Would You Talk to Your Mom About Hair Loss? An Interview with Dr. Christina Han, MD
Would you ever talk to your mom about something like hair loss? Changing bodies are just one facet of womanhood and this Mother's Day, we want to shine the spotlight on hair loss and why it's impor...
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...
Ozempic is primarily prescribed as a treatment for diabetes, but it is becoming more and more popular for weight loss and management. With the increasing popularity, multiple reports of hair loss a...
Hats are an ideal fashion option for those with thinning hair, to hide hair loss and even for protection from the sun and the cold. But could they also be responsible for hair loss? We explore this...
Can Conditioner Cause Hair Loss?
Many people will use conditioner every time they wash their hair, but can conditioner cause hair loss? Join us in an interview with Dr. Christina Han as she debunks the myths surrounding conditione...
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...
For many women, menopause is a significant stage in one's life. In this article, we're shedding light on hair loss, a less-talked about "symptom" of menopause. As the body's production of estrogen ...
Is Female Pattern Hair Loss Reversible?
Male and female pattern baldness are often grouped together into one hair loss condition. But there are some important differences between these conditions, that could have implications for clinica...
3 Ways to Support Your Partner with Hair Loss
For many people, hair loss is a sensitive issue. But what if that person is someone you know and deeply care about? What's the best way to support your partner with hair loss? Read our guide on how...
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...
Female hair loss can be triggered by many different factors and it's a complex issue that should be carefully investigated. Hair loss can affect women at any age, but there are some causes of hair ...
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...
Postpartum hair loss is a common issue faced by new mothers and it's caused in part by hormonal changes that occur shortly after delivery of the baby. In many cases, post pregnancy hair loss resolv...
It's believed that PCOS affects approximately ten percent of women in their reproductive years. The signs and symptoms of this hormonal disorder can include dermatological issues like acne, excessi...
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...