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...
Which Vitamin Deficiency Causes Hair Loss?
There's considerable debate about the usefulness of taking vitamins and supplements to treat a specific issue like pattern hair loss. We know that vitamins and minerals play an important role in th...
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...
The decision to choose oral minoxidil vs topical for your hair loss needs will depend on your tolerance for the medication and how advanced your hair loss is. In some cases, patients will respond b...
Dutasteride mesotherapy is a relatively new alternative therapy for androgenetic hair loss. Like microneedling, the procedure involves directly injecting therapeutic agents into the scalp to trigge...
Minoxidil is a treatment that is available over-the-counter (topical) and as a prescription (oral) for the management of female androgenetic hair loss. Its safety and efficacy are well-established ...
Shedding when you begin any hair loss treatment is more common than you think. It's often reported with finasteride, but it can also occur with minoxidil. At the heart of minoxidil shedding is a si...
How Long Does Finasteride Take To Work?
In general, you'll need to take oral or topical finasteride for 3-6 months before noticeable changes will appear. There are a few things you can watch out for during this period that are signs that...
Can Finasteride Regrow My Hairline?
Many people wonder if finasteride will work on specific areas of hair loss, including the frontal hairline. The good news is that this treatment will work on the entire scalp and for most people, a...
Minoxidil is a time-tested treatment for hair loss. It’s available in different forms, some of which can be purchased over the counter, while others will need a prescription. When comparing topical...
The most commonly prescribed form of dutasteride is the dutasteride 0.5 mg capsule. Dutasteride has not been approved in the USA or Canada for hair loss at any dosage but can be prescribed off-labe...
Rosemary oil is considered potentially useful to maintaining scalp health and even in treating pattern hair loss in men (also referred to as androgenetic alopecia). But how does it measure up to mi...
Topical Dutasteride Clinical Trial Results
A newer generation 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, dutasteride, has increasingly been prescribed off-label to treat androgenetic alopecia. SiloxysSystem™ Gel, was developed to allow healthcare profess...
Switching From Finasteride to Dutasteride
Dutasteride is increasingly being prescribed off-label to treat pattern hair loss. If you’re already taking finasteride, is there a good reason to switch to dutasteride? Both finasteride and dutast...