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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Loss: What is it and Does it Work?

PRP for hair loss: does it work?

Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP for short, is a relatively new treatment – at least when it comes to hair loss. Despite being around since the 1980s, it’s only recently that doctors have began using it as a therapy for alopecia. However, its effectiveness is still disputed – with doctors and medical professionals on either side of the debate. So who’s right? Does PRP for hair loss actually work? Continue reading Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Loss: What is it and Does it Work?

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CHRIS MARTIN’s Hair Transplant

Chris Martin Coldplay hair transplant

In the fifteen plus years he’s been in the music industry, Chris Martin’s style has changed quite noticeably. No, I’m not talking about Coldplay, I’m talking about his hair. Where he once had a receding bouffant, he now has a perfectly flat hairline. It’s subtle, but to a hair loss nerd like me, very noticeable. So was it a hair transplant? Continue reading CHRIS MARTIN’s Hair Transplant

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Has STEVE CARELL had a Hair Transplant?

Hollywood funnyman Steve Carell: actor, director, writer, producer, and… hair transplant patient? He’s appeared in plenty of big films over the years but he’s perhaps best known for his role as Michael Scott – regional manager at Dunder Mifflin in NBC’s The Office. But in the first series of this hit sitcom, Steve Carell was very noticeably balding. So how did he regain his hair?
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Do Bald Men Have More Testosterone?

Do bald men have more testosterone?

It’s a hair loss myth we’ve all heard: bald men are more virile, have higher testosterone levels, and so on. But is it actually true? Or just an old wives’ tale? Well, hormones do play an important role in androgenetic alopecia – but there’s more to it than just testosterone. So, do bald men have more testosterone? Let’s take a look at the facts behind the myth. Continue reading Do Bald Men Have More Testosterone?

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MARIO FALCONE Beard Transplant (Pictures!)

Mario Falcone beard transplant

It’s another TOWIE transplant! But this one hasn’t gone on the top of the head – it’s a beard transplant! Yes, they do exist, and Mario Falcone has definitely had one! In the first few series of The Only Way is Essex, he had just a few wisps of facial hair. Now, though, he’s got a full beard. So what caused this dramatic change? Did he finally go through puberty – or was it a beard transplant?
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FUE and SMP Combination: Dual Treatment for Advanced Hair Loss

FUE and SMP combination

Never heard of FUE or SMP? FUE stands for Follicular Unit Extraction and refers to a method of hair transplantation. SMP stands for Scalp Micropigmentation, a cosmetic procedure that gives the illusion of very short hair. These two hair loss treatments can be combined together to create the appearance of a full head of hair – even if you’ve lost a significant amount already. Continue reading FUE and SMP Combination: Dual Treatment for Advanced Hair Loss

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Is the Baldness Gene Inherited From Mother or Father?

Is the Baldness Gene Inherited From Mother or Father

We all know that androgenetic alopecia is a genetically inherited condition – the clue’s in the name. But why do some men avoid male pattern hair loss despite having bald parents? And what if your father’s bald – are you destined to lose your hair too? In this post we’ll look at the genetics behind androgenetic alopecia as well as some common questions like: is baldness inherited from Mom or Dad?
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Vitamin D and Male Pattern Hair Loss: Is There a Link?

Vitamin D and male pattern hair loss - is there a link

Vitamin D is an important regulator of many functions in the body. But it’s only recently that a link between vitamin D and male pattern hair loss has been suggested. Mice with mutated vitamin D receptors don’t grow hair. Men and women with androgenetic alopecia have been shown to have lower levels of vitamin D receptors. So is vitamin D the key to curing hair loss? Continue reading Vitamin D and Male Pattern Hair Loss: Is There a Link?

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Has KIM KARDASHIAN had a Hair Transplant?

Kim Kardashian hair transplant

I know – it sounds crazy. But a gossip magazine has recently made the claim that Kim Kardashian has had a hair transplant. I mean, we’re used to seeing male celebrity hair transplants, but what about women? Hair loss affects them too. And to be fair, the reality TV star has been through a lot – different hair styles, two kids, the stress of being married to Kanye West… So, has Kim Kardashian had a hair transplant? Continue reading Has KIM KARDASHIAN had a Hair Transplant?

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Quorum Sensing: How Plucking Could Reverse Hair Loss

Quorum sensing hair loss: how plucking can reverse hair loss

In case you’re wondering what the image above is all about, it’s a figure from a recent hair loss study with exciting results. The research suggests that plucking hair in a specific pattern can make more grow – a finding that could lead to a cure for androgenetic alopecia. It’s a bit more complicated than just randomly pulling hairs, though. So before you reach for the tweezers, here’s the latest on this exciting new science. Continue reading Quorum Sensing: How Plucking Could Reverse Hair Loss