10 guides
Oral Treatments
The prescription medicines, what the trials measured, and what they cost you.
- Complete Guide to Finasteride for Hair LossFinasteride treats male pattern baldness by blocking DHT. Learn FDA-approved dosing, efficacy rates, side effects, and when to expect results in this evidence-based
- Dutasteride vs Finasteride: Which Is Better for Hair Loss?Compare dutasteride vs finasteride for hair loss: efficacy data, DHT reduction (98% vs 70%), side effects, dosing, and when to switch. Evidence-based guide.
- Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: Evidence-Based ReviewLow-dose oral minoxidil treats hair loss as effectively as topical. Learn dosing (1.25-5mg), efficacy rates, hypertrichosis risk, and cardiovascular safety.
- Spironolactone for Hair Loss in WomenSpironolactone shows 56.6% improvement in female pattern hair loss. Learn about dosing (100-200mg), timeline, side effects, and how it compares to other treatments.
- Low-Dose Finasteride for Hair Loss: Does It Actually Work?Low-dose finasteride (0.2-0.5mg) shows 54% improvement rate vs 58% at 1mg. Learn about dosing options, DHT reduction data, and whether microdosing reduces side effec
- Topical Finasteride for Hair Loss: Benefits, How to Apply, and What to ExpectTopical finasteride achieves 96% of oral efficacy with 100x lower systemic exposure. Learn application techniques, concentrations, and why sexual side effects may be
- Combining Finasteride and Minoxidil: The Complete Protocol GuideCombining finasteride and minoxidil achieves 94.1% improvement vs 80.5% alone. Learn the best protocols, timeline, and how to maximize your hair regrowth results.
- Hair Loss Medications: The Complete Comparison GuideCompare all hair loss medications: finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and more. See efficacy rankings, side effects, and which treatment works best for your situat
- When to Start Hair Loss Treatment: The Complete Age & Timing GuideThe best time to start hair loss treatment is when you first notice thinning. Users starting before 30 kept 88% density. See outcomes by age and Norwood stage.
- How Long Until Hair Loss Treatment Works? The Complete TimelineFinasteride works in 3-6 months, with 83% stopping hair loss at 12 months. See the month-by-month timeline for finasteride, minoxidil, and combination therapy.