Hair Scripts Editorial
The Research,
Explained.
Clinical articles on hair loss, treatment science, and what to realistically expect — written by licensed trichologists and reviewed by our medical board.
Does Minoxidil Work for Women? What the Research Actually Says
Minoxidil is FDA-approved for women at 2% and widely used at 5% and higher. But efficacy varies significantly based on your biology. Here's what decades of clinical research actually shows.
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The SULT1A1 Test: Why Your Minoxidil Results Depend on Your DNA
Up to half of people using topical minoxidil don't respond — and a single enzyme in your skin explains why. The SULT1A1 test measures your ability to activate minoxidil before you spend months finding out the hard way.
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Postpartum Hair Loss: When It Starts, How Long It Lasts, and How to Treat It
Up to half of new mothers experience significant hair shedding after delivery. It's not permanent — but it can be alarming. Here's exactly what's happening, when it resolves, and what you can (and can't) do about it.
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Female Pattern Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Female pattern hair loss affects roughly 1 in 4 women by their 40s and becomes more common after menopause. Unlike in men, it presents as diffuse thinning rather than recession — and requires a different diagnostic and treatment approach.
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Oral Minoxidil vs Topical: Which Is Right for You?
Oral and topical minoxidil are both proven treatments for hair loss — but they work through different mechanisms, have different side effect profiles, and suit different patients. Here's how to think through which is right for you.
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How Long Before Hair Loss Treatment Works? A Realistic Timeline
The most common reason patients stop hair loss treatment is lack of visible results at 3 months — which is exactly when most treatments are just getting started. Here's what to realistically expect, month by month.
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What Is Compounded Minoxidil? How It Differs from Rogaine and Why It Matters
Compounded minoxidil isn't a knockoff Rogaine — it's a custom formulation built around your SULT1A1 grade, scalp sensitivity, and treatment goals. Here's what makes it different, when it's worth it, and what the FDA wants you to know.
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Finasteride vs. Dutasteride for Hair Loss: What's the Difference?
Both drugs block the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT — the hormone that miniaturizes hair follicles. But dutasteride blocks more of it, for longer. Here's what the head-to-head research shows and how a clinician decides which is right for you.
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Why Isn't Minoxidil Working for Me? The Enzyme Most Providers Never Test
You've applied it every day for months and nothing's changed. You're not imagining it — 30–50% of people are biologically unable to respond to topical minoxidil. Here's the science, and the test that tells you.
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