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1,400+ million

MEN WITH HAIR LOSS WORLDWIDE*

300+ million

WOMEN WITH HAIR LOSS WORLDWIDE*

300+

STUDIES REVIEWED

* Estimates based on world population from United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2019) and occurrences of MPHL and FPHL from Rhodes et al., 1998 and Birch et al., 2002

Research Popular Hair Loss Treatments

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PRP


HS SCORE
86%

A transparent dropper bottle with minoxidil inside

Minoxidil


HS SCORE
65%

A low-level laser therapy device

Laser Therapy


HS SCORE
65%

A hand holding a white microneedling device with a pink barrel

Microneedling


HS SCORE
58%

The scalp of a man being prepped for a hair transplant by a gloved hand.

Hair Transplant


HS SCORE
45%

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Finasteride


HS SCORE
37%

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Dutasteride


HS SCORE
37%

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Hair Vitamins


HS SCORE
32%

Our team compares treatments based on clinical research data. Learn more about the HairScience Comparative Scoring Criteria.
IHSA - the International Hair Science Association

The International Hair Science Association aims to improve the health and lives of people affected by hair loss. We want to create an open discussion about the anxiety and stress hair loss can cause, and help people learn about the treatment options that are available to them.

Our aim is to be the go-to resource for everything related to hair loss, from the fundamentals of hair science to the latest clinical trials. Whether you’re a doctor looking for the latest hair science news or an individual looking for treatment options, all the information you want can be found here.

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