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Hair GP

Hair GP offers a range of personalised treatments for hair loss and hair restoration. Experiencing hair loss? Hair GP is your solution.

Our expert team of medical professionals specialises in diagnosing and treating all types of hair loss, including male/female pattern baldness, alopecia, and thinning. We offer a range of personalised treatments:

PRP therapy (using your own blood's growth factors)
Hair transplants (for significant hair loss)
Medications (proven to slow or reverse hair loss)
Additional therapies (laser, nutrition, etc.) We understand your concerns and create tailored treatment plans to meet your specific needs. Our goal is to restore your hair and your confidence. Take the first step: schedule a consultation at the Hair GP today.

26/03/2026

These are the 5 hair loss mistakes I see women make every single week in clinic.

1) Buying supplements before getting bloods done 2) Accepting “it’s normal for your age” 3) Waiting until it’s “bad enough” 4)Only treating the hair, not the cause 5)Thinking it’s just stress

If you’ve made any of these…you’re not alone. Most women do.

But here’s the thing: the sooner you identify the real cause, the more hair you keep.

Hair loss in perimenopause and menopause isn’t a mystery. It’s a puzzle….and it can be solved.

15/03/2026

Normal blood results don't always mean normal for your hair. Lab reference ranges are designed to detect disease, not to tell you whether your levels are good enough for hair growth. There's a difference, and it matters.

13/03/2026

"It's just stress" is the most common thing women with hair loss are told. And sometimes stress is part of it. But it's rarely the whole story. If no one's looked at your thyroid, your ferritin, or your hormones, your hair loss hasn't been fully investigated yet.

11/03/2026

So excited to announce that Hair GP is a finalist in the 2026! Thrilled to be a finalist alongside such wonderful colleagues! ✨

10/03/2026

Saw palmetto is everywhere for hair loss — here's how it actually works

How it works: 🔬 Contains fatty acids (lauric, myristic, oleic) 🔬 Inhibits 5-alpha reductase by ~32% 🔬 Reduces conversion of testosterone to DHT 🔬 Also blocks DHT binding to androgen receptors

⚠️ Always check with your doctor before starting any new supplement.

08/03/2026

Pumpkin seed oil is everywhere for hair loss — but does it actually work?

How it works: 1️⃣ Testosterone converts to DHT via 5-alpha reductase enzyme 2️⃣ DHT binds to hair follicle receptors → follicles shrink 3️⃣ Pumpkin seed oil contains beta-sitosterol 4️⃣ Beta-sitosterol inhibits 5-alpha reductase 5️⃣ Less DHT = less follicle damage

Not as potent as finasteride — but a gentler, natural alternative worth considering.

⚠️ Always check with your doctor before starting any new supplement.

01/03/2026

Please don't start DHT blockers just because you saw them on social media.

Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil are natural, but they work by blocking hormones. That's not safe for everyone.

You need medical advice FIRST if you:

❌ Are pregnant or trying to conceive → DHT is essential for male foetal development. Blocking it causes birth defects.

❌ Are breastfeeding → No safety data. Avoid.

❌ Have a history of hormone-sensitive cancers → Breast, ovarian, uterine — discuss with your oncologist.

❌ Take blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin) → Saw palmetto increases bleeding risk.

❌ Are on the contraceptive pill or HRT → Saw palmetto may reduce effectiveness.

❌ Have liver conditions

❌ Take lithium or blood pressure medication

❌ Are under 18

This list isn't exhaustive.

There are drug interactions, individual health factors, and underlying conditions that matter. Your GP or a hair loss specialist can help you work out if these supplements are safe AND appropriate for your specific situation.

Natural ≠ safe for everyone.

Your feed is not a substitute for medical advice. 💚

28/02/2026

Hair loss is a symptom not a diagnosis. And yet most women do exactly what you’d never do with a broken-down car:guess what’s wrong and hope for the best. Biotin won’t fix a thyroid problem, rosemary oil won’t raise your ferritin and a £40 serum won’t reverse female pattern hair loss. Every type of hair loss has a different cause and treatment. Without knowing which one you’re dealing with you’re pouring money down the drain. At Hair GP we don’t guess. We diagnose first with a full clinical history, trichoscopy, examination, then we treat. If you’ve been loosing hair and no one has actually investigated why, then that’s where we come in. Link in bio to book a diagnostic consultation.

27/02/2026

Not all iron is created equal 🥩🥬

Your body absorbs iron very differently depending on its source:

Haem iron (meat, fish, poultry) → 15-35% absorbed → Not affected by other foods

Non-haem iron (plants, eggs, fortified foods) → 2-20% absorbed → Highly affected by what else you eat

This explains why you can eat "iron-rich" foods and still have low ferritin.

Boost absorption: ✅ Pair with vitamin C (can increase absorption 2-3x) ✅ Lentils + tomatoes, spinach + lemon, beans + peppers ✅ Cook in cast iron

What blocks absorption: ❌ Tea within 1 hour of meals (reduces absorption up to 62%) ❌ Coffee within 1 hour (reduces absorption up to 39%) ❌ Calcium supplements with food

You CAN get enough iron on a plant-based diet, but strategy matters.

25/02/2026

Your "healthy" diet might be starving your hair 🥗

Hair is made of protein (keratin). If you're not eating enough, your body prioritises essential functions and hair growth isn't one of them.

How much do you need? 📊 Minimum 1g protein per kg body weight 📊 65kg = 65g protein daily 📊 Spread across the day, not just at dinner

Good sources: 🥚 Eggs (6g each) 🐟 Fish (20-25g per portion) 🍗 Chicken (25-30g per portion) 🫘 Lentils (9g per 100g) 🥛 Greek yoghurt (10g per 100g)

If your diet has changed and your hair has too, there's your answer.

22/02/2026

Follow the link (below and in bio) for our free Perimenopause Guide: https://hairgp.co.uk/conditions/perimenopause-hair-loss/
Losing your hair in your 40s can feel frightening.
No one prepares you for how personal it feels.
It’s not ‘just ageing.’
And it’s not something you should be told to ignore.
As a GP and hair restoration specialist, I see how often this is dismissed — when in reality, hormonal shifts during perimenopause directly affect follicle health.
The earlier you intervene, the more options you have.

21/02/2026

PCOS hair loss isn't random — it's driven by a hormone chain reaction. Here's how inositol helps break it 👇

The PCOS hair loss pathway: 1️⃣ Insulin resistance → your cells don't respond to insulin properly 2️⃣ Body produces MORE insulin to compensate 3️⃣ High insulin tells ovaries to make more testosterone 4️⃣ Testosterone converts to DHT 5️⃣ DHT shrinks hair follicles → thinning hair

How inositol works: ✅ Acts as a second messenger for insulin ✅ Helps cells respond properly → better insulin sensitivity ✅ Lower insulin → less ovarian stimulation ✅ Lower testosterone → less DHT → less hair damage

This targets the ROOT CAUSE — not just the symptom.

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