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I Am Experiencing Side Effects From Minoxidil. What Should I Do? If experiencing side effects from minoxidil, it’s best to speak with the prescribing physician as soon as possible to discuss next steps. Discontinuing use, however, is not the only option. There are strategies to reduce minoxidil’s side effects (while still benefiting from the drug) … Read more…
Introduction Finasteride is one of the most commonly-prescribed medications for treatment of male pattern hair loss—also known as androgenic alopecia (AGA). But it’s also used as an off-label treatment for female pattern hair loss. Evidence suggests this medication can help regrow hair in both sexes. But what’s the best dose of finasteride for women with … Read more…
Stimulating Hair Growth with Polydioxanone Monofilament Threading Polydioxanone (PDO) monofilament threading is an experimental drug-free therapy for hair loss. PDO hair treatment involves the use of a dissolvable suture, which is placed into the balding region of the scalp. Over a series of months, these sutures dissolve while simultaneously evoking growth factors that may stimulate … Read more…
Topical Finasteride Finasteride is a hair loss drug for treatment of androgenic alopecia. It inhibits the 5-alpha reductase type II enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. Topical finasteride formulations (think: solution, spray, or gel) are growing in popularity because of their localized approach. Oral finasteride reduces DHT everywhere in the body. Topical finasteride … Read more…
What is Microneedling? Microneedling – also known as percutaneous wound induction – is the act of deliberately wounding skin tissues for therapeutic benefit. This is generally done with hundreds of tiny, medical-grade needles ranging in lengths from 0.1mm to 5.0mm. There are a variety of microneedling devices – from hand-held rollers to automated pens to stamps. … Read more…
According to 2021 estimates, over 20% of people in the U.S. use antidepressants or antianxiety medications. Within this group of medications, hair loss is sometimes listed as a known side effect. Mostly, these drugs cause temporary hair loss that goes away after a period of acclimation or after the drug is discontinued. But for the … Read more…
If you’re experiencing hair loss, and you’re searching for a solution to help regrow hair, you’ve likely read several articles that reference different parts of the scalp. But what would you say if you were asked where on your scalp you’re losing hair? And how well do you understand the various parts of the scalp … Read more…
Histamine and Hair Loss Our hair follicles are part of a niche of cells intimately involved in proper immune function. For example, right next to the dermal papilla, the type of cell that grows our hairs, there are a number of immune cells including: Macrophage, which helps remodel our extracellular matrix and clean up waste. … Read more…
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), is one of the most popular and well-researched sulfur-based supplements. MSM is often marketed as a hair growth aid – especially due to the popularity of other sulfur-based amino acids like L-cysteine. But is there clinical evidence to support this claim? While MSM does show therapeutic benefits for those with metabolic issues, low-sulfur … Read more…
Vegamour is a relatively new company – one centered around providing solutions for females with hair loss. Their star products? A set of hair serums designed to restore hair growth: the GRO and GRO+. Based on their ads and testimonials, these seem like great products. But are they really that effective? Is there any clinical … Read more…
