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Telogen EffluviumResearchTreatment
Isotretinoin Hair Loss: How Common It Actually Is and What Recovery Looks Like
Isotretinoin is one of the most effective acne drugs ever developed. It also causes telogen effluvium in a meaningful minority of users, here's the data on incidence and recovery.
Apr 3, 2026·about 2 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
ResearchTreatmentNutrition
Scalp Massage: A 4-Minute Daily Protocol With Surprisingly Real Evidence
A 2016 Japanese study found that 4 minutes of daily scalp massage produced measurable hair thickening over 24 weeks. The follow-up survey of 327 men added a real-world dimension to the finding.
Mar 8, 2026·2 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Hair TransplantTreatmentCosmetic
Scalp Micropigmentation: When the Best Hair Loss Treatment Isn't About Hair
Scalp micropigmentation creates the appearance of a closely shaved head through pointillist pigment deposits. For some patients it produces better cosmetic outcomes than any hair-growing approach.
Feb 12, 2026·3 months ago·Liam Foster
ResearchTreatmentClinical Trials
Latanoprost and Bimatoprost for Hair Growth: A Prostaglandin Story Worth Following
Eye drops for glaucoma turned out to grow eyelashes. The mechanism, prostaglandin F2-alpha receptor agonism, has obvious implications for scalp hair, though the clinical data remains mixed.
Feb 7, 2026·3 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
TreatmentMinoxidilFinasteride
Compounded Topical Formulations: The Pharmacy Workaround That Has Quietly Reshaped Treatment
Compounding pharmacies have become a significant force in hair loss treatment, producing custom topical formulations that combine multiple active ingredients in single products.
Jan 21, 2026·4 months ago·Liam Foster
Hair TransplantTreatmentCost
Hair Transplant Turkey: Cost Savings vs Quality Trade-offs
Turkey now performs more hair transplants than any other country worldwide. The cost advantage is genuine, but the quality variance is substantial, and patients need to understand both.
Jan 19, 2026·4 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Female Pattern Hair LossResearchTreatment
Hair Loss in Postmenopausal Women: Distinct Patterns Need Distinct Treatment
Female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women has distinct features compared to pre-menopausal cases, and treatment approaches that work pre-menopause sometimes fail after.
Jan 14, 2026·4 months ago·Liam Foster
CosmeticTreatmentHair Transplant
Hair Fibre Concealers: Toppik, Caboki, and What Actually Works
Keratin hair fibres are the most cost-effective cosmetic treatment for mild hair loss. Different brands use different fibre materials with substantially different performance characteristics.
Jan 7, 2026·4 months ago·Liam Foster
MinoxidilTreatmentResearch
Caffeine Shampoo Alpecin Marketing: Reading Between the Claims
Alpecin's caffeine shampoo has captured significant market share through aggressive marketing. The clinical claims sit on a foundation of in vitro data, and very short-contact-time application.
Jan 2, 2026·5 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
ResearchInflammationTreatment
Cetirizine for Hair Loss: An Antihistamine With Surprising Pilot Data
Topical cetirizine has produced unexpectedly positive hair count results in small trials. The mechanism, PGD2-pathway interference and inflammatory modulation, is plausible but the data is preliminary.
Dec 26, 2025·5 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
CosmeticTreatmentResearch
Sulfate-Free Shampoo: Marketing Hype or Genuine Hair Health Benefit?
Sulfate-free shampoos dominate the premium hair care market with claims of gentler cleansing. The trichology evidence is more measured than the marketing language suggests.
Dec 21, 2025·5 months ago·Liam Foster
TreatmentCosmeticHair Transplant
Hair Systems and Toppers: When Wearing Hair Makes More Sense Than Growing It
Modern hair systems are unrecognisable from the toupées of the 1980s. For patients with extensive hair loss, they offer instant, high-quality cosmetic transformation that other approaches can't match.
Dec 14, 2025·5 months ago·Liam Foster
TreatmentResearchCosmetic
Cold Cap Therapy for Chemotherapy Hair Loss: What 2025 Data Shows
Scalp cooling during chemotherapy can preserve hair for many patients. The 2025 outcomes registry of 8,400 patients defines who benefits and how much.
Dec 2, 2025·6 months ago·Liam Foster
TreatmentResearchMinoxidil
Microneedling for Hair Loss: 0.5mm vs 1.5mm, Depth Matters
Microneedling protocols vary widely in needle depth and frequency. The 2024 comparison study finally provides standardised guidance for at-home and clinical protocols.
Nov 27, 2025·6 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Hair TransplantResearchTreatment
Dense Packing in Hair Transplantation: How Many Grafts Per Square Centimetre?
Dense packing pushes graft density toward the natural 80–100 follicular units per cm² that healthy scalp shows. The technique improved transplant results, but pushed against survival limits.
Nov 22, 2025·6 months ago·Liam Foster
Hair TransplantCosmeticTreatment
Hairline Design in Hair Transplantation: The Art That Determines Natural Results
The single most important determinant of natural-looking hair transplant results is the hairline design. Get it wrong and no surgical technique can rescue it.
Nov 20, 2025·6 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
TreatmentResearchCosmetic
Carboxytherapy for Hair Loss: A Procedure With Mechanism but Limited Evidence
Carboxytherapy, subcutaneous injection of medical CO2, has been used for various dermatological indications. The hair loss application has theoretical merit but slim clinical data.
Nov 15, 2025·6 months ago·Liam Foster
Hair TransplantTreatmentCosmetic
Long Hair FUE: The Technique That Eliminates the Post-Op Buzz Cut
Standard FUE requires shaving the donor area. Long Hair FUE preserves donor hair length, eliminating one of the major lifestyle obstacles to hair transplantation.
Nov 10, 2025·6 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Alopecia AreataTreatmentResearch
Cyclosporine for Alopecia Areata: An Older Option Worth Revisiting
Before JAK inhibitors, cyclosporine was one of the more effective systemic options for severe alopecia areata. New protocols make it relevant again for specific clinical scenarios.
Nov 8, 2025·6 months ago·Liam Foster
DHTFinasterideTreatment
Dutasteride vs Finasteride for Androgenetic Alopecia: When to Choose Each
Dutasteride blocks both 5-alpha reductase isoforms; finasteride blocks only type 2. The clinical comparison shows dutasteride wins on efficacy and loses on side effect profile.
Oct 17, 2025·7 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
CosmeticResearchTreatment
Olaplex and Bond Builders: Repair Chemistry That Actually Works
Olaplex's patented bond-rebuilding chemistry was unusual in the hair care industry, actually novel chemistry rather than reformulated standards. The clinical results justify the marketing for damaged hair.
Oct 15, 2025·7 months ago·Liam Foster
MinoxidilTreatmentResearch
Rogaine Foam vs Solution: Which Formulation Actually Works Better?
Most users assume Rogaine foam and solution work identically. The pharmacokinetic data shows they don't, and the difference matters for some users.
Oct 5, 2025·8 months ago·Liam Foster
TreatmentResearchLifestyle
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Hair Loss: Marginal Evidence, Major Cost
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is promoted by some wellness clinics for hair loss. The evidence is preliminary and the cost is high relative to alternatives.
Oct 3, 2025·8 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
TreatmentTelemedicineCost
Online Hair Loss Telemedicine: Hims, Keeps, and Roman Compared
Telemedicine has reshaped hair loss treatment access, with three major US players competing for the same minoxidil and finasteride prescriptions. Here's how they compare.
Sep 28, 2025·8 months ago·Liam Foster
Hair TransplantTreatmentResearch
Beard and Body Hair as Donor for Transplant: When and How It Works
Patients with extensive scalp hair loss but adequate beard or chest hair density now have a viable supplementary donor option. The technique has matured significantly since 2018.
Sep 23, 2025·8 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Alopecia AreataTreatmentResearch
Topical Immunotherapy for Alopecia Areata: An Old Treatment Worth Knowing About
Diphencyprone-induced contact dermatitis on the scalp can promote hair regrowth in alopecia areata. The treatment is older than JAK inhibitors and remains useful in specific cases.
Sep 21, 2025·8 months ago·Liam Foster
NutritionResearchTreatment
Vitamin K2 and Hair Loss: An Emerging Research Direction
Vitamin K2 has gained attention for bone and cardiovascular health. A few preliminary papers suggest possible relevance to hair biology, though the evidence is very early.
Sep 16, 2025·8 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
NutritionResearchTreatment
Collagen Supplements for Hair: Marketing Disconnect From Evidence
Collagen supplements are marketed extensively for hair benefits. Hair is made of keratin, not collagen, and the evidence for any indirect benefit is thin.
Sep 11, 2025·8 months ago·Liam Foster
TreatmentCosmeticResearch
Mesotherapy Cocktails for Hair Loss: What's Actually in the Injections?
Hair loss mesotherapy injections contain widely varying ingredient combinations across clinics. Understanding what's typically included helps patients evaluate the offering.
Sep 9, 2025·8 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
DiagnosisTreatmentResearch
Hair Loss in Adolescents: When Pattern Hair Loss Starts Young
Androgenetic alopecia can begin in late adolescence in patients with strong genetic predisposition. Treatment timing and choice in young patients deserves specific consideration.
Sep 4, 2025·9 months ago·Liam Foster
DiagnosisResearchTreatment
AI-Based Hair Density Measurement: Smartphone Apps That Actually Work
Several smartphone apps now use machine learning to measure hair density from photographs. The clinical validation is mixed but the trajectory is promising.
Aug 30, 2025·9 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
TreatmentInflammationAlopecia Areata
Topical Steroids for Hair Loss: When They Help and When They Hurt
Topical corticosteroids treat the inflammatory components of several forms of hair loss. Used inappropriately or chronically, they can cause harm, including paradoxical hair loss.
Aug 23, 2025·9 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
DHTTreatmentResearch
Hair Loss in Trans Men on Testosterone: Pattern and Timing
Testosterone therapy for transmasculine patients reproduces the androgen environment that drives male pattern hair loss. Timing, pattern, and treatment considerations differ from cisgender presentations.
Aug 11, 2025·9 months ago·Liam Foster
CosmeticDiagnosisTreatment
Heat Styling Damage and Hair Loss: When Cosmetic Damage Becomes Clinical Concern
Daily heat styling damages the hair shaft but doesn't typically cause follicle loss. Where heat styling crosses into clinical territory is more complicated.
Aug 4, 2025·10 months ago·Liam Foster
Telogen EffluviumDiagnosisTreatment
Hair Loss From Common Medications: A Reference for What to Watch For
Many widely prescribed medications can cause hair loss. Recognising medication as a potential cause prevents unnecessary workup and enables treatment adjustment.
Jul 30, 2025·10 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
Hair TransplantTreatmentCosmetic
Hair Transplant Repair Procedures: Fixing Bad Past Work
Patients with poor outcomes from past hair transplants, pluggy hairlines, depleted donor areas, visible scarring, have increasingly sophisticated repair options.
Jul 25, 2025·10 months ago·Liam Foster
CosmeticTreatmentHair Transplant
Concealer Sprays for Hair Loss: When Spray-On Coverage Makes Sense
Spray-on concealers offer immediate visual coverage of thinning areas with less effort than fibre-based products. The category has matured significantly since the early infomercial era.
Jul 11, 2025·10 months ago·Liam Foster
Alopecia AreataTreatmentResearch
Methotrexate for Alopecia Areata: Old Drug, Specific Use Cases
Methotrexate has supporting evidence for severe alopecia areata, particularly in combination with corticosteroids. It remains a useful option in specific clinical scenarios.
Jul 1, 2025·11 months ago·Liam Foster
Telogen EffluviumDiagnosisTreatment
Anagen Effluvium: When Hair Loss Comes Mid-Cycle
Anagen effluvium describes hair loss from follicles in growth phase, most commonly from chemotherapy. Understanding the mechanism helps distinguish it from telogen effluvium.
Jun 24, 2025·11 months ago·Liam Foster
Hair TransplantFinasterideTreatment
Maintenance After Hair Transplant: The Medical Therapy You Can't Skip
Hair transplantation moves follicles from donor to recipient areas. It does not stop ongoing native hair loss. Post-transplant medical therapy is essential for durable results.
Jun 7, 2025·12 months ago·Liam Foster
MinoxidilTreatmentResearch
Topical Tretinoin Combined With Minoxidil: A Quiet Workhorse Combination
Adding tretinoin to minoxidil enhances scalp penetration and may upregulate the sulfotransferase enzyme that activates minoxidil. The clinical evidence supports the combination.
May 26, 2025·12 months ago·Dr. Maya Chen
ResearchClinical TrialsTreatment
Melatonin for Hair Loss: The Sleep Hormone With a Real but Modest Effect on Follicles
Topical melatonin sounds like wellness nonsense. The actual trial data shows a small but measurable effect on follicle density, with a coherent biological mechanism.
May 14, 2025·about 1 year ago·Liam Foster

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