Posts by Dr Roshan Vara
Analysing 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 of all time, holding the title of England’s all time top goalscorer. He started with a glittering career at Tottenham and now continues to break records with Bayern Munich. From early in his career, while he was still at Tottenham Hotspur, his receding…
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 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 day1. 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…
Read MoreJames Nesbitt Hair Transplant: Before, After, and His New Hairline
Key Takeaways: Northern Irish actor James Nesbitt, known for his role as Adam Williams in the British comedy-drama series Cold Feet, has a much fuller hairline than before thanks to multiple hair transplants. Actors and public figures are often expected to look a certain way. For many people working in these professions, being in the…
Read MoreWhat to Eat and Avoid After a Hair Transplant
Key Takeaways: After a hair transplant, you can resume your usual diet as soon as you feel up to it. As it is typically a one-day procedure using local anaesthetic, there are not many restrictions on foods or drinks you can have before and after the procedure. A healthy and balanced diet supports normal wound…
Read MoreHow Much Hair Loss Is Normal in the Shower?
Key Takeaways: On average, a person loses 100 hairs every day, subject to individual variation.1 Shedding of your hair takes place throughout the day and is a completely normal part of the hair cycle. It just so happens you are going to notice this loss more on your pillow, when you are brushing your hair,…
Read MoreFinasteride for women: Risks, Safety Issues, and Alternatives
Key Takeaways: You may have heard about finasteride as a medication to treat hair loss. It is most often recommended for use in men. This article discusses the evidence for its use in women, side effects, and alternatives. What is Finasteride? Finasteride is a medication that reduces a potent testosterone-related hormone called dihydrotestosterone(DHT) It is…
Read MoreGabriel Magalhães Hair Transplant: His Journey and Our Full Expert Analysis
Key Takeaways: 1. Did Gabriel Magalhães have a hair transplant? Gabriel Magalhães confirmed his hair transplant in 2022 after taking inspiration from teammate Rob Holding, who is also an Arsenal player. The procedure journey was shared online, showing before-and-after pictures and his experience at the clinic. 2. How much hair loss did he have? Our…
Read MoreWhen Can You Use Nizoral After a Hair Transplant?
Key Takeaways You can usually begin using Nizoral 10-14 days after a hair transplant if your scalp is healing well and the scabs have cleared. You need to wait longer if you have bleeding, marked redness, signs of infection such as swelling, tenderness, and discharge, or remaining crusting. Not everyone heals on the same timeline,…
Read MoreWhich Blood Tests Are Required for Hair Loss in Women?
Key Takeaways: Blood testing can help narrow down the possible causes of hair loss in women. They are useful because the appearance of hair loss alone does not always reveal if there is an underlying source that must be taken into account. Which Blood Tests Are Used for Hair Loss in Women? There is no…
Read MoreFemale Hair Transplant Guide
If you’re a female experiencing hair loss, you may be considering getting a female hair transplant. We understand that each woman’s hair-loss journey is unique, which is why we’ve compiled this in-depth resource to help you make informed decisions about your hair-restoration options. Whether you’re dealing with genetic factors, hormonal changes, or other underlying conditions,…
Read MoreAndros Townsend Hair Transplant: Our Review of His Hair Loss and Restored Hairline
Key Takeaways: Currently playing for PT Prachuap FC in the Thai League 1, Andros Townsend is a professional with top-flight experience in the English Premier League and has made appearances for the England team at both the U-21 and senior levels. During his early senior years at Tottenham Hotspur, he had a relatively full hairline…
Read MoreDr Vara featured on ITV’s This Morning
When ‘Nice Hair Transplant’ Isn’t The Compliment You Were Hoping For… When our repair surgery patient Shaun Farley mentioned this in his interview on ITV’s This Morning, it stuck with us: when someone says “your hair transplant looks good,” it should not be the first compliment you were hoping to receive after getting one. It’s…
Read More2026 World Cup Stars and Hair Transplant Speculation: 5 Footballers to Watch Out For
Key Takeaways As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, some of football’s biggest names will once again be in the spotlight, not only for their performances on the pitch but also for the changes in their appearance over the years. In the last decade, the culture around hair transplants has changed dramatically. What was once…
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