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.
Is minoxidil over the counter? What you can buy without a prescription
Yes, topical minoxidil 2% and 5% are FDA-approved OTC for hair loss. Here's exactly what's available, what requires a prescription, and what the evidence...
Is minoxidil safe for women? What the evidence actually says
Minoxidil is FDA-approved for women at 2% and widely used off-label at 5%. Learn the real risks, who should avoid it, and what studies show about safety.
Is Nutrafol a DHT blocker? What the ingredients actually do
Nutrafol contains some DHT-modulating ingredients, but it's not a DHT blocker like finasteride. Here's what the evidence says about each key compound.
Is spironolactone a DHT blocker? What it actually does to hair
Spironolactone blocks DHT receptors instead of lowering DHT levels. How it works, what the evidence shows, real doses, side effects, and who should skip it.
Is telogen effluvium reversible? What the evidence says
Telogen effluvium reverses on its own in most cases within 3 to 6 months once the trigger is removed. Here's what the research actually shows.
Is there treatment for alopecia? What actually works
Yes, multiple alopecia treatments exist. FDA-approved options include minoxidil, finasteride, and baricitinib. This guide covers what works for each type.
Kirkland minoxidil: does it actually work and is it worth buying?
Kirkland minoxidil costs $25-35 for a 6-month supply. Here's what the evidence says about whether it works, how it compares to Rogaine, and what to watch for.
Kirkland Signature minoxidil: does the cheap version actually work?
Kirkland Signature minoxidil costs about $25 for a 6-month supply. Here's how it compares to Rogaine, what the studies say, and what to watch out for.
Ladies hair loss causes: why it happens and what actually works
From hormones to alopecia, discover the 10 main causes of hair loss in women, which are reversible, and which treatments have real evidence behind them.
Ladies receding hairline: causes, treatments, and what actually helps
Yes, women get receding hairlines. Here are the 6 main causes, which FDA-approved treatments work, and honest advice on hairstyles that buy time.
Litfulo for alopecia areata: does it actually work?
Litfulo (ritlecitinib) regrew hair in 23% of patients at 24 weeks vs 2% on placebo. Here's what the FDA trial data really shows.
Ludwig scale for female hair loss: what each stage means
The Ludwig scale has 3 stages of female-pattern hair loss. Learn what each looks like, when to treat, and which treatments actually work. Backed by...