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Hair transplant : Articles and features

Our articles and features are written by some of the UK's leading consultants, dentists, medical professionals and healthcare writers.

FUE hair transplants for hair restoration Follicular Unit Extraction, or FUE, involves removing healthy hair follicles directly from the scalp, usually at the back of the head where the hair is plentiful, and grafting them onto the bald or...
Hair loss in women: Common causes and effective treatments Serious hair loss affects an estimated eight million women in the UK and many more experience a degree of hair thinning. There are a number of factors that can cause hair loss in women but in most...
Thinning hair – what causes hair loss? There are two main causes of thinning hair; genetic factors and other medical and physical factors. Most cases of thinning hair fall into the first category and, despite what the snake oil sellers...
Baldness: The early signs and prevention On average we have about 100,000 hairs on our head, with the large majority in the 'resting phase' and a small number (about 10%) in the 'growing phase.' Normal, everyday hair loss is about 50-100...
Hair loss treatment - does it work? On average we have about 100,000 hairs on our head, with the large majority in the 'resting phase' and a small number (about 10%) in the 'growing phase.' Normal, everyday hair loss is about 50-100...
Hair loss: causes, treatments and transplants Hair loss (alopecia) is thought to affect 10 million men and women in the UK. What can you do to maintain your 'crowning glory' and do any of the 'wonder drugs' work? This article is written by...
Hair loss products When it comes to hair loss there are countless products that claim to cure the condition and restore hair growth, but what are they and do they work?
Hair restoration in higher demand than Botox With more than half the population dissatisfied with their appearance, there are a number of cosmetic treatments that one might presume could be a popular first choice for some. But according to a...