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Building a Scalp Routine You Will Actually Keep
Cleansing frequency, build-up, flaking and irritation — how to keep the scalp comfortable while running a topical routine.
Male Pattern Hair Loss: Causes, Stages and Options
Everything men need to know about androgenetic alopecia, from DHT and genetics to the Norwood scale, early signs and a realistic plan of action.
The Hair Growth Cycle Explained: Anagen, Catagen, Telogen and Exogen
Understanding the four phases of hair growth is the key to understanding shedding, timelines and why every hair-growth routine takes months.
Hidden Causes of Hair Loss: Thyroid, Iron, Medications and More
The medical and lifestyle factors that can cause or worsen thinning, and the questions worth asking your doctor.
Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Complete Guide for Women
How thinning shows up differently in women, the role of hormones, menopause and nutrition, the Ludwig scale, and the options worth discussing.
Minoxidil 2% vs 5%: Which Strength Is Right for You?
What the two over-the-counter strengths are, who each is labeled for, how they compare in studies, and how to choose between them.
The Minoxidil Shedding Phase, Explained
Why shedding can increase early in a routine, how long it typically lasts, and when it is worth speaking to a clinician.
The Complete Guide to the Types of Hair Loss
Pattern hair loss, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, traction and scarring hair loss: how each one looks, why it happens and what usually helps.
Telogen Effluvium: Why Sudden Shedding Happens and How It Recovers
A calm, detailed guide to trigger-related shedding: the timeline, common causes, how it differs from pattern hair loss and what helps recovery.
How Much Hair Shedding Is Normal? A Practical Guide
Daily hair counts, wash-day shedding, seasonal changes and the signs that shedding deserves a closer look.
When to See a Dermatologist About Hair Loss (and What to Expect)
Red-flag symptoms, how to prepare for your appointment, the tests and tools dermatologists use and how to make the most of the visit.
Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil: Pros, Cons and How It Compares to Topical
Why clinicians increasingly prescribe low-dose oral Minoxidil, the benefits, the risks, and how it differs from topical.
How to Apply Minoxidil Correctly: A Step-by-Step Guide
Solution and foam technique, dry vs wet hair, drying time, styling, washing and the small habits that decide whether you get consistent results.
Missed Doses, Breaks and Stopping Minoxidil
What to do if you miss an application, what happens during breaks, and what to expect if you stop for good.
Hair Thinning in Women: Patterns, Causes and First Steps
Diffuse thinning, widening parts and postpartum shedding look different from male pattern loss, and are assessed differently.

FAQs

How long before I can tell whether a hair-growth routine is working?
Give any routine a minimum of three to four months of consistent daily use, and ideally six to twelve months, before judging it. Take monthly photographs in consistent lighting.

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