Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Halting your receding hairline might not be as hard as you think There are lots of reasons why your hair might start to thin or fall out. Some of the most common ones include male-pattern baldness from hormone imbalances, as well as

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Learn whether taking finasteride impacts your testosterone levels Finasteride is an FDA-approved medication that treats hair loss  in men, along with certain prostate conditions. It belongs to a class of medications called 5α-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs), which reduce your body’s ability to convert testosterone

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DABOM Summary: Here’s how drinking can change the effects of finasteride Many men take finasteride as a hair loss treatment, but it’s important to know how a new medicine could affect your lifestyle and routines before you start taking it. Knowing whether you’ll have

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Here’s what to prepare for when you start taking finasteride for hair loss When you’re starting finasteride, its branded form Propecia®, or any other medication for hair loss, it’s normal to have some questions. How long will it take to start working?

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Hair loss doesn’t have to be scary Myths about hair loss can lead to unnecessary anxiety and misinformation if you are experiencing hair thinning or baldness. However, many common misconceptions surrounding hair loss can be easily debunked, empowering you to make more

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Hair loss is a common condition that can deeply affect your self-esteem. A significant number of men experience some degree of hair thinning or baldness during their lifetimes. Below, we explore the realities of hair loss in men so you can learn

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Finasteride, a popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, was originally developed to manage issues related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—but it is now widely used to treat male pattern baldness. Finasteride helps with BPH by reducing the enlargement of the prostate to alleviate symptoms.

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Essential oils, herbal remedies, light therapy, & more There’s no shortage of methods men have used to try to prevent and reverse hair loss over the years—but not all of them are equally safe or effective. When it comes to natural

Medical Review by Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: Hats won’t make your hair fall out, but poor circulation might There are plenty of myths flying around about hair loss, and the idea that wearing a hat too often causes hair loss is one of the most common myths out