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...
Topical Finasteride and Erectile Dysfunction
If you're leaning towards finasteride as a hair loss treatment but are worried about sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction, topical finasteride could be an option that allows you to have th...
Sexual Side Effects of Finasteride
Finasteride is commonly prescribed to help treat pattern hair loss and for many patients, it doesn't cause any problems. However, there are some men who have a higher sensitivity to the effects of ...
How to Use Topical Finasteride
If you’ve just been prescribed topical finasteride to treat your pattern balding, you may be confused about the best way to apply your treatment. Don’t panic, we’re here to help. Here are some of t...
Finasteride After 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...
Does Red Light Therapy Work for Hair Loss?
Laser technology has countless applications in medicine and specifically dermatology. In addition to being beneficial to skin, there’s some evidence that red light therapy (also called low level la...
Can Hair Grow Back After Balding?
Can hair grow back after going bald and is there’s anything you can do to stop it from progressing? The answer will depend on the cause of your hair loss and what stage of hair loss you are in, but...
Essential oils have powerful, natural ingredients that have been used for centuries in hair care to promote growth, improve scalp health, and enhance texture. Extracted from plants through methods ...
Dutasteride and finasteride are both effective medications for pattern hair loss. But it can be difficult to know which of the two is right for you. There are a few things that require consideratio...
Learn what a trichologist does, how they can help with hair and scalp concerns, and when to see one instead of a dermatologist. This guide covers their role, treatments, and how they work alongside...
Anabolic steroids are performance enhancing substances that mimic the effects of male sex steroid hormones. There has been speculation that anabolic steroid use can cause hair loss in some men. The...
Scalp Inflammation and Hair Loss
Hair loss is a complex and often multi-factorial condition that nearly 80% of men will experience in their lifetime, yet there are many processes relating to hair loss that we still don’t fully und...
Does Finasteride Affect Muscle Growth?
Since finasteride interacts with male hormones, concerns have grown around how this drug may impact muscle growth and hinder muscle development. It’s a topic that’s been discussed on various online...
Some natural ingredients are known to have DHT-blocking properties, but are these actually effective treatment options for hair loss? We delve into some natural DHT blockers and hear from Dr. Han, ...
The timeline for hair regrowth on finasteride can vary from person to person, but we've created a general timeline with some example photos, to give you a general guide of what to expect.
Do you have questions about XYON's dutasteride dosage? Join us as we explain how we landed on our dutasteride dosage and the differences between oral and topical dutasteride.
Join us as we delve into questions related to our minoxidil tablets.
The Importance of Dutasteride Treatment Adherence
Join us as we explain why treatment adherence is so important when taking dutasteride, including valuable insight from XYON's medical director and board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Christina Han.
Creatine is commonly used a pre-workout supplement because of its supposed ability to enhance muscle endurance. But could it also cause hair loss? Join us as we delve into this topic, including any...
It can be tricky to decide which variation of finasteride to take for your hair loss. So we've created a guide for you, answering all of your questions about finasteride and helping you to figure o...
There's a certain stigma associated with silicones in hair products, but are they actually bad for your hair? Consider this article your full guide to a key silicone, called dimethicone.
Why Does Chemotherapy Cause Hair Loss?
Hair loss experienced during chemotherapy can be particularly difficult to cope with, but understanding why this happens and if there are any preventative measures you can take, may be helpful in n...
What Medications Cause Hair Loss?
There are many medications that have been linked to hair loss at some point, but why is this? Join us as we explain why certain medications have the potential to trigger hair loss and what you can ...
It can be difficult to pinpoint the reason behind your hair loss and experiencing shedding during stressful period can make you wonder if the two are related. Join us as we delve into different typ...