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Nutrafol Growth Activator Hair Serum: A Scientific Analysis & Debunking
By Sarah King, PhD
Mar 29, 2024

Nutrafol Growth Activator Hair Serum: A Scientific Analysis & Debunking

Nutrafol’s Growth Activator Hair Serum is marketed as a hair growth topical to men and women. Its key differentiating point: ashwagandha exosomes, which Nutrafol says helps support cell renewal to activate visibly thicker hair. Nutrafol references a study claiming that 87% of serum users saw h...
What Happens If I Stop Using Finasteride?
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Feb 26, 2024

What Happens If I Stop Using Finasteride?

After quitting finasteride, two-year clinical studies suggest that hair loss resumes 1-3 months after withdrawal. Within 3-12 months of quitting, hair counts return to where they were prior to starting the drug, and hair loss continues. But what about those who quit finasteride temporarily? What abo...
Can I Make Topical Finasteride By Crushing Pills?
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Feb 15, 2023

Can I Make Topical Finasteride By Crushing Pills?

It’s possible to make homemade topical finasteride by crushing pills. However, some pills have a protective coating that may prevent them from dissolving in a topical. Under these circumstances, any coating must be removed prior to crushing, and even then, not all crushed debris will dissolve. For t...
Can a Blood Test for Finasteride Determine the Risk of Side Effects?
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Jan 15, 2023

Can a Blood Test for Finasteride Determine the Risk of Side Effects?

Can blood tests reliably determine the risk of sexual side effects from hair loss drugs? Low-quality evidence (i.e., anecdotes and observational studies) suggest, in men, that low levels of free testosterone and/or high levels of sex hormone binding globulin are correlated with higher rates of sexua...
Does Viviscal® Work? Evidence-Based Findings Reveal the Truth
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Apr 1, 2022

Does Viviscal® Work? Evidence-Based Findings Reveal the Truth

Viviscal™ is a hair loss supplement backed by numerous doctors and 12+ human studies. In this investigative article, we take a close look at Viviscal’s clinical trials, marketing efforts, and product ingredients. We even conducted a series of lab tests. Through these efforts, many issues came to lig...
Nutrafol Review: Half-Truths, Cherrypicked Data, & Misleading Study Results
By Perfect Hair Health Team
May 28, 2020

Nutrafol Review: Half-Truths, Cherrypicked Data, & Misleading Study Results

Nutrafol is a hair loss supplement praised by media, endorsed by doctors, and supported by clinical studies. At first glance, it seems like the perfect option for anyone interesting in fighting hair loss naturally. Unfortunately, during our investigation, we found that (1) Nutrafol’s 2018 clin...
Hair Loss Breakthroughs or Media Hype? Stem Cell Secretome Treatments
By Sarah King, PhD
Mar 4, 2025

Hair Loss Breakthroughs or Media Hype? Stem Cell Secretome Treatments

Stem cell secretome treatments are making headlines as the next big breakthrough in hair regrowth—but do they really work? While the science behind exosomes and growth factors sounds promising, media hype often overshadows the need for rigorous clinical trials. Curious about the real evidence behind...
Minoxidil Side Effects: Everything You Need To Know
By Sarah King, PhD
Feb 6, 2025

Minoxidil Side Effects: Everything You Need To Know

Minoxidil is an FDA-approved treatment for androgenic alopecia, but its use can come with side effects – from mild scalp irritation to cardiovascular risks. This comprehensive guide assess common and rare side effects from topical minoxidil and oral minoxidil – along with mitigation strategies....
Burdock Root For Hair Loss? A Look Into The Evidence
By Ben Fletcher, PhD
Jan 13, 2025

Burdock Root For Hair Loss? A Look Into The Evidence

Burdock root, derived from the plant Arctium lappa, has long been used in traditional medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. In recent years, it has been included in natural hair loss treatments, with claims that it promotes hair growth. Some studies...
Which Vitamin Deficiences Can Cause Hair Loss?
By Sarah King, PhD
Dec 11, 2024

Which Vitamin Deficiences Can Cause Hair Loss?

Hair loss is a complex issue influenced by various factors, including vitamin deficiencies. We explored the impact (or lack thereof) of deficiencies in five vitamins – Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A – on hair health and whether supplementation can aid hair regrowth. While d...

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