DNA: Does it hold the future of hair loss treatment? Hair loss can be a difficult condition to diagnose as many different factors can contribute to its development. Our genetics play an important part – hereditary-pattern baldness being the most common cause of hair loss for both men and women. However, other lifestyle factors such […]
The use of hair dye is very common, with approximately 69 per cent of women in the UK having used some sort of hair dye in the past – 19 per cent admitting they use it at least once a month*. Plus, with lockdown and tiered restrictions in place over the past several months, many […]
We are delighted to announce that we will be recommencing work and hair transplant surgeries (albeit on a scaled down level) from Monday, May 18th following almost 2 months of lockdown due to COVID-19. In the interest of patients undergoing hair transplant and other hair restorative procedures, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) […]
As veganism is proving ever more popular, the impact of a vegan diet, particularly in relation to a person’s health, is increasingly coming under the microscope. Hair loss is one thing that many people worry about, and it is something that can often affect those living a vegan lifestyle or transitioning to a vegan diet. […]
For many people who are faced with the tough prospect of going through chemotherapy, one of their greatest concerns is losing their hair. Hair loss and chemotherapy can be traumatising for cancer patients. Hair loss is such a visible sign of their illness and a constant reminder of what they are going through. Not everyone […]
We all know the damage that air pollution can do to our overall health, especially to our respiratory system. However, research suggests that dirty air might also have a more visible impact – it might be causing hair loss. It’s thought that exposure to common pollutants may be the culprit. Researchers found that when cells […]
Recently, American actress and TV presenter Ricki Lake opened up about her hair loss, revealing that a combination of yo-yo dieting, stress and styling damage over the years had taken its toll. It’s an issue that many women can relate to, but few feel comfortable talking about. Losing some hair volume is a natural part […]
Trichotillomania – also known as compulsive hair-pulling – is a condition that causes the sufferer and intense desire to pull out their hair, whether it be the hairs on their head, eyebrows, eyelashes, or any other parts of the body. It is more commonly found in teenagers and young adults, particularly females, but anyone can […]
Your hair is your crowning glory, so realising that you’re losing more than usual can be incredibly worrying, especially if you’re unsure what’s behind it. Hair loss is a surprisingly common problem for women, so you’re not alone. In many cases, hair loss is temporary – but what could be behind it? You’re anaemic Around […]
From having the ability to shave years off our age with the right cut, to governing how good we feel about ourselves on any given day, our hair has a lot to answer for. Hair loss and hair transplant surgery continues to be a hot topic, with new innovations and solutions constantly being developed and […]