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.
8 entries
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
Surgical1
Injectable1
Diet2
Zinc, Vitamin D & Iron
micronutrients, ferritinCorrecting a real deficiency helps a great deal. Supplementing without one does nothing — test, do not guess.
$20 – $150Biotin
vitamin B7, hair skin and nails supplementsThe most heavily marketed hair supplement, and one of the least justified. Included here specifically so you can stop buying it.
$5 – $30