The Latest on Hair Loss Treatments

Everything you want to know about procedures, clinical trials, medications, and more. 

Can Cannabis Help With Hair Loss?

Some of the chemical compounds found in cannabis are thought to have beneficial properties relevant to medical applications, like anti-inflammatory and anti-convulsant effects. These non-psychoactive compounds are now being researched to see if and how they can help improve scalp and hair health.

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A Guide to Hair Regrowth for Women

Most women lose hair at some point in their lives. If you’ve already tried hair loss shampoos and supplements without much success, FDA-approved solutions like minoxidil and laser hair therapy can help. And clinic-based procedures like platelet-rich plasma therapy and hair transplants have been shown to work very well, too.

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Do Hair Restoration Surgeries Leave Hair Transplant Holes?

If you’re considering getting a hair transplant, you’ve probably seen a lot of pictures of scalps before and after surgery — and chances are you've encountered images of post-procedure hair transplant holes. Fortunately, you probably won't need to worry about these. Distinct holes after hair transplantation procedures only really occur to people getting hair plugs, which are now considered to be an outdated surgical technique.

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How To Reduce Side Effects of Finasteride

Finasteride's side effects can potentially be reduced by changing your dosage and how often you take this drug. However, the easiest way to reduce the risk of side effects is to change the way finasteride is formulated. The topical version of this drug has far fewer, less serious side effects compared to the oral, FDA-approved medication.

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