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The library · 77 entries
Research
Every entry answers the same questions in the same order: how it works, how it’s used, what it costs, the recovery, and how strong the evidence actually is.
4 entries in Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical4
Minoxidil
Rogaine, topical minoxidilFirst-line for regrowth in androgenetic alopecia. Works on the growth phase rather than the hormonal cause, so it pairs naturally with a DHT blocker.
$15 – $60Finasteride
RxPropecia, 1mg finasterideThe main lever on the actual cause of male pattern hair loss. Retention first, some regrowth second.
$10 – $40Dutasteride
RxAvodartA more complete DHT blocker than finasteride. More potent, longer half-life, and correspondingly less forgiving.
$20 – $70Ketoconazole Shampoo
NizoralAn antifungal that treats dandruff properly and may offer a small side benefit for scalp hair.
$10 – $25