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Education. Evidence. Regrowth.
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Prioritize knowledge. Make better choices.
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Sort good studies from the bad.
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Get bigger hair gains.
Team MembersPhD's, resarchers, & consumer advocates.
- Rob English
Founder, researcher, & consumer advocate
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Our team of PhD’s, researchers, & more
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Before-Afters- Transformation Photos
Our library of before-after photos.
- — Jenna, 31, U.S.A.
I have attached my before and afters of my progress since joining this group...
- — Tom, 30, U.K.
I’m convinced I’ve recovered to probably the hairline I had 3 years ago. Super stoked…
- — Rabih, 30’s, U.S.A.
My friends actually told me, “Your hairline improved. Your hair looks thicker...
- — RDB, 35, New York, U.S.A.
I also feel my hair has a different texture to it now…
- — Aayush, 20’s, Boston, MA
Firstly thank you for your work in this field. I am immensely grateful that...
- — Ben M., U.S.A
I just wanted to thank you for all your research, for introducing me to this method...
- — Raul, 50, Spain
To be honest I am having fun with all this and I still don’t know how much...
- — Lisa, 52, U.S.
I see a massive amount of regrowth that is all less than about 8 cm long...
Client Testimonials150+ member experiences.
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Popular treatments. But do they work?
- Finasteride
- Oral
- Topical
- Dutasteride
- Oral
- Topical
- Mesotherapy
- Minoxidil
- Oral
- Topical
- Ketoconazole
- Shampoo
- Topical
- Low-Level Laser Therapy
- Therapy
- Microneedling
- Therapy
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)
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- Scalp Massages
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IngredientsTop-selling ingredients, quantified.
- Saw Palmetto
- Redensyl
- Melatonin
- Caffeine
- Biotin
- Rosemary Oil
- Lilac Stem Cells
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
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ProductsThe truth about hair loss "best sellers".
- Minoxidil Tablets
Xyon Health
- Finasteride
Strut Health
- Hair Growth Supplements
Happy Head
- REVITA Tablets for Hair Growth Support
DS Laboratories
- FoliGROWTH Ultimate Hair Neutraceutical
Advanced Trichology
- Enhance Hair Density Serum
Fully Vital
- Topical Finasteride and Minoxidil
Xyon Health
- HairOmega Foaming Hair Growth Serum
DrFormulas
- Bio-Cleansing Shampoo
Revivogen MD
- more
Key MetricsStandardized rubrics to evaluate all treatments.
- Evidence Quality
Is this treatment well studied?
- Regrowth Potential
How much regrowth can you expect?
- Long-Term Viability
Is this treatment safe & sustainable?
Free Research- Free Resources
Apps, tools, guides, freebies, & more.
- Free CalculatorTopical Finasteride Calculator
- Free Interactive GuideInteractive Guide: What Causes Hair Loss?
- Free ResourceFree Guide: Standardized Scalp Massages
- Free Course7-Day Hair Loss Email Course
- Free DatabaseIngredients Database
- Free Interactive GuideInteractive Guide: Hair Loss Disorders
- Free DatabaseTreatment Guides
- Free Lab TestsProduct Lab Tests: Purity & Potency
- Free Video & Write-upEvidence Quality Masterclass
- Free Interactive GuideDermatology Appointment Guide
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Articles100+ free articles.
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OS-01 Hair Review: Does It Live Up to the Hype?
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Stretching The Truth: 3 Misrepresented Claims From Hair Loss Studies
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Minoxidil Shedding – What to Expect & When it Stops
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Does Minoxidil Cause Skin Aging?
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Thermus Thermophilus Extract Does Not Increase Hair Density By 96.88%, Despite Dermatology Times’ Claims.
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Does Retinoic Acid (Tretinoin) Improve Hair Growth From Minoxidil?
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Topical Cetirizine: An Anti-Histamine That Regrows Hair? (New Evidence)
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Scalp Psoriasis: Symptoms, Causes, and Effects on Hair Loss
PublicationsOur team’s peer-reviewed studies.
- Microneedling and Its Use in Hair Loss Disorders: A Systematic Review
- Use of Botulinum Toxin for Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
- Conflicting Reports Regarding the Histopathological Features of Androgenic Alopecia
- Self-Assessments of Standardized Scalp Massages for Androgenic Alopecia: Survey Results
- A Hypothetical Pathogenesis Model For Androgenic Alopecia:Clarifying The Dihydrotestosterone Paradox And Rate-Limiting Recovery Factors
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Education. Evidence. Regrowth.
- Team Members
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Discover how we conduct our research.
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Before-Afters/ Client Testimonials- Popular Treatments
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Articles
Explore the science behind hair loss and hair growth. Our in-depth articles cover topics ranging from natural remedies to pharmaceuticals to breakthroughs in hair loss science. Want to request an article topic? Contact us.
IngredientsPharmaceuticalsNatural RemediesCompany Reviews
By Sarah King, PhDApr 25, 2024Zinc 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...
By Sarah King, PhDApr 25, 2024Japanese Knotweed For Hair Loss: A Scientific Analysis
Japanese knotweed contains resveratrol and apigenin. In vitro studies suggest these compounds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. Marketers claim these compounds support hair regrowth. So can Japanese knotweed regrow hair? In this article, we review the scientific literat...
By Perfect Hair Health TeamApr 25, 2024Why Am I Shedding After Microneedling?
Temporary hair shedding is commonly reported after men & women start hair loss treatments like minoxidil. But is temporary hair shedding also normal when starting microneedling? On the one hand, microneedling induces acute inflammation. A little inflammation might benefit hair growth, while too ...
By Sarah King, PhDApr 24, 2024Ritlecitinib (Litfulo™) For Alopecia Areata: Benefits, Risks, & Hair Growth Outcomes
In a recent milestone, a drug called ritlecitinib (brand name Litfulo™) was approved for treating alopecia areata (AA) in adolescents and adults. But is there high quality evidence supporting ritlecitinib? What are the long-term safety risks? And if it works, does this (relatively) new medication re...
By Sarah King, PhDApr 19, 2024Pump BioGro™: A Topical For Hair Regrowth? | Scientific Analysis
Pump BioGro™ is a topical product marketed by Pump Haircare. Its makers claim that Pump BioGro™ is clinically proven to reduce hair shedding and promote hair growth by inhibiting fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF5) – a growth factor that Pump Haircare suggests might negatively impact hair cycling. Dur...
By Sarah King, PhDApr 19, 2024What Happens If I Stop Microneedling?
In general, treatments for hair loss are only effective as long as they are continued. However, limited data suggests that microneedling may exert its effects up to six months post-treatment (with or without minoxidil). In this article, we will dive into the research behind how long the positive hai...
By Sarah King, PhDApr 19, 2024Reparex (For Grey Hair): Does It Really Reverse Greying? | Scientific Analysis
Reparex’s Against Grey Hair claims to “restore hair color naturally from the inside out”. During our company investigation, we found discrepancies between Reparex’s marketing claims and the mechanisms governing the graying process. We also found duplicative before-after photo...
By Sarah King, PhDApr 19, 2024Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) For Hair Regrowth: Fact vs. Fiction
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in citrus fruits. Because humans lack an enzyme called gulonolactone oxidase, vitamin C must be taken up through the diet. The majority of evidence concerning vitamin C and its potential for hair growth is f...
By Richard Clayton, PhDApr 19, 2024Amino Acids To Treat Hair Loss? A Small Literature Review
Amino acids are biomolecules and the building blocks of proteins. Marketers often misappropriate petri dish, animal, and small-scale human studies to suggest that the amino acids lysine, arginine, proline, & thiamine might help treat hair loss. But is this supported by clinical studies on humans...
By Sarah King, PhDApr 19, 2024Turmeric (Curcumin) For Hair Regrowth? Big Claims, Limited Data
Petri dish (i.e., in vitro) studies suggest that turmeric and its active constituent, curcumin, might decrease cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and nuclear factor kappa beta (NF-κB). Since these pathways and proteins share pathologic overlap with certain hair loss di...Stop guessing which hair loss
treatments actually workInstead, just read our cheat sheet
You’ll get the facts on nine “natural” and “conventional” hair loss treatments: how they work, how much hair they’ll regrow, their limitations, and what their marketers don’t want you know.
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