Posts by Dr Roshan Vara
When Can I Shave My Head After a Hair Transplant?
Key Takeaways: After your hair transplant, there can be a noticeable contrast between the closely cropped donor hair at the back of your head and longer hair elsewhere. This can make the hairstyle look unnatural and unkempt. On top of this, the newly transplanted hair can undergo patchy looking shedding as the first few weeks…
Read MoreHow Much Hair Loss Per Day Is Normal for Men
Key Takeaways: Perhaps you have noticed extra hair in the shower after you have finished washing or when you comb your hair. You want to know whether this is normal or a sign that you are balding? Old hairs at the end of their cycle are constantly being released to make way for new ones.…
Read MoreRetrograde Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Key Takeaways: Retrograde alopecia has always been recognised as a phenomenon where the hair loss starts at the nape of the neck. It is increasingly being used as a standalone term. It has a strong association with androgenetic alopecia, in which case it is referred to as retrograde androgenetic alopecia. Overall, retrograde alopecia refers to…
Read MoreElon Musk Hair Transplant: Before, After, and His New Hairline
Key Takeaways: A successful entrepreneur with a strong reputation for reshaping industries, Elon Musk is one of the most recognisable people alive. From reshaping the car manufacturing industry to space travel and acquiring Twitter (Now X), he also had a short time in politics as well in 2024. Further to his achievements, he has been…
Read MoreFinasteride vs Dutasteride for Hair Loss: Key Differences, Results and Side Effects
Key Takeaways When it comes to hair loss, you may have heard of 2 treatments called Finasteride and Dutasteride. They are often compared in discussions about male pattern hair loss because they both share a similar mechanism of action by reducing DHT levels and both are available in tablet form. What are finasteride and dutasteride?…
Read MoreHas Joe Swash Had a Hair Transplant? His Hair Journey Explained
Key Takeaways Joe Swash is a popular actor and presenter best known for his role in EastEnders where he played the role, Mickey Miller, and for winning I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! He is a veteran actor with over twenty years as a top actor and presenter. He started having hair loss…
Read MoreWhich Illnesses Can Cause Hair Loss? Common Medical Causes Explained
Key Takeaways: In this article, we explore which illnesses can cause hair loss, what are the signs to look out for, and the next best steps to take to look after your health and your hair. What is illness-related hair loss? Illness-related hair loss is when you have a medical condition which disturbs natural hair…
Read MoreDid Jordan Peterson Have a Hair Transplant? Before & After Pictures and All You Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Jordan Peterson is regarded as one of the most sought-after thought leaders, a clinical psychologist, author, and speaker with a global audience. There are available pictures and footage of him as a lecturer around 2010, as well as some others a few years after, that show his degree of hair loss around both…
Read MoreOral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: How It Works, Results, and Side Effects
Key Takeaways: Minoxidil as a treatment for hair loss has been noted since the 1970s, at which time it was primarily being used to treat high blood pressure. It soon became apparent that it also causes hair growth, and it was released in a topical form, primarily for male-pattern hair loss initially. With evidence from…
Read MoreDid John Cena Get a Hair Transplant? An Expert Analysis of His Hairline
Key Takeaways: Professional wrestler turned Hollywood actor John Cena has been a household name for over two decades now. Over the years, he has continued to have hair loss around his hairline and crown area. In an interview, he cited fans holding “The Bald Cena” banner at one of his WWE matches as part of…
Read MoreAnalysing Lewis Hamilton’s Hair Loss: Before & After and All You Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Lewis Hamilton is widely considered to be one of the greatest Formula One drivers of all time. The seven-time World Champion holds records for most race wins and pole positions and is also a celebrity outside of racing, with regular magazine covers. Since his 2007 debut, his hair has evolved from an afro…
Read MoreReceding Hairline In Women – What You Need To Know
Key Takeaways: We normally associate a receding hairline with male pattern baldness. However, women can experience it too. In this article, we will discuss receding hairlines in women, their causes, how common it is, and the treatment options available for women. Is It Normal for a Woman’s Hairline to Recede? It is not as common…
Read MoreHarry Kane Hair Loss: Examining His Hairline and Possible Hair Restoration
Key Takeaways: Harry Kane is one of the most successful English players, with years of a glittering career at Tottenham and now at Bayern Munich. He is England’s current record goalscorer and captain. Earlier in his career at Tottenham Hotspur, he already had a visible recession and m-shaped hairline, with the temples pulling back. From…
Read MoreMo Salah Hair Transplant: Expert Analysis and All You Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Mohamed Salah is one of the most celebrated football talents with a career that has given him a legendary reputation at Liverpool FC. He started his career at Al Mokawloon, then moved to Basel, Chelsea, Fiorentina and Roma before finally joining Liverpool in 2017. He is widely regarded as one of the most…
Read MoreUnderstanding Hair Loss in People with Trichotillomania
Key Takeaways: What Is Trichotillomania? Trichotillomania, also known as trich, is a condition where people cannot control urges they have to pull out their own hair.1 The pulling may be done either consciously or while you are unaware. More commonly, it is a mixture of both.2 What Causes Trichotillomania? Trich is a mental health condition…
Read MoreCan Excessive Exercise Cause Hair Loss?
Key Takeaways: You may be wondering if your workout is causing your hair loss. Oftentimes, if you notice hair shedding or loss alongside a new gym routine, it is merely coincidental. The real cause might be due to having a calorie deficit, illness, a scalp flare-up, or noticing the early stages of pattern loss, which…
Read MoreDid Rob Brydon Have a Hair Transplant? Here Is All You Need to Know
Key Takeaways Rob Brydon is one of Britain’s best-known performers with over 40 years of being in the public eye. The Welsh actor, comedian and impressionist was born in 1965 and was awarded an MBE in 2013. He is also popularly known as Uncle Bryn in Gavin & Stacey, the presenter of Would I Lie…
Read MoreDid Cesc Fàbregas Have a Hair Transplant? Our Review of His Hair Loss and Restored Hairline
Key Takeaways Known as a creative central midfielder at major football clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea, Cesc Fàbregas is now a football coach at Serie A club Como. Male pattern hair loss is primarily genetic 1. For someone predisposed to it, thinning tends to progress over time, and while stress (like in the case…
Read MoreStem Cell Hair Transplant & The Future of Hair Restoration
Key Takeaways: What Is a Stem Cell Hair Transplant? Stem cell hair transplants are a group of experimental treatments aimed at getting non-productive hair follicles to produce new hair. A typical process involves taking a small amount of fat, bone marrow, or scalp tissue. The cells in these tissues are separated to isolate those that…
Read MoreDoes Finasteride Affect Your Sperm? What the Evidence Shows
Key Takeaways You may be considering or have already started using finasteride to manage your hair loss. Perhaps you have heard it has certain side effects, especially in relation to semen production and function. Below, we will discuss finasteride, its side effects, and what you should do if you have any concerns. What Is Finasteride?…
Read MoreDoes Folliculitis Cause Hair Loss? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Key Takeaways Folliculitis is the inflammation of a hair follicle (the opening in the skin from which hair grows). It can develop anywhere there is hair-bearing skin, including the scalp, face, back, neck, chest, and thighs. Our focus here will mainly be on scalp folliculitis and how it might affect hair growth on one of…
Read MoreHow Much is Normal Hair Loss Per Day for a Female?
Key Takeaways: How Much Hair Loss Is Normal Each Day? We lose on average 50-100 hairs each day.1 This is a normal pattern of hair shedding we all undergo. This is because certain hairs have reached the end of their life cycle and must be shed to allow for new growth. You will often notice…
Read MoreCan a Norwood 7 Get a Hair Transplant? All You Need to Know: All You Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Hair transplantation may be possible for selected patients with Norwood 7 hair loss. Full density coverage, however, is rarely achievable. What is Norwood 7 hair? Norwood 7 hair loss is the most advanced form of male pattern hair loss. The remaining hair forms a horseshoe-shaped band at the sides and the back of…
Read MoreFemale Pattern Baldness (Androgenetic Alopecia): Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Key Takeaways Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is the most common hair loss condition affecting women, where hair loss is seen in the hair parting and crown. It affects over half of women in their lifetime. The first symptoms may develop in the teenage years and lead to progressive hair loss. It involves a progressive…
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