Alopecia Areata: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Sudden round bald patches? Learn what causes alopecia areata, how it is diagnosed with trichoscopy, and which treatments help hair grow back.
Types of Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Pattern baldness, alopecia areata or telogen effluvium? Learn the main types of alopecia, which ones regrow, and when a hair transplant can help.
Minoxidil Side Effects & How to Manage Them
Most people tolerate it well. Learn the common minoxidil side effects, from scalp irritation to shedding, and how to manage each without stopping.
Does Minoxidil Work? Results & Evidence
Thinning at the crown and wondering does minoxidil work? See the clinical evidence, realistic timelines, and the factors that shape your results.
Finasteride Side Effects: Risks, Rates and Reversibility
Worried after reading online? Here is the evidence on finasteride side effects: how common each one is, how serious, and when to speak to a doctor.
Does Finasteride Work? Evidence & Timeline
Backed by large clinical trials, does finasteride work for most men? Around 83% keep their hair and two thirds regrow. See the full timeline.
The Norwood Scale: Stages of Male Pattern Baldness
Wondering where you stand? The Norwood scale maps male pattern baldness across seven stages, so you can identify yours and see which options fit best.
Does a Low-Carb Diet Affect Hair Health?
A low-carb diet is popular but can impact hair growth if it causes nutritional deficiencies or if there’s rapid weight loss. A person doing low-carb/keto may experience temporary hair thinning and shedding, for example. To combat this, it’s important to…
Seasonal Hair Loss: Causes, Symptoms & How to Treat It
When you think of seasonal hair shedding, you might think of your dog or cat molting in the spring or autumn, causing clumps of hair to appear on your furniture. It’s not just our beloved pets who go through this,…
Can Heat Damage Cause Hair Loss – and Can it Be Reversed?
Hair plays a significant role in how people perceive themselves and others. It protects the scalp, holds cultural significance, and is often associated with health and beauty. It makes sense, then, that there are a variety of ways to style…
