Expert articles about hair transplants, hair loss, treatments and more from our team of specialists.
Which hair loss treatments have evidence? Comparison of finasteride, minoxidil, oral minoxidil, PRP and hair transplantation.
DHT is formed from testosterone and can shrink sensitive follicles. How the hormone works, what can be treated, and when a transplant is needed.
Guide to minoxidil for hair loss: 2% and 5%, oral minoxidil in Sweden, use in women, timeline and side effects.
Hair transplant month by month: what you see after 1, 3, 6 and 12 months. Shock loss, early growth and when the final result can be assessed.
How long does a hair transplant last? Transplanted hair is usually permanent. Surrounding hair can keep thinning – this is how the result is kept over time.
Does a hair transplant hurt? How local anaesthesia works, what you feel during the procedure and how tenderness is handled in the first days.
How visible are scars after a hair transplant? The difference between FUE and FUT, healing in the donor area, and how older scars can be hidden.
How many hair transplants can you have? Donor area, healing and planning set the limit. Learn about treatments, timing and consultation.
Diffuse hair loss means even thinning across the scalp. Read about causes, symptoms, assessment, PRP and when a transplant may fit.
Celebrities who have had hair transplants: public figures who spoke openly, our own patients on film, methods, safety and what to consider next.
When can you wash your hair after a hair transplant? Guide to shampoo, washing technique and what to avoid during healing.
Scalp folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicles with red spots or pimples. Read about causes, treatment and when to seek medical care.
When can you cut and colour hair after a hair transplant? Timeline for clippers and chemical colouring after transplantation.
FUE vs DHI hair transplantation: differences, benefits, prices and when each method may suit you.
Want to add density to a thinning crown or whorl? Learn about graft requirements, whorl design, FUE and the cost of a crown hair transplant.
Can you have a hair transplant under 25? Learn about risks, when it may be suitable, medical treatment and planning for younger patients.
Want to fill deep temple recession and restore your hairline? Learn about graft requirements, design, techniques and the cost of a temple hair transplant.
Hair transplant without shaving restores density discreetly with preserved hairstyle, precise FUE technique, aftercare and pricing in Sweden.
Hair transplant risks explained, common side effects, rare complications and how Akacia Medical reduces risk with FUE.
Learn about alopecia areata (patchy hair loss): symptoms, causes, PRP and when a hair transplant may be relevant. Evidence-based guide from Akacia Medical.
How fast does hair grow – and how much per week, month or year? Akacia Medical guide on hair growth, shock loss after FUE, PRP and how to support faster regrowth.
What is a graft? Learn graft calculation, the Norwood and Ludwig scales, the donor area and how many grafts are needed for a hair transplant.
An evidence-based guide to dermaroller (microneedling) for male pattern hair loss: how it works, how to use it safely, and when PRP or FUE can be better choices.
Learn the difference between straight, M-shaped and receding hairlines. Akacia Medical explains causes, treatment and hairline transplantation.
Discover hairstyles for men with thin hair that conceal temples and a sparse crown, with styling tips and treatment options at Akacia Medical.
