Articles

Careful, practical writing about hair loss, aimed at helping you understand what you are seeing and have a better conversation with a clinician.

Understanding hair loss

Shedding, Thinning, or Both: Describing What You Are Actually Seeing

Hair in the drain and hair getting finer are two different observations, and telling them apart is the most useful thing you can do before an appointment.

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Practical guides

How to Photograph Your Hair So You Can Actually Track Change

Hair changes too slowly for a mirror to be reliable. A consistent photo routine is the cheapest and most useful tool you have.

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Practical guides

What to Bring to an Appointment About Hair Loss

A hair loss consultation is short. Twenty minutes of preparation changes how much you get out of it.

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Consumer awareness

How to Read a Hair Product Label Without Getting Sold

The hair loss aisle is full of confident language and thin evidence. A few habits will save you a lot of money.

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Everyday care

Scalp Care Basics Worth Getting Right First

None of this regrows hair. What it can do is stop avoidable damage, which is a more useful place to start than most people expect.

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