Hair Shedding After a Hair Transplant: What You Need to Know

Before and after FUE hair transplant result performed by Dr Bonaros in Glasgow

It’s understandable to feel concerned when you notice hair shedding after your hair transplant surgery. However, don’t worry, as it’s just a temporary phase.

Shedding is often referred to as “shock loss,” and understanding post-transplant shedding helps patients manage expectations, ensuring a smooth recovery.

Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss? The Myth vs The Facts

Man running a hand through his hair

Creatine is one of the most studied supplements for boosting athletic performance and muscle strength. Yet common concerns still arise, like “Does creatine cause hair loss?”

A 2009 study fueled this belief by suggesting a potential link between creatine supplementation and elevated levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is a hormone connected with hair loss in individuals with a genetic predisposition.

Are Hair Transplants Permanent?

Dr Bonaros wearing surgical loupes during an FUE hair transplant

Are hair transplants permanent? While hair transplants were developed as a permanent solution for hair loss, the reality can be more nuanced. Permanence can vary depending on various factors. Read on as we explore what “permanent” really means in the context of hair transplant procedures.

FUE Hair Transplant Timeline

Staged photographs showing hair transplant growth from surgery through to twelve months

FUE Hair Transplant Recovery Timeline Our leading hair transplant clinic in Glasgow offers advanced FUE hair transplant procedures, allowing for less invasive surgery and faster recovery times.   You can expect to be fully healed and enjoying the results of your investment within a few weeks after an FUE surgery.     The donor and […]

Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) Hair Loss — Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Receding hairline and crown thinning typical of androgenetic alopecia

DUPA (Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia) is a relatively uncommon type of hair loss that does not follow a specific pattern. DUPA hair loss causes overall thinning, resulting in a loss of hair density and coverage.

Continue reading this article to learn more about DUPA, including possible causes, symptoms and treatments.

Traction Alopecia — Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Trichoscopy comparison used to distinguish DUPA from alopecia areata

Your hairstyles play a key role in the overall health of your hair. Certain hair practices can put excess strain on your hair follicles, leading to a type of hair loss known as traction alopecia.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about traction alopecia, including its causes, symptoms, and available treatment options.

Retrograde Alopecia — Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Dr Bonaros extracting follicular units during an FUE procedure

If you have noticed hair thinning at the nape of your neck or above your ears, you might be affected by retrograde alopecia.

This unique form of hair loss affects many individuals — yet often goes unrecognised. While studies into retrograde alopecia causes are limited, there are treatment options to manage the condition.

Continue reading to learn more about retrograde alopecia, including its potential causes, symptoms, and treatment pathways.

Experiencing Hair Loss? Your Diet May Be At Fault

Fresh fruit, nuts and vegetables arranged around a healthy hair notebook

Your diet plays a surprisingly large role in the growth of your hair. Just like eating the right diet can keep you healthy and fit, the right food can help to stimulate hair growth and keep your hair strong and healthy as you get older. In this article, you will find out which are the best foods to eat for hair growth and thickness.

Does Anxiety Cause Hair Loss?

Man sitting with his head in his hands, illustrating the emotional impact of hair loss

This article explains how severe anxiety and associated stress can contribute to hair loss. We discuss four types of alopecia that are commonly associated with anxiety.

We also give you three tested ways to deal with anxiety so that you can start restoring your hair — and your wellbeing, too.

The Hair Growth Cycle explained

Diagram of the hair growth cycle showing anagen, catagen, telogen and early anagen phases

The normal growth rate of scalp hair is one-fourth to one-half inch per month. Hair growth has a cyclic pattern that can be affected by a number of genetic, disease, medication or other factors to cause hair loss.

Hair is formed in the hair follicle and grows out of the follicle in a continuous cyclic pattern of growth and rest.