Hair

Thinning hair in midlife, and what topical minoxidil and its companions can and cannot do.

4 articles

HairHair thinning after menopause: what's causing it and which treatments have evidenceThinning on top and extra hair in the drain are not the same problem. Here's how clinicians tell them apart, what they check, and what the treatment research actually shows.9 min read

HairMinoxidil with tretinoin, ketoconazole, latanoprost and more: what each add-on is forCombination hair sprays add other ingredients to minoxidil. Here's what each add-on is thought to do, and how much evidence there actually is, ingredient by ingredient.9 min read
HairMinoxidil for women: what the trials found, how long it takes, and side effectsTopical minoxidil is the one FDA-approved medicine for female pattern hair loss. Here's what the studies measured, what to expect in the first months, and what happens if you stop.7 min read
HairTopical finasteride for women: what the evidence shows and what's still unknownFinasteride is approved for men's hair loss, not women's. Here's what the small studies in women found, why pregnancy rules it out, and the questions about topical use that research hasn't answered.7 min read

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