Hair Loss Conditions
Educational guides to common hair loss conditions, causes, symptoms, diagnosis conversations, treatment options, and when to seek medical care.
How to Use This Topic Hub
Start with the articles that match your current question, then compare the advice against your Norwood stage, donor area, budget, medical history, and treatment goals. For surgery-related decisions, use these guides to prepare consultation questions rather than as a substitute for an in-person medical evaluation.
What is the hair loss gene and can you test for it?
The AR gene on the X chromosome is the strongest hair loss gene, but 287+ loci are involved. Here's what genetic tests can and can't tell you.
What is the Norwood-Hamilton scale and how to use it yourself
The Norwood-Hamilton scale has 7 stages of male hair loss. Learn what each stage looks like, how to assess yourself at home, and what it means for treatment.
What is the pull test for hair loss and how to do it yourself
The hair pull test takes 30 seconds and can signal active shedding. Learn exactly how to do it, what the results mean, and when to see a dermatologist.
What is the Savin scale for female hair loss and how do you use it?
The Savin scale grades female-pattern hair loss across 8 stages, from mild thinning to near-total loss. Learn what each grade means and how doctors use it.
Minoxidil success rates in clinical trials: the real numbers
Minoxidil grows or maintains hair in roughly 60 to 80% of users depending on the trial. Here's what the real clinical data shows, by formulation and...
The truth about hair loss shampoo ingredients: what works and what doesn't
Only one shampoo ingredient is FDA-approved to regrow hair. We break down ketoconazole, biotin, caffeine, and more so you know what's worth buying.
What makes hair transplant grafts die: post-surgery mistakes explained
Up to 20% of grafts can fail if you get aftercare wrong. Learn exactly what kills transplanted hair and how to protect your investment.
What percentage of men go bald by age: the real statistics
By age 50, roughly 50% of men have noticeable hair loss. See the full age-by-age baldness statistics, what drives them, and what actually works.
Why hair transplants fail in the crown area long term
Crown hair transplants fail more often than hairline ones. Here's why native hair keeps falling out, what the data says, and how to protect your results.
17-year-old receding hairline: what's actually happening and how to stop it
Noticing a receding hairline at 17? Learn what causes it, which treatments are safe at your age, and what to skip. Evidence-based, no hype.
Adverse effects of minoxidil: what the evidence actually shows
Scalp irritation, unwanted facial hair, low blood pressure, and shedding explained. Real trial data on how common each minoxidil side effect is and what to...
Alopecia areata treatment with garlic: what the evidence actually shows
Can garlic really regrow hair in alopecia areata? We break down the one real clinical trial, how to use it, risks, and what works better. 140 chars.