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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...
Topical Minoxidil for Hair Growth: Efficacy, Safety, and How to Enhance Results
By Sarah King, PhD
Jul 16, 2025

Topical Minoxidil for Hair Growth: Efficacy, Safety, and How to Enhance Results

Topical minoxidil is the most established over-the-counter treatment for hair loss, with decades of use behind its FDA approval. But how does it actually work, and what determines whether it will work for you? In this article, we explore the science behind topical minoxidil, its strengths and limita...
OS-01 Hair Review: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
By Sarah King, PhD
Jun 23, 2025

OS-01 Hair Review: Does It Live Up to the Hype?

Curious about OneSkin’s OS-01 scalp serum that’s all over your feed? It claims to combat hair thinning by targeting cellular senescence, essentially attempting to “rejuvenate” your follicles. In this deep dive, we break down what senescence actually is, how it affects hair loss, and whether the scie...
Can Intermittent Fasting Cause Hair Loss? A Look Into A New Study
By Sarah King, PhD
Jan 14, 2025

Can Intermittent Fasting Cause Hair Loss? A Look Into A New Study

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity for its potential health benefits, but recent research highlights its possible impact on hair health. Studies on mice and humans suggest that fasting-induced metabolic shifts can slow hair growth and weaken hair shafts by depleting activated hair follicle s...
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...
Genetic Tests: A Breakthrough for Personalized Hair Loss Treatments?
By Perfect Hair Health Team
Nov 21, 2024

Genetic Tests: A Breakthrough for Personalized Hair Loss Treatments?

Genetic testing is trending in the hair loss industry. The premise? Our genes hold the secrets to better hair growth, and genetic tests can help hair loss sufferers unlock new levels of hair gains with customized treatments. It’s an enticing proposition, albeit one that holds little-to-no scie...
Creatine: Does It Worsen Hair Loss? It Depends On The Hair Loss Type. – 2025 Update
By Sarah King, PhD
Sep 27, 2024

Creatine: Does It Worsen Hair Loss? It Depends On The Hair Loss Type. – 2025 Update

Creatine, a substance that supports energy production in the muscles and brain, is commonly used as a supplement to boost athletic performance. However, its potential link to hair loss has raised concerns, particularly due to its effect on dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone associated with androge...
BTD: Can This Gene Predict Regrowth From Biotin?
By Ben Fletcher, PhD
Sep 8, 2024

BTD: Can This Gene Predict Regrowth From Biotin?

The BTD gene, responsible for encoding the enzyme biotinidase, is crucial for biotin metabolism. Biotin, or vitamin B7, plays a significant role in hair health, and biotinidase deficiency—caused by BTD polymorphisms—can lead to hair loss conditions like alopecia. While some studies suggest that biot...

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