Peppermint oil has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health conditions including hair loss, and a 2014 clinical study suggests that peppermint essential oil facilitates hair growth. How reliable is that 2014 study? And should we consider using peppermint oil to treat hair loss? In this article, we’ll explain what peppermint oil … Read more…
Sulforaphane Counters Hair Loss? Really? It hasn’t been long since Rhonda Patrick – a notable YouTube figure in the health and wellness space – brought to the limelight the molecule sulforaphane. This sulfur-rich molecule has garnered support in a variety of research topics like aging, anti-inflammation, and brain health. It took less than a decade … Read more…
Subscription services have gained popularity in recent years for all types of products, from home cleaning supplies to underwear, razors, and even toothpaste. These services make the most sense for products used consistently, saving the consumer time and money. Hair regrowth treatments certainly meet the criteria. For the most part, they only work as long … Read more…
Stinging nettle is a type of flowering plant, generally regarded as a weed, that is regularly discussed within the hair loss space. This is because stinging nettle offers a variety of unique compounds that appear to modulate our hormones. People consume stinging nettle either as the whole plant extract, or generally the key compounds it … Read more…
To some extent, every hairline is unique. But there are identifiable hairline patterns, primarily based on age, gender and genetics. As men age, their hairline will typically recede a bit, known as ‘maturing.’ While this can understandably make men nervous, it’s not always a sign of male pattern balding. In this post, we’ll review the … Read more…
For men with pattern hair loss who want to combat pattern hair loss, the conflicting advice online can be overwhelming, particularly when it comes to finding the best DHT blockers. After performing a quick Google search on the topic of DHT blockers, one might navigate to this Healthline article. The piece mentions dietary solutions like … Read more…
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. A structural protein, collagen is responsible for giving cells their shape. Collagen acts like scaffolding for our blood vessels, bones, connective tissues and skin. In response to injury, collagen is sent to the wound to rebuild and repair. Collagen keeps our skin from wrinkling, and may … Read more…
Viviscal® is one of the most popular hair loss supplements in the world. What sets it apart from its competition? Clinical research. Viviscal has conducted 12+ human studies on its supplement line, all showing that its proprietary blend of marine extracts can improve hair growth in men and women, and with a variety of types … Read more…
Anyone searching “How to reverse hair loss online” has undoubtedly come across the Big Three protocol: minoxidil (Rogaine®), finasteride (Propecia®), and ketoconazole shampoo (Nizoral®). What many might not know: despite ketoconazole’s popularity, it’s not actually FDA-approved for pattern hair loss, nor is it as well-researched as minoxidil or finasteride. In fact, there are just a … Read more…
Finasteride is among the most effective drugs for androgenic alopecia. And while side effects are often overstated, it can lead to reduced libido or lowered sperm counts in some men. For this reason, many choose topical versus oral finasteride, hoping to limit the drug’s DHT-reducing effects to the scalp. But at certain doses, even topical … Read more…