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Fecal Microbiota Transplants (FMT) & Accidental Hair Regrowth: Studies, Anecdotes, & Photos

Feb 25, 2021Oct 3, 2022 by Rob English14 Comments

Stool transplants – also known as fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) – are a controversial therapy reserved for life-threatening bacterial infections and autoimmune disorders. Fascinatingly, people who’ve undergone stool transplants have later reported unintended benefits: weight loss, less acne, personality improvements, and even hair regrowth. At face value, a connection between stool transplants and hair loss … Read more…

The Microbiome and Hair Loss: A Scientific Review [2021]

Feb 23, 2021Oct 3, 2022 by Rob English6 Comments

Can the bacteria inside of our guts affect hair loss? It’s possible. Studies now link changes to our gut bacteria (i.e., the microbiome) to hair loss disorders such as alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and maybe even androgenic alopecia (pattern hair loss). In this article, we’ll dive into the science surrounding the microbiome, its connections to … Read more…

Helminthic Therapy (Hookworms) for Hair Loss? A Scientific Review

Jan 22, 2021Oct 3, 2022 by Rob English4 Comments

Helminths are parasitic worms that live in our intestines. Once maligned by the medical field (and eradicated in most of the developed world), studies now suggest that helminthic worms may have “co-evolved” with humans. They might even help regulate our gut flora, immune systems, and hormones. Today, researchers are wondering if the absence of helminths … Read more…

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) for Hair Loss: Fact or Fiction?

Nov 17, 2020Sep 30, 2022 by Rob English4 Comments

Apple cider vinegar for hair growth? My failed experiment Ten years ago, I decided to start rubbing apple cider vinegar (ACV) into my bald spot every night. Why? I’d read on a hair loss forum that ACV was a powerful health tonic – and that its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory properties might help regrow hair. My experiment … Read more…

Vitamin B1 for Hair Loss: Good or Bad for Hair Loss?

Nov 4, 2020Sep 30, 2022 by Rob English1 Comment

Vitamin B1 – also known as thiamin (or thiamine) – is part of the B-vitamin complex. Marketers claim that vitamin B1 can help support healthy hair growth, reduce hair shedding, and even prevent hair loss. Then again, marketers also make the same claims about B-vitamins like biotin, niacin, and vitamin B12. And typically, the claims … Read more…

Calcium’s Role In Hair Loss? It’s Complicated.

Oct 20, 2020Sep 30, 2022 by Rob English1 Comment

The calcium-hair loss connection The connection between calcium and hair loss isn’t straightforward. On the one hand, no studies have directly examined the relationship between calcium and hair loss. On the other hand, calcium imbalances are common in chronic conditions linked to hair shedding. So, what’s the verdict on the calcium-hair loss connection? Can low … Read more…

Diffuse Thinning: Causes, Implications, And Steps For Regrowth (See Photos)

Jan 10, 2020Sep 30, 2022 by Rob English33 Comments

A complete guide to diffuse hair loss Diffuse thinning isn’t a type of hair loss. Rather, it’s a term used to describe the appearance of someone’s hair loss. When someone has diffuse hair loss, it means that they’re experiencing a decrease in hair density across the entire scalp. Many people first notice diffuse thinning as … Read more…

Do Scalp Massages Improve Hair Loss From Androgenic Alopecia? (Our 2019 Study)

May 14, 2019Sep 30, 2022 by Rob English119 Comments

I’ve spent the last twelve years researching hair loss, and the last five years sharing everything I’ve learned on Perfect Hair Health — writing dozens of long-form articles about the causes, treatments, and misconceptions of androgenic alopecia. Today, I’m thrilled to announce another major step forward for this site and our community. We’ve just published a … Read more…

Why Most Hair Loss Topicals Fail To Regrow Hair

Jan 3, 2017Sep 10, 2021 by Rob English31 Comments

Read Time: 10 minutes Will These Topicals Reverse Your Hair Loss? People often ask me if a new topical mentioned by a doctor, website, or hair loss forum will help regrow their hair. Here’s a running list from my emails just last week: Emu oil Argan oil Castor oil Coconut oil Onion juice Shea butter Egg yolk … Read more…

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