Hair Health

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Spartan Shampoo Review: Does It Really Work for Hair Loss?

Written by Grace Gallagher

See what dermatologist Dr. Knox Beasley thinks about Spartan shampoo, including whether it’s effective for promoting hair health and combating hair loss.

How to Get Finasteride: Is It Over the Counter?

Written by Grace Gallagher

Can you get finasteride over the counter, or does finasteride require a prescription? Here’s what you need to know about the safest ways to get finasteride.

How to Fix a Receding Hairline: 11 Effective Treatments Backed by Science

Written by Lauren Panoff

Struggling with a receding hairline? Discover 11 proven treatments—from finasteride to hair transplants—to stop hair loss and regrow your hairline.

Mesotherapy for Hair Loss: What It Is & How It Works

Written by Grace Gallagher

Learn about mesotherapy for hair loss, including how it works and alternative treatments for hair growth.

Protein and Hair Growth: Why It Matters for Healthy Hair

Written by Grace Gallagher

The connection between your diet and your hair isn’t always obvious, and you may be wondering whether protein is effective for hair growth. Learn how protein supports stronger, healthier hair and what to eat to keep strands looking their best.

Mature Hairline vs. Receding Hairline: How to Tell the Difference

Written by Grace Gallagher

Learn the key differences between a mature hairline vs. receding hairline, what causes each, and what you can do to treat or prevent further thinning.

Does Minoxidil Shampoo Work for Hair Loss?

Written by Grace Gallagher

Does minoxidil shampoo work to prevent hair loss? Here’s what to know, plus alternative treatments.

How Much Does Rogaine® (Minoxidil) Cost?

Written by Geoffrey C. Whittaker

Explore brand-name Rogaine costs, generic minoxidil prices, and where to buy minoxidil for hair loss online.

Switching From Finasteride to Dutasteride for Hair Loss

Written by Grace Gallagher

Learn about switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, including why people switch, what to expect, and whether it’s safe.

Club Hair: What Is It and What Does It Mean?

Written by Knox Beasley, MD

“Club hair” might sound like a type of hairstyle you put on before heading to a rave, but it’s actually the technical name for a natural part of your hair growth cycle.

Retrograde Alopecia

Written by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD

Retrograde alopecia is a form of hair loss characterized by the gradual thinning or recession of hair at the nape of the neck or the sides of the scalp.

Androgenetic Alopecia

Written by Knox Beasley, MD

What is androgenetic alopecia? Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as male pattern baldness (or female pattern hair loss in women), is a chronic, progressive form of hair loss that follows a recognizable pattern.

Itchy Beard

Written by Knox Beasley, MD

Having an itchy beard is a common annoyance for men, regardless of what stage of growth it may be in—from stubble poking through to a full-length beard.

Telogen Effluvium

Written by Knox Beasley, MD

You may have heard stress causes hair loss. While that’s true, you probably won’t see hair loss from stress after one particularly tough work meeting or a tense conversation with your partner. But there is such a thing as stress-induced shedding.

Scalp Folliculitis

Written by Knox Beasley, MD

Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be painful.