Finasteride is a drug that’s popularly known for its use as a treatment for hair loss in men, but what about women? In this post, I’ll dive introduce finasteride and how it works. I’ll connect the dots between Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) and female pattern hair loss, and I’ll also discuss the various scientific studies that … [Read More]
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Can probiotics help improve hair lustre, thickness and gloss? A number of studies, which were conducted on mice suggest there are certain specific strains of probiotics which may be useful for improving hair health. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these studies to try and answer some of the questions surrounding probiotics … [Read More]
Can a vitamin derivative like tretinoin help treat hair loss? The answer is yes, but not on its own. Instead, you should use it in combination with minoxidil. In this article you will learn: Why minoxidil on its own is not very particularly effective How tretinoin interacts with minoxidil for superior hair growth If you … [Read More]
Hair cloning and hair multiplication are state-of-the-art technologies, currently being researched for the treatment of hair loss (1). The concept of cloning hair is to extract healthy hair follicle cells from a patient and cultivate multiple copies of them in vitro. The multiplied cells are then placed back into the balding scalp. There, they resume … [Read More]
When you suffer from chronic hair loss, it can seem as if your body is constantly working against you. You may be surprised to learn, then, that the body actually has many naturally-occurring molecules that work to promote hair growth. One such molecule that supports a healthy hair growth cycle is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid … [Read More]
Gotu Kola, also known as Centella asiatica, is a medicinal herb that has been widely used in traditional practices and is growing in popularity among Western medical practices. Modern medicine has begun to explore the potential uses of the Gotu Kola plant, and there is even research suggesting the potential for Gotu Kola to help … [Read More]