Treatments
Treatments
What each treatment actually does, who it works for, and what the evidence supports. Pharmaceuticals, procedures, and devices, with honest assessment of efficacy and side-effect profiles.
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Minoxidil vs. Finasteride: Which Should You Take for Hair Loss?
Minoxidil and finasteride are the two first-line treatments for pattern hair loss. Different mechanisms, different efficacy, different side-effect profiles. The honest comparison, and why most men take both.
James Ardell Reviewed May 7, 2026 -
Finasteride vs. Dutasteride: Which Should You Take for Hair Loss?
Finasteride and dutasteride are both 5α-reductase inhibitors used for male pattern hair loss. They're not interchangeable: efficacy, side effects, and FDA status differ. The honest comparison.
James Ardell Reviewed May 5, 2026 -
Microneedling for Hair Loss: Does It Actually Work?
Microneedling for androgenetic alopecia: what the trials actually show, why it works as an adjunct to minoxidil, the at-home vs. in-office difference, and what the risks are.
James Ardell Reviewed May 5, 2026 -
PRP for Hair Loss: Does It Work, and Is It Worth the Cost?
Platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia: what the trials actually show, the typical protocol and cost, who responds best, and how PRP compares to minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling.
James Ardell Reviewed May 5, 2026 -
Hair Transplants Explained: FUE vs. FUT, Cost, and What to Expect
How modern hair transplants work, the difference between FUE and FUT, realistic results, recovery timelines, costs, and how to spot a clinic worth its fees.
James Ardell Reviewed Apr 28, 2026 -
Minoxidil for Hair Loss: How It Works, What to Expect, and Topical vs. Oral
Minoxidil 5% topical, low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM), realistic regrowth expectations, the shed, side effects, and what stopping does. The evidence-based guide.
James Ardell Reviewed Apr 28, 2026