

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…

While more research is needed, there is some evidence that you could effectively use scalp massagers for hair growth stimulation. That may be because they can improve blood flow to your hair roots, stretch your hair follicles to help you produce…

Leaving a few hair strands in your brush or experiencing mild hair loss in the shower can be normal. A healthy adult normally sheds up to 80-100 telogen hairs per day [1].However, a sudden increase in hair shedding suggests that…

For many men, male pattern baldness is something caused by a genetic sensitivity to something known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) [1]. Many of the most popular hair loss treatments, such as Finasteride and Dutasteride work by blocking DHT which, after regular use, can help to promote hair…

Hair transplants are a treatment that has steadily risen in popularity over the last few years. It’s now expected that every 13th man will get a hair transplant [1], and there are many women out there suffering from female pattern…

Male pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia) is usually characterised by hair loss around the temples and the development of a bald spot on the crown. But in rare cases of aggressive androgenetic alopecia, men may see hair loss…

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…

Recent years have brought significant innovations to the field of hair restoration, giving hope to the 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] who experience hair loss at some point in life. However, not all hair growth treatments…

Whether you’ve had a bad haircut or an alopecia flare-up, it’s common to want rapid hair regrowth. Around one-third of women [18] and 95% of men [19] experience hair loss at some point in their lives, and it's natural to…

At present, Finasteride 1mg for hair loss is not available for patients through the National Health Service. Only Finasteride 5mg is available to NHS patients with a legitimate medical condition. However, these Finasteride tablets are prescribed for conditions such as an enlarged…

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…

Post-Finasteride syndrome (PFS) is an emerging area of clinical concern. This condition is characterised by Finasteride side effects that continue even after you stop taking the drug.While there are plenty of anecdotal reports of persistent Finasteride symptoms, there’s currently limited…

Celebrities with alopecia have been in the spotlight recently. At the 2022 Oscars ceremony, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife's hair loss — creating a now-infamous moment that will go down in…

Hair loss can be caused by a multitude of reasons. For some people, it can be attributed to genetic factors [1], and for others, it could be temporary hair loss caused by a particularly stressful event in your life.Another reason that people…

Argan oil is well known as a hair conditioning treatment. It’s effective for softening your hair and reducing frizz [1]. But does argan oil grow hair, or are its benefits limited to improved hair shine and texture? With 80% of…

The Norwood Scale is a chart used to measure male pattern baldness. Trichologists and other medical hair specialists can use it to assess your hair loss and suggest the best possible treatment.Norwood 3 is one of the earliest stages on the hair loss…

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…

Male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss a man can develop. It has been shown to affect over 85% of men at some point in their lifetime [1]. Chances of experiencing this condition increase as you…

3,000 graft hair transplants are generally safe and suitable for those with moderate balding caused by male or female pattern hair loss. FUE, FUT, or a combination of both can effectively restore your hairline with 3,000 grafts, while still leaving…

LeBron James’ hairline has changed drastically over the years, but he has never publicly admitted to having a hair transplant or spoken about any hair loss treatment. However, his sudden hairline improvement around 10 years ago suggests he has received…

Hair transplant clinics in Turkey are known for their cheap costs and aggressive marketing tactics, leading to more people heading to Turkey for their hair restoration procedures. But multiple medical bodies have warned against the risks of getting cosmetic surgery…

Many women going through menopause choose to have hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to relieve some of the symptoms they experience. As many as 69% of women aged over 50 years are using HRT [1], making it one of the most…