Fluridil: Scientific Deep-Dive Fluridil, otherwise known as topilutamide (or by the brand name Eucapil) is a topical medication that has been tested as a treatment for both androgenetic hair loss and hirsutism (excess facial hair growth in women). In 2021, the patent for fluridil expired, however, there have been no generic fluridil treatments that have … Read more…
I Am Experiencing Side Effects From Minoxidil. What Should I Do? If experiencing side effects from minoxidil, it’s best to speak with the prescribing physician as soon as possible to discuss next steps. Discontinuing use, however, is not the only option. There are strategies to reduce minoxidil’s side effects (while still benefiting from the drug) … Read more…
If you’re experiencing hair loss, and you’re searching for a solution to help regrow hair, you’ve likely read several articles that reference different parts of the scalp. But what would you say if you were asked where on your scalp you’re losing hair? And how well do you understand the various parts of the scalp … Read more…
To some extent, every hairline is unique. But there are identifiable hairline patterns, primarily based on age, gender and genetics. As men age, their hairline will typically recede a bit, known as ‘maturing.’ While this can understandably make men nervous, it’s not always a sign of male pattern balding. In this post, we’ll review the … Read more…
Can the bacteria inside of our guts affect hair loss? It’s possible. Studies now link changes to our gut bacteria (i.e., the microbiome) to hair loss disorders such as alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and maybe even androgenic alopecia (pattern hair loss). In this article, we’ll dive into the science surrounding the microbiome, its connections to … Read more…
Apple cider vinegar for hair growth? My failed experiment Ten years ago, I decided to start rubbing apple cider vinegar (ACV) into my bald spot every night. Why? I’d read on a hair loss forum that ACV was a powerful health tonic – and that its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory properties might help regrow hair. My experiment … Read more…
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune form of hair loss that affects 2% of people worldwide. If you’re dealing with alopecia areata, the burden of hair loss often feels overwhelming – as the condition can progress rapidly, inexplicably, and without regard. Fortunately, alopecia areata is treatable. In many cases, it’s also reversible. The first step toward … Read more…
Scarring alopecias make up about 7% of patients seen in hair loss clinics. This means almost 1 in 10 hair loss cases are attributed to scarring alopecia. In this article, we’ll outline what scarring alopecias are, what makes them unique, and why they might develop. Then we’ll uncover why this classification of hair loss – … Read more…
A complete guide to diffuse hair loss Diffuse thinning isn’t a type of hair loss. Rather, it’s a term used to describe the appearance of someone’s hair loss. When someone has diffuse hair loss, it means that they’re experiencing a decrease in hair density across the entire scalp. Many people first notice diffuse thinning as … Read more…
Grey Hair: Its Causes & Interventions – A Scientific Overview It’s a long-standing belief that grey hair is a consequence of aging. But is this really true? If so, what’s at the crux of age-related graying? How does this differ from premature gray hair? And can grey hair actually be reversed? This article dives into … Read more…