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.
Does telogen effluvium go away on its own?
Telogen effluvium resolves in most people within 3 to 6 months once the trigger is removed. Here's what the research says, what slows recovery, and when to...
Does telogen effluvium itch? What the scalp signs mean
Telogen effluvium can cause mild scalp itching in some people, but it's not a defining symptom. Learn what causes the itch, when to worry, and what to do.
Does wearing hats cause hair loss? myth vs real risk
Hats do not cause hair loss in most people. Learn what the science actually says, what does cause traction alopecia, and when to worry.
Does Zepbound cause hair loss? What the evidence says
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is linked to hair loss in roughly 5% of clinical trial participants. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.
Dutasteride results: what the evidence actually shows
Dutasteride grows more hair than finasteride in head-to-head trials, but takes 6-12 months. Here's what the data shows on regrowth, timing, and side effects.
Dutasteride side effects: what the evidence actually shows
Dutasteride causes sexual side effects in roughly 9% of men at 0.5 mg. Here's what the trials found, what fades, and what may not.
Dutasteride vs finasteride for hair loss: which works better?
Dutasteride blocks 90% of DHT vs finasteride's 70%. Compare efficacy, side effects, cost, and who should use each drug before you spend a dime.
Dutasteride for hair loss: what the evidence actually shows
Dutasteride blocks up to 90% of DHT vs finasteride's 70%. Here's what the trials show, what it costs, and who should consider it.
Dutasteride vs finasteride for stubborn DHT-resistant hair loss
Dutasteride blocks 90%+ of DHT vs finasteride's ~70%. Here's what the trials actually show for men whose hair kept thinning on finasteride.
Equate minoxidil: is the Walmart generic as good as Rogaine?
Equate minoxidil costs about $18 for a 3-month supply vs $50+ for Rogaine. Same FDA-approved active ingredient. Here's what actually differs.
FDA approved alopecia areata treatments: what actually works
Three FDA-approved drugs now treat alopecia areata. Learn which JAK inhibitors work, who qualifies, costs, side effects, and honest expectations.
Female norwood scale: does it apply to women's hair loss?
The Norwood scale wasn't built for women. Learn which scales actually work for female hair loss, what each stage means, and which treatments have real...