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PCOS and Hair Loss: Why Thinning Hair May Be More Than “Just Hormones”
New research suggests PCOS hair loss may involve insulin resistance and inflammation — not just hormones alone.
Gwen Adey
May 134 min read
Telogen Effluvium in Women: What This 2026 Study Found About Stress, Illness, Ferritin and Vitamin D
A 2026 study found stress, infections, low ferritin and vitamin D deficiency commonly linked to sudden hair shedding.
Gwen Adey
May 95 min read
Stop Wasting Money on Biotin for Hair Loss
A major 2026 review found little evidence that biotin supplements help most hair loss sufferers unless true deficiency exists.
Gwen Adey
May 95 min read
Scalp Changes in Androgenetic Alopecia: What Does Ultrasound Reveal?
A 2024 ultrasound study found measurable scalp tissue changes beneath the surface in androgenetic alopecia.
Gwen Adey
May 63 min read
Scalp Ultrasound in Hair Loss Medicine: Why I Routinely Use Ultra High-Frequency Imaging in Alopecia Assessment
Hair follicles exist within a living scalp environment — and ultrasound may help us understand that environment better.
Gwen Adey
May 63 min read
Beyond Beard Hair: Can Body Hair From Other Areas Help a Hair Transplant?
Hair transplant donor hair isn’t limited to scalp or beard—this case shows how body hair can improve coverage in advanced hair loss.
Gwen Adey
May 43 min read
No Donor Hair? Not Always: How Surgeons Are Repurposing Hair in Transplants
Hair doesn’t always come from the scalp. A 2026 case shows how “unwanted” beard hair can be repurposed in transplant surgery.
Gwen Adey
May 42 min read
Female Pattern Hair Loss: Why Many Women Don’t See Results (What a 2026 Medical Review Reveals)
Hair loss in women is multi-factor, not just hormonal. Treating one part alone often explains why many women don’t see results.
Gwen Adey
May 44 min read
Microbiome and Hair Loss: A 2026 Study Suggests Scalp Microbiome May Play a Role Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss is not just hormonal. The environment inside the hair follicle may change, becoming less stable and more inflamed.
Gwen Adey
Apr 283 min read
Does PRP Improve Hair Transplant Results? What a New April 2026 Study Shows
2026 study found PRP improved hair transplant density by ~25% at 6 mont
Gwen Adey
Apr 282 min read
Laser Therapy for Scarring Alopecia (Scarring Hair Loss): What Current Evidence Suggests
Laser therapy may help reduce inflammation in scarring alopecia, but current evidence is limited and uncertain.
Gwen Adey
Apr 253 min read
Alopecia and Scalp Skin Cancer: Why Sun Protection Matters
Hair loss exposes the scalp to more sun. Learn why this matters for skin cancer risk—and how simple protection can make a difference.
Gwen Adey
Apr 213 min read
Why PRP Hair Treatment Works Differently in Different People — Part 2: The Hair Loss Factor (Type of Hair Loss, Severity, and Follicle Presence)
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
Gwen Adey
Apr 133 min read
Why PRP Hair treatment Works Differently in Different People - Part 1: The General Health Issue
PRP improves hair density. New research shows your body’s underlying biology plays a major role in how well your hair responds.
Gwen Adey
Apr 133 min read
The Future of Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment (2026 update of existing and new emerging treatments)
Androgenetic alopecia treatment 2026: what actually works? A clear, evidence-based guide to new therapies, PRP, and what to avoid.
Gwen Adey
Apr 63 min read
Why PRP for Hair Loss Doesn’t Work for Everyone (Explained Simply Using 2026 Research)
Why does PRP work for some people and not others? A clear, evidence-based guide to PRP for hair loss and results.
Gwen Adey
Apr 34 min read
Stress and Hair Loss: Understanding the Bigger Picture
Stress can contribute to hair loss, but it is rarely the only cause. A wider, structured assessment often provides clarity.
Gwen Adey
Feb 212 min read
Hair Loss Treatment Before and After Photos - How a picture can sometimes tell a thousand lies
Before & after hair loss photos can be misleading sometimes. Here we talk about tricks of light, angles, colour, camouflage and AI.
Gwen Adey
Feb 153 min read
Why we don’t offer NAD⁺ therapies
We don’t recommend NAD+ because evidence of long-term benefit and safety in healthy people is still limited.
Gwen Adey
Feb 44 min read
The Emperor’s New Exosomes: Why We Don’t Offer Exosome Hair Treatment at Growth Factor Hair Clinic
Exosomes are trending, but safety comes first. Why Growth Factor Hair Clinic won’t offer exosome hair treatment.
Gwen Adey
Nov 11, 20254 min read
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