HRT Hair Thickness: What Realistically Changes

HRT hair thickness usually improves gradually once hormone levels steady, but it takes six to twelve months and it does not undo pattern hair loss. Here is the realistic timeline, why shedding ofte...

Testosterone and Hair Loss: What Your Levels Really Mean

Testosterone and hair loss are connected through inherited follicle sensitivity rather than how much hormone is circulating. This guide explains total versus free testosterone, why blood results ra...

How Fast Does Hair Grow? Rates, Timelines and What Changes Them

How fast does hair grow? Scalp hair grows about 0.35 mm a day, roughly 1 cm a month and 12 to 15 cm a year, and that rate barely varies between people. This guide covers what controls it, why hair ...

Follicular Unit Extraction: What FUE Involves in the UK

Follicular unit extraction, or FUE, moves grafts one by one from the back of the head into thinning areas. This guide covers UK costs, who the procedure suits, the NHS recovery timeline and the che...

Norwood Scale: The 7 Stages of Male Hair Loss Explained

The norwood scale is a seven-stage chart of male pattern hair loss, from an intact hairline to a horseshoe of hair at the sides and back. This guide walks through every stage, how to place yourself...

How to Tell if Your Hair is Thinning: 6 Home Checks

How to tell if your hair is thinning comes down to six home checks: parting width, ponytail circumference, scalp visibility, hair calibre, a gentle pull test, and a monthly photograph series. This ...

Ludwig Scale: Stages of Female Pattern Hair Thinning

The Ludwig scale grades female pattern hair thinning in three stages, judged on the central parting rather than the hairline. This guide explains what each stage looks like, how it differs from the...

The Anagen Stage: How Long Hair Grows and What Shortens It

The anagen stage is the growing phase of the hair cycle, lasting two to seven years and covering most of the hairs on your head. Here is what sets its length, what cuts it short, and why protecting...

Hypertrichosis: Causes, Types and Everyday Hair Care

Hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth for a person's age and sex, and it is not the same as hirsutism. This guide covers the congenital and acquired types, the causes a GP should look at, and pra...

Scalp Estrogen Receptors and Hair: What Changes When

Scalp estrogen receptors are the docking points on follicle cells that respond to estrogen, and they explain why hair thickens in pregnancy and thins after the menopause. This guide covers the hair...