When Is the Best Time to Start Hair Loss Treatment?
Many patients ask us when the best time to start hair loss treatment is. But what if we told you that the answer is actually more complicated than just age? In this article, we'll address some of t...
Using Ketoconazole and DHT Blocking Shampoo For Hair Loss
Ketoconazole shampoo is a popular shampoo used to treat and manage dandruff, but more recently it's been recognized as potentially useful for hair loss. Join us as we explore whether ketoconazole s...
Rogaine® is the brand name for the popular over-the-counter medication for hair loss. But does it really work? Join us as we explore whether Rogaine® truly works and explain people might experience...
Microneedling For Hair Loss: Do You Need It?
Microneedling has long been used in the aesthetic space for skin care, but it's more recently gained attention for benefits in hair growth. But does microneedling help with hair loss and is it safe...
How to Make Topical Finasteride
Topical finasteride is a popular treatment for pattern hair loss, but can you make your own solution at home? Join us as we explain why we don't recommend this, including valuable input from Dr.Pim...
Microdosing Finasteride: What Is It? Does It Work?
To minimize the risk of side effects, some people have turned to microdosing finasteride and other hair loss treatments. In fact, reducing absorption of medications into the bloodstream often corre...
Treatment Adherence: The Secret to Great Hair Regrowth Results
Wondering why some people get good results with hair loss treatment and others get great results? The secret might be simpler than you think: following your doctor's instructions and being as consi...
Will Rice Water Grow Your Hair?
You might have heard about the trend of using rice water on your hair to enhance hair growth. But have you ever wondered where this originates from and if it's actually beneficial for hair growth? ...
Does Spironolactone Cause Weight Gain?
Spironolactone can be a helpful medication for a variety of conditions ranging from heart failure to female pattern hair loss as a result of PCOS. But can spironolactone cause weight gain? We explo...
Essential Oils for Hair Growth
Essential oils have long played a significant role in alternative medicine and the cosmetic industry, but more recently they've attracted attention for potential use in hair loss. But are they actu...
What Are DHT Blockers and How Do They Affect Hair Loss?
DHT blockers are a popular and clinically proven solution for progressively thinning hair. Examples are the drugs finasteride and dutasteride, which work by acting on the enzyme responsible for cha...
Biotin has the reputation of a fast and effective solution for hair growth, but to what extent is this true? Join us as we delve into this topic, exploring the properties of biotin that are benefic...
Does Collagen Help Hair Growth?
Collagen has been shown to play a part in regulating the hair cycle and supporting the normal development of hair and skin cells. But how much should you take and is it really as effective as the b...
Hair Thickening Shampoos: Do They Work? Q&A with Dr. Han
Hair thickening shampoos are one of the most popular categories of hair care products. But do they actually work and how do you make sure that you're picking the right one? Join us in this editoria...
Spironolactone is often prescribed off-label to help manage symptoms of PCOS. The medication works by modifying the body’s response to male sex steroid hormones, which in some women can cause exces...
Finasteride and Prostate Health
Finasteride is known for its ability to lower DHT concentrations, which can offer patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) major relief from symptoms. It accomplishes this by lowe...
When it comes to patchy or sparse beard hair, there is no shortage of treatments that claim to be effective. But do any of these actually work? Minoxidil has been identified as a potential treatmen...
Minoxidil is a medication available in both topical and oral forms and is an important treatment option for men and women experiencing pattern hair loss. When taking minoxidil, it's important to fo...
Spironolactone is type of medication called an anti-androgen that can help treat thinning hair by blocking the effects and production of androgens such as DHT. A small body of data from clinical an...
Finasteride and Minoxidil for Hair Loss
Finasteride and minoxidil are individually effective in treating pattern hair loss. While more data is needed, preliminary research suggests that taking these treatments together as a combination t...
Vitamins and specially formulated hair supplements are popular and readily accessible ways to maintain the health of hair and skin. But do they actually work for hair loss? It's established that mi...
Spironolactone is used off-label to manage many medical conditions including pattern hair loss. While it's been shown to be effective in treating hair loss, there are possible risks and side effect...
Although the involvement of androgens in female pattern hair loss is less clear, there is some data that suggests that finasteride is an efficacious treatment for some women. If you choose to take ...
Finasteride Side Effects in Women
When it comes to the safety of finasteride treatment for female pattern hair loss, the risks are surprisingly similar between women and men, with the exception of its contraindication in women of c...