10th April 2015
Scientists in California found that plucking hair in a particular pattern stimulates mice to produce even more hair. This research was published in the journal Cell this month.
This prompted a flurry of press activity such as The Telegraph as Associated Press, seeking opinion from experts such as us at the Farjo Hair Institute.
Click on the links below to read more about the above, and Dr Bessam Farjo’s quotes.
14th September 2023
Iron deficiency, anaemia, refers to a lower than normal iron in the body. Most commonly, it occurs because of blood loss or pregnancy. However, some people affected by anaemia can experience hair loss as one of their symptoms. So, firstly why do we need iron in the body? Iron is essential for making haemoglobin, a […]
23rd February 2023
What is minoxidil? When researching hair growth treatments, you are likely to have heard of both minoxidil and finasteride. Both minoxidil and finasteride can aid hair growth; more information can be found on finasteride here. In this blog post, we are going to share some more information on minoxidil. Minoxidil, which is also sometimes known […]
17th February 2023
Hair transplant surgery is a procedure that thousands of men and women undergo every year in order to combat balding or thinning hair. Here, leading surgeon Dr Farjo answers some of the most commonly asked questions regarding hair loss and the treatments available. How long will it take for my hair transplant to grow? […]