Insights from Expert MDs

Welcome to XYON's Insights from Expert MDs. Here you’ll find easy-to-read articles that cover everything you need to know about male and female hair loss, overall hair health, as well as men's sexual health. They’re all reviewed by our doctors, so you can trust that they’re scientifically accurate.


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RU58841 for Hair Loss
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RU58841 for Hair Loss

RU58841 is a non-steroidal anti-androgen that comes up in hair loss communities as a possible alternative for topical finasteride. Unlike finasteride, it hasn't been tested extensively in humans so...

Hair HealthHow To Prepare for a Hair Transplant

How To Prepare for a Hair Transplant

Preparing for getting a hair transplant is important and by taking the proper steps you can help improve the quality of your results. In this guide, Dr. Simon Pimstone MD, PhD, FRCPC, internal medi...

Hair loss treatmentsPartner Spotlight: Unger Medical (NYC)

Partner Spotlight: Unger Medical (NYC)

Unger Medical is a boutique, surgeon-led hair restoration clinic on Park Avenue in New York City, known for meticulous planning, natural-looking results, and a one-patient-per-day focus. In this XY...

Hair loss treatments7 Dermatologist Recommended Hair Growth Products

7 Dermatologist Recommended Hair Growth Products

With so many options to choose from, it can be hard to know which hair loss solutions actually work. We rounded up the top 7 hair growth solutions and products and had them fact-checked by a board-...

Hair loss treatmentsPartner Spotlight: Anti Aging Vancouver

Partner Spotlight: Anti Aging Vancouver

Anti-Aging Vancouver is a leading physician-led clinic in Vancouver, offering whole-body anti-aging care, injectables, advanced laser treatments, hormonal optimization, regenerative medicine, and h...

Hair loss treatmentsPartner Spotlight: Anderson Center for Hair

Partner Spotlight: Anderson Center for Hair

Modern hair transplants can look so natural that even close inspection won’t reveal surgery. In this month’s Partner Spotlight, we feature Dr. Ken Anderson of Anderson Center for Hair in Atlanta, a...

Hair loss treatmentsDoes Finasteride Work?

Does Finasteride Work?

Finasteride remains the gold-standard treatment for male pattern baldness, but results vary by person. Learn how it works, who benefits most, how long it takes to see changes, what to expect at the...

Hair HealthHow to Prevent Hair Loss

How to Prevent Hair Loss

Hair loss is more common than you think, but what if we told you that there are ways to prevent it? Effective prevention starts with correctly identifying the cause of your hair loss and following ...

Hair HealthDoes Minoxidil Work for a Receding Hairline

Does Minoxidil Work for a Receding Hairline

Minoxidil can assist with stopping a hairline from receding. It is not exactly clear how minoxidil works but may have its effect by increasing blood flow to the follicle or by stimulating follicle ...

Hair loss treatmentsXYON Health Partner Spotlight: Hasson & Wong

XYON Health Partner Spotlight: Hasson & Wong

Discover why Hasson & Wong are recognized as Vancouver’s top hair transplant surgeons. Learn about their innovative FUT and FUE techniques, transparent pricing, and commitment to natural, lasti...

Hair HealthTopical Finasteride in Canada: 2026 Guide

Topical Finasteride in Canada: 2026 Guide

Topical finasteride is emerging as an option for Canadians who want finasteride’s hair-saving benefits but worry about systemic side effects. This 2025 guide breaks down how it works, how it compar...

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How to Boost Confidence While Coping with Hair Loss

If you're experiencing hair loss, it’s normal to notice a dip in confidence. The experience can be uncomfortable and hard to talk about, but we want to help by offering a few practical tips for wha...

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How To Maintain Sexual Health

Men’s sexual health is core to overall wellbeing, not just bedroom performance. This piece by Dr. Simon Pimstone covers benefits of sex, common issues like ED and low libido, evidence-based lifesty...

Hair loss treatmentsPartner Spotlight: Trichogenics, Hair Transplants in Greece & Israel

Partner Spotlight: Trichogenics, Hair Transplants in Greece & Israel

For anyone looking for the best country for a hair transplant, one name that stands out is Trichogenics. With modern clinics in Greece and Israel, the clinic has become a trusted destination for pa...

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How Finasteride Affects Male Fertility

If you're a younger male patient struggling with hair loss, you may be wondering whether finasteride is safe to take if you're planning on having a family. It's an excellent question and is one of ...

Hair loss treatmentsBefore and After Using Oral Minoxidil

Before and After Using Oral Minoxidil

Oral minoxidil is increasing in popularity as a potential off-label solution for patients experiencing pattern hair loss. The fact that it's available in lower doses has been associated with a redu...

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XYON Health Clinic Connect Partner Spotlight: Dr. Ross Kopelman, Leading Hair Transplant Surgeon in NYC

XYON Health is proud to partner with the leading hair transplant clinic in NYC, Kopelman Hair Restoration. Dr. Ross Kopelman stands out as a premium provider of high-end hair transplants with a gro...

Hair loss treatmentsWhat Is Breezula® (Clascoterone)?

What Is Breezula® (Clascoterone)?

Breezula® (clascoterone) is a promising topical antiandrogen currently in late-stage clinical trials for treating male and female pattern hair loss. Unlike finasteride, which lowers DHT levels syst...

Hair loss treatmentsIs Finasteride Safe?

Is Finasteride Safe?

Finasteride is by far the most prescribed hair loss medication for men, but is it safe? With compounded and non-FDA-approved forms of finasteride on the rise and an increase in reports of potential...

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Tadalafil Dosage Guide

Along with sildenafil, tadalafil is a medication commonly prescribed for erectile dysfunction. It’s available in several different dosage strengths and two different dosing regimens. The typical do...

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Is Topical Finasteride FDA-Approved?

A recent warning issued by the FDA has sounded the alarm for physicians, pharmacists, and consumers, about the potential safety risks surrounding compounded topical finasteride treatments for hair ...

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How to Avoid Erectile Dysfunction on Dutasteride for Hair Loss

Dutasteride, a drug belonging to the same family as finasteride, is increasingly being prescribed off-label as an alternative to finasteride.  Let’s take a closer look at whether dutasteride causes...

Hair loss treatmentsSmears of topical finasteride cream to show difference in texture compared to oral finasteride.

Topical Finasteride vs. Oral Finasteride

Finasteride is a clinically proven treatment for men’s hair loss and is available in several different forms. Using oral or topical finasteride has some important implications for cost, safety, eff...

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Using Finasteride After A Hair Transplant

You may be wondering you still need to take finasteride after undergoing a surgical hair transplant. In general, it's highly recommended that you continue to take finasteride to slow down the thinn...