E102 - How to Stop Your Hair Loss Before It's Too Late (Full Guide) | Dr. Raghu Reddy

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Hair loss is one of the most common and misunderstood issues in men’s health. In this episode, Dr. Raghu Reddy, one of the UK’s leading hair restoration experts, joins the show for a deep dive into everything you need to know about prevention, treatment, and long-term strategy.

Going over my own transplant, why I did it, how the process actually works, and what most people don’t understand going into it. From Finasteride and PRP to stem cells and transplants, Dr. Reddy breaks down what really works and what to avoid.

00:00 Introduction 01:40 Why Mike chose to document his hair transplant on YouTube 04:12 Breaking taboos around male cosmetic procedures 06:45 The risks of going to cheap, unregulated hair transplant clinics 09:11 Planning for long-term hair preservation with fewer grafts 12:29 Advances in surgical techniques vs stalled innovation in cloning 14:41 Causes of hair loss: genes, stress, hormones and ageing 17:36 Steroids, DHT and hair loss acceleration in fitness culture 19:08 What made Mike an ideal candidate for a successful transplant 22:49 Managing expectations and styling post-transplant 26:05 Why a two-day procedure leads to more precision and safety 29:00 The gym, healing, and avoiding early mistakes after surgery 32:21 Hair shedding timeline and what to expect in regrowth 34:01 Rise in beard transplants and cultural beauty standards 36:40 What causes a procedure to fail and how they fix it 40:38 Tips for recovery, swelling, and avoiding sun damage 43:21 Finasteride myths, side effects and how to dose it smartly 51:26 Topical vs oral treatments and new options like Dutasteride 56:03 Everyday habits that protect and support healthy hair growth 59:00 Greying hair, copper deficiency and potential solutions 1:02:21 Can you regrow lost hair or just preserve what’s left 1:04:42 PRP, stem cells and the ethics of unproven treatments 1:07:26 What’s next for Raghu and the future of hair restoration 1:11:19 Advice for young men losing hair too early

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