Here are our best guides to stopping and reversing thin and receding hair. Although these are primarily aimed towards men with male pattern baldness, many of the concepts will able to female pattern baldness as well, along with other types of alopecia.
If you have a question or comment about any of the steps talked about in these guides then be sure to ask it in the comment section at the end of the article.
It’s been over 20 years since the FDA last approved a pharmaceutical drug for the treatment of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). That drug was finasteride (1). In contrast to other fields of medicine – where new, cutting-edge drugs have been numerous – the field of androgenetic alopecia has stagnated. But that could very soon …
Spironolactone is one of the medications doctors most often prescribe for female pattern hair loss. In men, on the other hand, its use is rarer. The route of administration is also very different. This article will describe these differences and explain the reasons behind them. You will also learn about spironolactone’s mechanism of action and …
Surgery can be a very stressful major life event. As if that weren’t enough, some people will go on to develop hair loss afterward. This type of hair loss can happen in both men and women, and it typically starts three months after the surgery. The hair loss begins very abruptly, there is noticeable shedding, …
If you are facing hairline recession, you may be wondering exactly where you fall on the hair loss scale. After all, knowing this can tell you a lot about the cause of your hair loss, and may even give you hope for treating it. This post will introduce you to the Norwood scale. This will …
Doxycycline is an antibiotic shown to reduce inflammation (even in the presence of DHT) and treat two major types of hair loss. This guide will introduce you to doxycycline. This will include a breakdown of the latest scientific research. In addition, you will learn what to expect during treatment, as well as natural methods you can …
Are you worried that your medication is causing you to lose hair? Do you want to know what to do about it? This article will discuss everything you want to know about metoprolol-induced hair loss and how to reverse it. What Is Metoprorol? Metoprolol is the active ingredient of the brand-name drugs Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate, Metoprolol …
In the early stages of hair loss, it can be difficult to determine whether you are losing hair. However, there are a few signs to look for. One early sign of hair fall is your hair looking thin when wet. This post will discuss why this is and the main causes of hair thinning. It will …
Going bald when you are young is terrifying. Firstly, it makes no sense. “Don’t old guys go bald?” you think to yourself. I really shouldn’t be losing this much hair. I remember when someone first mentioned that I had a receding hairline. I was around 17, and I had to go and look it up. …
There are two ways to supplement with DHT inhibitors: topically and internally. Each method has its own distinct mechanisms of action. However, it is first important to understand why blocking DHT works to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth in the first place. NOTE: The majority of DHT blockers in this article have NOT …
We are what we eat, and this also applies to our hair. Just like a poor diet can cause problems with various organs through the body, it can do the same to our hair follicles. While hair loss has a significant genetic component, this is true for most health conditions. For example, heart disease is …