Vaniqa Cream for Facial Hair: What It Is and How It Works
There are plenty of ways to tackle unwanted facial hair. One option? Vaniqa cream. It won’t remove the hair, but it does slow down growth.
Is Oral Minoxidil Better Than Topical?
Minoxidil has been used to treat hair loss for decades. Initially trialled for high blood pressure, a noticeable side effect of the drug was increased hair growth. This discovery sparked further research, leading to minoxidil being repurposed for treating hair loss in both men and women. The effectiveness of minoxidil in promoting hair growth is […]
How to Store Wegovy (Semaglutide)
Wegovy is a popular weight loss injection from Novo Nordisk. Originally designed to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels, this medication mimics the hormones in your body to help you lose weight. Specifically, the active ingredient (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 agonist. This means it binds to the same receptors as […]
What are the Symptoms of Obesity?
Obesity is an ever-more common problem in the UK. As of 2023, over a quarter of people in the UK were living with obesity, part of an upward trend since 2015. While there are a wide range of societal factors that can be seen as partly responsible for this (including an increase in sedentary work, […]
Do You Have to Use Minoxidil Forever?
Minoxidil is a hair loss medication that works by providing increased blood flow to your hair follicles. To discuss how minoxidil works, we should look at the phases of the hair growth cycle and the mechanics of hair loss. In a normal hair growth cycle, each follicle will begin producing a single hair strand, weaving […]
How Sarah Lost 6 Stone Using Weight Loss Jabs | ITV This Morning
Appearing on ITV’s This Morning, Sarah Le Brocq shares how she lost six stone in just over a year with the help of weight loss injection Wegovy and support from our team of clinical experts.
What Causes Postpartum Hair Loss?
Postpartum hair loss is a thinning of the hair that can happen after giving birth. There are a lot of hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy and after childbirth; these changes can affect the hair follicles, leading to hair loss. Typically, increased hair shedding will start around three months after childbirth and can last for several months before returning […]
Is Orlistat Safe?
Orlistat (Xenical) is a popular weight loss medication often referred to as a ‘fat-binder’. It works by interfering with certain digestive enzymes in your gut to stop you absorbing fat from the food you eat. Orlistat is considered to be a safe and effective weight loss aid when used correctly. Who Can Take Orlistat? Orlistat […]
How Long Does Postpartum Hair Loss Last?
Postpartum hair loss is a phenomenon where mothers experience significant hair loss in the period following childbirth. While it is a common occurrence, it can be a very distressing experience for women. During pregnancy, the higher levels of oestrogen increases the growth phase of the hair cycle, resulting in less hair loss. However, after birth, […]
Does Minoxidil Work?
Thinking of trying out minoxidil for hair loss? Find out more about what to expect when taking minoxidil with this article from Simple Online Pharmacy.
