Medical Library

Welcome to our medical library. Here you’ll find easy-to-read articles that cover everything you need to know about male and female hair loss, as well as overall hair health and wellness. They’re all reviewed by our doctors, so you can trust that they’re scientifically accurate. 

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Hair loss treatmentsMan assessing tablets of finasteride 5mg in his hand.

Finasteride 5mg vs 1mg

You’ve probably noticed that oral finasteride is available as a 1mg or 5mg tablet. The 5mg tablet hasn’t been approved by the FDA as a hair loss treatment, but there are rare instances when a docto...

Hair loss treatmentsCloseup of rosemary plant known for its hair growth benefits.

Rosemary Oil For Hair Growth

Rosemary oil may be beneficial to hair growth and scalp health and help manage the signs of androgenetic alopecia as a result of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and DHT-blocking capabilities.

Hair HealthCloseup of red clover plant, the source of red clover extract known for its hair growth benefits.

Red Clover Extract for Hair: Can Red Clover Help Regrow Hair?

XYON’s shampoo and conditioner line features red clover extract as a key ingredient. It's been found to help stimulate hair growth, thicken hair and reduce scalp inflammation and may be helpful in ...

Hair HealthMan in shower using saw palmetto shampoo to help with hair loss.

Saw Palmetto Shampoo: Does It Help With Hair Loss?

Saw palmetto, the active ingredient in saw palmetto shampoo, has been found to have DHT-lowering capabilities, similar to finasteride and dutasteride. In this way, saw palmetto shampoo may be a use...

Hair loss treatmentsYoung man discussing finasteride vs minoxidil with his doctor.

Finasteride vs Minoxidil: Which is Better for Hair Loss?

You’ve decided to do something about hair loss, but with so many different treatment options, how do you know which is right for you? Finasteride and minoxidil are two of the most widely used medic...

Hair loss treatmentsSaw palmetto supplements vs finasteride for hair loss.

Saw Palmetto vs Finasteride

Saw palmetto has gained attention as a natural anti-androgen, with potential applications in treating male pattern hair loss and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When considering treatment with ...

Hair loss treatmentsMiddle aged man sleeping for hair loss prevention.

Prevent Hair Loss While Sleeping

Did you know that habits like skimping on sleep or heading to bed right after a shower can hurt your hair? You can prevent hair loss while you sleep by following these 5 simple guidelines, which fo...

Hair loss treatmentsYoung man looking at tablet thinking about finasteride side effects.

Finasteride Side Effects

Oral finasteride was first approved for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) in 1997. Clinical studies support the drug’s efficacy and tolerability, but there are side ef...

Hair loss treatmentsScientist examining slides under microscope to gather data on XYON Health clinical studies.

XYON Health Clinical Studies: SiloxysSystem™ Gel

What is SiloxysSystem™ Gel? At XYON, we've combined decades of pharmaceutical and clinical expertise to develop an exceptional vehicle to deliver clinically proven hair loss medications.

Hair Loss CausesDHT and Hair Loss

DHT and Hair Loss

DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is the male sex steroid hormone responsible for male pattern hair loss. DHT levels are dictated by DHT production and metabolism, which are processes dictated by genetics.