People experiencing hair loss are often eager to try anything that might help—especially when medically proven treatments can take time to show results. As a result, clinicians are frequently asked about over-the-counter and adjunctive hair loss treatments that sit outside standard, evidence-based therapies. While some non-prescription options are relatively harmless, others may offer no benefit … Read more
Minoxidil is a widely used, FDA-approved treatment for androgenetic hair loss in humans. However, a new scoping review highlights an important safety issue for pet owners: minoxidil exposure can be highly toxic—especially for cats. Researchers reviewed medical literature from multiple databases and identified 94 cases of minoxidil poisoning in cats and dogs. Most exposures happened … Read more
Alopecia areata (AA) is a common autoimmune disorder that causes non-scarring hair loss. While it is best known for causing patchy baldness, it can sometimes lead to a peculiar phenomenon: the growth of new white hair in previously bald areas. This can be confusing for patients who expect to see their natural hair color return. … Read more
If you’ve been noticing thinning hair, widening partings or more shedding than usual, chances are you’ve spent time Googling symptoms, trying quick fixes, or even buying hair products online hoping something might finally work. But the truth is, real progress starts when you visit a hair loss clinic that understands your scalp, your medical history, … Read more
Gray hair is a natural part of the aging process, but have you ever wondered what’s happening beneath the surface to cause this change? The science behind it is a fascinating interplay of genetics, biology, and chemistry. The primary mechanism of gray hair is a reduction or complete loss of melanin, the pigment that gives … Read more
For years, a common concern about creatine, a popular supplement for muscle growth, has been that it might cause hair loss. The theory was that creatine could increase a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is known to cause male pattern baldness. A recent 12-week study was conducted to test this claim directly. Forty-five men who … Read more
A major new study presented at the 2025 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV) Congress in Paris has revealed a concerning link between GLP-1 receptor agonists—popular weight loss and diabetes medications—and a heightened risk of hair loss. The findings suggest that these drugs may trigger or expose underlying hair loss conditions rather than directly … Read more
If you’ve started losing hair, you’ll know it’s not just about looks, it can affect how you feel day to day. And while oral medications have helped some, they’re not always the right fit for everyone. That’s why there’s growing interest in alternatives like topical finasteride in the UK. It’s a non-oral option designed to … Read more
Scientists at Imperial College discovered that switching off a protein called Interleukin 11 not only boosted lung health, muscle function, improved metabolism, prevented cancer in middle aged mice but also hair loss and hair greying. Evidence showed that after treatment with the drug, mice who had greying patches of hair on their fur, hair loss … Read more
Most of us don’t think much about our hair until we notice it disappearing. A thinning crown, a receding hairline… it creeps in slowly, then suddenly it’s all we can see. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry, you’re not the only one, and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. At The … Read more