Have you heard of hair fibers? You’ve probably seen the before and after pictures, and they look great. People take a powder or spray, apply it to their thinning hair, and within just a few minutes, their hair suddenly looks thicker, fuller, and healthier. If you’re going to a wedding or a party, these products act as a type of hair filler for men and can be the perfect way to cover up hair loss. But hair fiber sprays and powders are just a cosmetic solution. They’re not actually doing anything to improve your hair health. And once you get in a pool, take a shower, or – like Rudy Giuliani – g ..read more

In many hair loss disorders, people’s hair starts falling out spontaneously. The trigger could be an illness, a physical response to a new medication, an autoimmune condition, or any number of other reasons. But in androgenic alopecia, the most common cause of balding, hair loss is gradual. Often referred to as pattern baldness, this form of hair loss involves the gradual thinning of hair and shrinkage of hair follicles, which is known as hair miniaturization. What is hair miniaturization? Hair miniaturization is a phenomenon in which your hair follicles shrink, causing the long, dark termina ..read more

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with androgenic alopecia, you’ve probably started to hear a lot of weird words thrown around – like ‘vertex’, ‘occiput’, or ‘forelock’. Whether you’ve read them on a minoxidil label or heard them when talking to your trichologist or dermatologist, these words are important. They refer to specific parts of the head that are more or less likely to be affected by the progression of pattern hair loss. And before you start to wonder if you need to relearn the parts of the head – don’t worry. According to the book Advanced Surgical Facial Rejuvenation, there are o ..read more

Head and Shoulders® is a well-known brand that claims to be able to stop dandruff. While their products are sometimes thought to be harsh and may dry out hair, there’s little proof that this brand and its products cause hair loss… or hair growth.  What Head and Shoulders® can do is help with dandruff. It contains active ingredients that have been shown to help improve the scalp microbiome. If anything, by helping improve scalp health, this shampoo might even be able to help (a little!) with hair loss.   Does Head and Shoulders® cause baldness? There’s no evidence that Head and ..read more

Humans have hairs – and hair follicles – all over their bodies. The long, clearly visible, darker hairs are known as terminal hairs. The short, thin, pale hairs that exist across bodies and faces are known as vellus hairs. You’ve probably heard of vellus hairs referred to by more colloquial names, like “peach fuzz” or “baby hairs”. When boys go through puberty, hormones prompt many of their vellus hairs turn into terminal hairs. And when men experience pattern hair loss, the reverse occurs: Terminal hairs gradually turn into vellus hairs. Eventually, they stop producing hair completely, resul ..read more

Wellbutrin® is an antidepressant that’s been around since the 1970s. Like all drugs, it has the potential to cause side effects, one of which is hair loss. The good news is that Wellbutrin® hair loss is reversible – but for hair loss symptoms to go away, you’ll need to stop taking the medication. What is Wellbutrin®? Wellbutrin® is a brand-name version of a medication called bupropion. It used to be known by the name amfebutamone. According to the Mayo Clinic, bupropion is a prescription-only drug that’s used to treat and prevent depression. It’s also used to help people stop smoking.   ..read more

On average, hair grows at a rate of about half an inch every month. But a number of different factors – like the way you care for your hair, the foods you eat, and how old you are – can influence hair growth rate. If you feel like your hair is growing slower than it used to, you may not be wrong. The good news is that there are many ways to improve scalp and hair health, which in turn will encourage faster, healthier hair growth. How fast does hair grow in men? According to a study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings, hair tends to grow at a rate of 0.35 millimet ..read more

Dandruff is a common skin problem that affects about half of the world’s population. It causes white, flaky skin to appear on the scalp, making hair – particularly dark hair – look dirty. Scalps with dandruff are often dry and itchy, making you want to repeatedly scratch your head and causing more white flakes to appear. While dandruff is unpleasant and inconvenient, it isn’t a direct cause of balding. However, it’s associated with multiple conditions that can cause hair loss. And it’s often indicative of an issue with the amount or types of microorganisms living on your scalp.   Wh ..read more

Creatine is an amino acid that’s important for muscle function. It’s made by the human body, but can also be consumed through animal products or nutrient supplements. When produced as a dietary supplement, creatine is usually sold as creatine monohydrate. This product is particularly popular with athletes. Creatine is thought to be safe and even has health benefits. It’s not thought to cause or be related to hair loss. However, there’s a small chance that regular supplementation may influence your hormones – which, in turn, could influence the progression of male pattern hair loss. Creatine a ..read more

You’ve probably noticed that the hairlines of children and young teenagers are set lower down than those of adults, making their foreheads look smaller. They recede as people age – pushing hairlines further back and making foreheads look bigger. As the shape of a person’s hairline changes, the way their hair frames their face will change, too.   Hairline changes of this type are perfectly normal – but not all alterations to your hairline are. If you suddenly notice that you’ve developed an uneven hairline, or feel like your hairline looks crooked or asymmetrical, this may not be so ..read more