Read time: 10 minutes The Hype On IGF-1 And Hair Loss Hair loss forums often tout a connection between hair loss and a protein called IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1). The belief: if we increase IGF-1, maybe we can slow, stop, or reverse pattern hair loss. Unfortunately, forums never clarify exactly what “increasing IGF-1 for hair … Read more…
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…
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…