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Kintor Pyrilutamide (KX-826): The Most Promising Hair Loss Cure in the Pipeline?

pyrilutamide (KX-826)

This is perhaps the most exciting new hair loss treatment in development. Currently in Phase 3 clinical trials, pyrilutamide (KX-826) is very close to becoming the first FDA-approved treatment for androgenetic alopecia in decades.

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Cetirizine for Hair Loss: Are Antihistamines a Cure for Baldness?

cetirizine for hair loss

Antihistamines are commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of allergies. If you’ve ever suffered from hay fever, you’ll know these drugs can be effective at reducing itchiness and sneezing. But antihistamines may also reduce PGD2 levels and inflammation – both of which are linked to hair loss. This has led some hair loss sufferers to try out antihistamines in an attempt to beat baldness. One antihistamine – cetirizine – is particularly popular online for this purpose. But does it really work for hair loss?

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Is Olive Oil Good For Hair Loss? (Oleuropein)

Is Olive Oil Good For Hair Loss?

It’s popularly touted as a natural hair loss treatment – but does it actually work? Rich in polyphenols, vitamins and minerals, olive oil is often recommended as both a topical therapy and a dietary addition to prevent hair loss. So what does the evidence say? Is olive oil good for hair loss?

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Copper Peptides for Hair Loss: Better than Minoxidil?

Copper Peptides hair loss

Copper peptides are found naturally in the body and are a popular ingredient in anti-aging cosmetics. They’re known to activate the body’s wound healing response and release growth factors and stem cells that may cause hair regrowth. There have even been FDA trials for copper peptide-based hair loss treatments. So, can copper peptides really reverse hair loss? And is this a more effective treatment than minoxidil?

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Mechanotherapy: Derma Roller, Massage and Total Hair Regrowth?

Massage, Derma Roller hair regrowth

Recent advances in the understanding of male pattern hair loss mean we’re closer than ever to a cure. But there’s a lot of information out there, and it’s sometimes a matter of connecting the dots and seeing the links. In this article, we’ll look at two related hair loss therapies and the common links between them.

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10% Minoxidil vs 5%: Which is Best for Hair Regrowth?

10% Minoxidil

Minoxidil is one of only two treatments approved by the FDA to treat hair loss. Trials of minoxidil have tested the effectiveness of 2% and 5% solutions and found the stronger concentration significantly improves hair regrowth. This raises the question: could a stronger minoxidil solution – such as 10% – produce even better results?

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Minoxidil for Beard Growth: Does It Work?

Minoxidil for beard

OK, let’s take a break from hair loss for a second and look at a different issue: beards. It turns out men aren’t just concerned with the follicles on the top of their heads – many also want more hair on their face. And while there are plenty of treatments that reverse hair loss, there’s just one that can grow hair on your face: minoxidil.

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The 5 Best Topical Hair Loss Treatments

Best topical hair loss treatments

Broadly, hair loss treatments come in two forms: oral and topical. Oral hair loss treatments include natural dietary supplements such as saw palmetto and biotin as well as prescription pills like finasteride. Topical treatments are applied to the scalp directly. In this article, we take a look at the best topical hair loss treatments.

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Azelaic Acid for Hair Loss: Is It Effective?

Azelaic Acid for Hair Loss

Found in wheat, rye, barley, and several types of grass, azelaic acid is also found in trace amounts in human skin. Although the word ‘acid’ may sound a bit off-putting, it’s actually pretty mild and is used to treat a variety of dermatological conditions. Now, evidence suggests azelaic acid may have another potential use: male pattern hair loss. Continue reading Azelaic Acid for Hair Loss: Is It Effective?

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Topical Spironolactone for Hair Loss: Review

topical spironolactone for hair loss

The vast majority of hair loss – both in men and women – is caused by hormones. Spironolactone (spiro) is a medication that is able to counteract the effects of these hormones, making it a potentially effective hair loss treatment. But does it actually work? In this article, we’ll take a look at the evidence supporting topical spironolactone for hair loss.

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