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 minoxidil work for women? What the evidence actually shows
Minoxidil is FDA-approved for women at 2% and works in about 40 to 60% of cases. Here's what to expect, how long it takes, and when it won't help.
Does minoxidil work on a receding hairline?
Minoxidil can slow a receding hairline and regrow some hair, but results depend on where and how far it's receded. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
Does minoxidil work? What the evidence actually says
Minoxidil regrows hair in roughly 60% of men and 40% of women who use it consistently. Here's what the trials show, how long it takes, and who it won't help.
Does nicotine cause hair loss? What the evidence says
Nicotine restricts blood flow to follicles and raises DHT. Studies link smoking to androgenetic alopecia. Here's what the research actually shows.
Does nizoral block DHT? What the research actually shows
Nizoral (ketoconazole) may reduce scalp DHT activity, but it's not a true DHT blocker. Here's what peer-reviewed trials actually found, and how it compares.
Does Nutrafol block DHT? What the evidence actually shows
Nutrafol contains some ingredients linked to DHT reduction, but it's not a proven DHT blocker. Here's what the studies actually show before you spend...
Does oral minoxidil work for hair loss? What the evidence shows
Oral minoxidil regrows hair in 70-80% of users at low doses. Here's what the clinical trials actually show, who it helps, and what to watch out for.
Does pumpkin seed oil block DHT? What the evidence says
Pumpkin seed oil may block DHT and slow hair loss. One RCT showed 40% more hair count after 24 weeks. Here's what the science actually supports.
Does radiation cause hair loss? What actually happens and why
Radiation causes hair loss in nearly all patients treated near the scalp. Learn why it happens, when hair grows back, and what actually helps. Backed by...
Does rosemary oil block DHT? What the evidence actually shows
Rosemary oil doesn't block DHT directly, but a 2015 RCT matched minoxidil 2% for hair count at 6 months. Here's what that means for your routine.
Does seborrheic dermatitis cause hair loss?
Seborrheic dermatitis can cause temporary hair shedding, but rarely permanent loss. Learn what the research says, when to treat, and how to protect your...
Does spironolactone block DHT? What the evidence actually shows
Spironolactone blocks DHT receptors and lowers androgen levels, slowing hair loss in 44 to 88% of women. Here's how it works, the doses, and who it's for.