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Zinc Supplements For Hair Loss: A Hard Look Into The Science
By Sarah King, PhD
Apr 25, 2024

Zinc Supplements For Hair Loss: A Hard Look Into The Science

Zinc is a popular trace element found in hair growth supplements. Animal studies suggest that zinc is required for healthy hair cycling. Human studies suggest that zinc deficiencies can cause hair loss from telogen effluvium. One study found that zinc sulfate might help with non-descript hair loss i...
Does Topical Finasteride Work?
By Sarah King, PhD
Nov 13, 2025

Does Topical Finasteride Work?

Topical finasteride is quickly emerging as a compelling alternative to oral finasteride for treating androgenic alopecia, promising similar hair regrowth with significantly fewer systemic side effects. But does topical finasteride work? In this article, we break down how topical finasteride works, h...
Women: Is Topical Minoxidil Safe While Trying to Conceive?
By Michael Williams, PhD
Nov 12, 2025

Women: Is Topical Minoxidil Safe While Trying to Conceive?

Topical minoxidil is the most widely used treatment for female hair loss, but is it safe when trying to conceive? Here’s what current research says about fertility, pregnancy, and reproductive risks.

Men: Is Topical Minoxidil Safe While Trying to Conceive?
By Michael Williams, PhD
Nov 12, 2025

Men: Is Topical Minoxidil Safe While Trying to Conceive?

Many men use topical minoxidil to combat hair loss, but is it safe to continue while trying to conceive? Curious how the science stacks up and what experts actually recommend? Explore our evidence-based review to learn the facts about topical minoxidil and male fertility....
Finasteride and Dry Eye Disease: Is There A Connection?
By Michael Williams, PhD
Nov 12, 2025

Finasteride and Dry Eye Disease: Is There A Connection?

Finasteride is a well-established treatment for hair loss, but some reports suggest it may contribute to dry eye disease. This article examines how finasteride’s hormonal effects may impact tear production, reviews current research findings, and provides practical steps for managing or preventing ey...
5 Ways to Prevent Hair Loss While Taking Testosterone
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Nov 11, 2025

5 Ways to Prevent Hair Loss While Taking Testosterone

Testosterone replacement therapy can transform energy, mood, and libido, but it often comes with an unwelcome side effect: accelerated hair loss. This guide breaks down the science of how TRT ramps up DHT and outlines five evidence-based strategies to protect your hair without sacrificing hormonal b...
Nutrafol Review: Half-Truths, Cherrypicked Data, & Misleading Study Results
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Nov 8, 2025

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...
Vitamin B1 for Hair Loss: Good or Bad for Hair Loss?
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Nov 8, 2025

Vitamin B1 for Hair Loss: Good or Bad for Hair Loss?

Vitamin B1 – also known as thiamine (or thiamin) – is part of the B-complex of vitamins. In mouse models, severe vitamin B1 deficiencies lead to rapid weight loss, neurological decline, and hair loss. However, thiamine repletion studies (as well as studies on humans) suggest that this hair loss seem...
5 Natural DHT Blockers… But Should You Use Them?
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Nov 4, 2025

5 Natural DHT Blockers… But Should You Use Them?

Natural DHT blockers are popular among hair loss sufferers who want to lower DHT without the use of drugs. Unfortunately, most natural DHT reducers lack enough DHT-reducing capabilities to regrow hair. This article separates fact from fiction to reveal the best (and worst) natural DHT blockers for p...
Does Topical Dutasteride Work?
By Sarah King, PhD
Sep 18, 2025

Does Topical Dutasteride Work?

Topical dutasteride is gaining attention as a potent alternative to oral dutasteride (and finasteride) in treating androgenic alopecia, aiming to deliver robust DHT suppression at the scalp with fewer systemic side effects. But does topical dutasteride work? In this article, we break down how topica...

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