Read time: 20 minutes The Rosemary Oil, Minoxidil, Hair Loss “Breakthrough” Study In 2015, a team of Iranian researchers made headlines after publishing a study on rosemary oil, minoxidil, and hair loss. The team wanted to compare the effects of rosemary oil versus 2% minoxidil on hair count. So they conducted a test on 100 … Read more…
“You’re losing your hair? Well, it’s genetic.” This is what most people hear after asking a medical professional what causes hair loss. While there’s absolutely truth to this statement, learning that hair loss is genetic often makes people feel as if going bald is also out of their control. But this couldn’t be further from … Read more…
Read time: 15 minutes What Causes Hair Loss? If you ever google’d “what causes hair loss?”, you’ll find thousands of results saying hair loss is due to… Genetics DHT (dihydrotestosterone) High testosterone …and a million other one-liner answers. The reality? These statements are too simple to be right or wrong. For instance: Yes, our genes might predispose us to hair … Read more…
Do Any Hair Loss Theories Hold Water? When it comes to explaining why men and women lose their hair, no theory has all the answers. Some researchers say that DHT causes pattern hair loss. That’s true. But unfortunately, even the DHT theory cannot fully explain: …why men start thinning at the hairline and vertex …why women start thinning … Read more…
Read time: 10 minutes The Hair Loss-Testosterone Connection When I was diagnosed with pattern hair loss, the only thing I knew was that hair loss had something to do with testosterone. After a little research, I learned the following: Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is a byproduct of testosterone. DHT levels are elevated in those with thinning hair. Because of this connection, DHT … Read more…
Read time: 10 minutes The Shampoo-Hair Loss Connection When I was diagnosed with male pattern hair loss, I immediately went running to Rogaine® and bought a nice shampoo. It’s a natural tendency for people to try and find easy fixes to their problems, and I was no exception. I kept up this hair loss regimen … Read more…