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10 Best DHT-Blocking Shampoos
By Cassie Hopton, PhD
Feb 3, 2026

10 Best DHT-Blocking Shampoos

DHT-blocking shampoos are widely available, but do they actually work? While blocking DHT is a proven strategy for treating androgenic alopecia, most evidence comes from oral medications and leave-on topicals, not rinse-off shampoos. In this article, we separate science from marketing by breaking do...
Best Minoxidil for Men: Top Picks for 2026
By Sarah King, PhD
Jan 31, 2026

Best Minoxidil for Men: Top Picks for 2026

With countless hair loss products on the market, choosing the right minoxidil can be overwhelming. This evidence-based guide ranks the best minoxidil treatments for men in 2026, including prescription and over-the-counter options, based on effectiveness, safety, customization, and value. Discover wh...
7 Best Oils for Hair Growth
By Sophie Grice, PhD
Jan 29, 2026

7 Best Oils for Hair Growth

Natural oils are widely marketed as hair-growth remedies. In this article, we cut through the hype and rank the most popular oils based on evidence quality, regrowth potential, safety profile, and real-world relevance. We’ll also explain common industry pitfalls, offer practical dosing and formulati...
Switching From Finasteride to Dutasteride
By Sophie Grice, PhD
Jan 27, 2026

Switching From Finasteride to Dutasteride

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride is often framed as a simple upgrade or downgrade. In reality, each switch changes not only DHT suppression but also exposure patterns, timelines for results, washout dynamics, and evidence quality. This article breaks down realistic switching scenarios, oral...
Best Minoxidil for Women: Top 6 Brands of 2026
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Jan 21, 2026

Best Minoxidil for Women: Top 6 Brands of 2026

With so many hair-thinning treatments marketed to women, it can be difficult to separate what truly works from what’s just hype. This evidence-based guide ranks the best minoxidil options for women in 2026, including prescription and over-the-counter formulas, based on effectiveness, tolerability, c...
Oral Minoxidil: Before and After Photos [2026]
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Jan 17, 2026

Oral Minoxidil: Before and After Photos [2026]

Oral minoxidil is emerging as a popular off-label treatment for hair loss, offering an option for those who can’t use or don’t respond to topical formulas. While some achieve dramatic regrowth, most see more modest improvements. Discover why results vary, how to interpret before-and-after photos rea...
Best Topical Finasteride: 5 Top Products of 2026
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Jan 16, 2026

Best Topical Finasteride: 5 Top Products of 2026

Topical finasteride is exploding in popularity, but not all formulas are created equal. This guide breaks down the 5 best topical finasteride treatments on the market, comparing strength, safety, customization, and real-world value. From ultra-tailored prescriptions like Ulo to big telehealth brands...
Oral Finasteride Before and After: Real Case Studies
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Jan 16, 2026

Oral Finasteride Before and After: Real Case Studies

Oral finasteride remains the gold-standard treatment for male pattern hair loss, with decades of data showing consistent improvement in density and prevention of further thinning. However, dramatic online regrowth photos can lead to unrealistic expectations. In your regrowth journey, it’s important ...
Best Topical Dutasteride: 8 Choices for 2026
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Jan 16, 2026

Best Topical Dutasteride: 8 Choices for 2026

Topical dutasteride is emerging as a powerful next-generation option for treating hair loss. This expert-reviewed guide ranks the 8 best topical dutasteride treatments, comparing strength, safety, and customization, to help you find the most effective DHT-blocking solution for your needs. From Ulo’s...
Does Finasteride Lower Testosterone?
By Catherine Kennedy, PhD
Jan 12, 2026

Does Finasteride Lower Testosterone?

Finasteride’s reputation for affecting hormones has led many to assume it suppresses testosterone, but the biology is far more nuanced. In this article, we unpack what happens to testosterone when DHT is inhibited, why levels often rise instead of fall, and how this squares with the sexual side effe...

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