Rob English 
Scalp micropigmentation – or scalp tattooing – is a cosmetic procedure for hair loss. If you’ve ever heard of microblading (eyebrow tattooing), it’s a similar procedure, whereby a physician or tattoo artist uses a tattoo gun to fill in sparse areas of the hair with permanent or semi-permanent micropigments. As a result, there is less … Read more…
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…
Saw palmetto for hair growth: does it stack up to finasteride? Saw palmetto is often touted as nature’s finasteride. This herbal extract reduces levels of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). For this reason, it’s clinically demonstrated to improve hair growth in men with androgenic alopecia (AGA). But is saw palmetto as effective as finasteride? Not quite. … Read more…
Microneedling: a powerful, under-researched hair loss therapy In the last five years, microneedling therapies have exploded in popularity – especially among hair loss sufferers. Research now shows that microneedling can increase hair counts by 15%. And as clinical evidence for microneedling continues to grow, so do the devices available to consumers: microneedle rollers, microneedle stamps, … Read more…
Ketoconazole shampoo is an anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory shampoo that is sometimes used to treat androgenic alopecia (AGA). There are two formulations of ketoconazole shampoo: 1% and 2%. While 1% ketoconazole is sold over-the-counter as an ingredient in many hair loss shampoos, only 2% ketoconazole is clinically shown to improve pattern hair loss. And unfortunately, 2% ketoconazole … Read more…
Research continues to show that oral minoxidil is an effective off-label treatment for men with pattern hair loss. The general rule-of-thumb: the bigger the dose, the better hair regrowth. But there’s a catch… Higher dosages of oral minoxidil come at a risk of higher risk of side effects: excessive body hair growth, limb swelling, low … Read more…
Caffeine & Hair Growth: A Scientific Deep-Dive In recent years, there’s been an explosion of interest in caffeine shampoos / topicals and their potential to improve pattern hair loss (androgenic alopecia). The hope: that applying caffeine to our scalps might stimulate growth factors, improve blood flow, and maybe even reverse hair follicle miniaturization. At first … Read more…
Grey Hair: Its Causes & Interventions – A Scientific Overview It’s a long-standing belief that grey hair is a consequence of aging. But is this really true? If so, what’s at the crux of age-related graying? How does this differ from premature gray hair? And can grey hair actually be reversed? This article dives into … Read more…
This article explores the characteristics, causes, and unknowns of pattern hair loss – also known as androgenic alopecia (AGA). If you’re new to hair loss research, this is a good starting point to learn the science behind AGA as well as the concepts that come up frequently in the literature. Hair follicle miniaturization Telogen:anagen ratios … Read more…
Can “the pill” cause hair loss in women? Hormonal birth control is incredibly effective at achieving its intended effect: to prevent pregnancy. However, many online anecdotes suggest that birth control might also harbor unintended consequences: namely, hair loss. So, do these anecdotes align with reality? Can hormonal contraceptives actually cause hair loss? Are there factors … Read more…