The Alopecia Help Collection

If you wear a wig, topper or hair system and you’re struggling with scalp sweating today, I’m thinking of you. As temperatures climb across the UK, Dr Gwen Adey explains why sweating under wigs happens, why many people don’t realise treatment options exist, and how reducing excessive scalp sweating may help make life under a wig more comfortable.

Excerpt Scientists are now experimenting with engineering early hair follicle structures using living cells, biomaterials and advanced bioprinting technologies. Could regenerative medicine eventually move beyond preserving hair… toward creating entirely new follicles?

New research suggests PRP is far more complex than platelet count alone, with patient biology and inflammation also influencing outcomes.

Hair follicles exist within a living scalp environment — and ultrasound may help us understand that environment better.

Hair doesn’t always come from the scalp. A 2026 case shows how “unwanted” beard hair can be repurposed in transplant surgery.

Hair loss in women is multi-factor, not just hormonal. Treating one part alone often explains why many women don’t see results.

Hair loss is not just hormonal. The environment inside the hair follicle may change, becoming less stable and more inflamed.

2026 study found PRP improved hair transplant density by ~25% at 6 mont

Laser therapy may help reduce inflammation in scarring alopecia, but current evidence is limited and uncertain.

Hair loss exposes the scalp to more sun. Learn why this matters for skin cancer risk—and how simple protection can make a difference.

PRP can only work where hair follicles are still present. Your type of hair loss and how advanced it is determine whether treatment can help

PRP improves hair density. New research shows your body’s underlying biology plays a major role in how well your hair responds.

Androgenetic alopecia treatment 2026: what actually works? A clear, evidence-based guide to new therapies, PRP, and what to avoid.

Stress can contribute to hair loss, but it is rarely the only cause. A wider, structured assessment often provides clarity.

Before & after hair loss photos can be misleading sometimes. Here we talk about tricks of light, angles, colour, camouflage and AI.

Exosomes are trending, but safety comes first. Why Growth Factor Hair Clinic won’t offer exosome hair treatment.

New 2025 study shows scarring alopecia isn’t caused by ferritin, folate, vitamin B12, vitamin D or thyroid problems.