Treatments

Hair Loss Treatments, Ranked by Evidence

Medical, natural and device-based treatments for male pattern hair loss, each rated by the strength of the evidence behind it.

Medical Treatments

Finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride and newer options: how they work, results and side effects.

Minoxidil for Hair Loss: Results, Side Effects and How to Use It
How well minoxidil works for male pattern hair loss, 5% vs 2%, oral vs topical, side effects and what results to expect, based on clinical trials.
Strong evidence

Natural Remedies

Diet, oils, shampoos, supplements and scalp care: what the research actually supports and what it does not.

Scalp Massage for Hair Loss: What the Evidence Says
Can rubbing your scalp really slow hair loss? We look at the two studies everyone cites, what they found, their limits and how to do it.
Weak evidence

Devices

Laser caps, microneedling and other at-home devices, with the evidence behind each one.