The clear guide to hair loss
Pattern loss, shedding, and the treatments worth knowing about.
What’s happening to your hair?
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Devices
Red light hats, laser caps and combs, microneedling and scalp massagers.
Supplements
Biotin, iron, vitamin D, zinc, collagen and the branded hair supplements.
Topical treatments
Minoxidil foams and solutions, ketoconazole shampoo and caffeine washes.
Medical treatments
Finasteride, oral minoxidil, PRP, transplants, and who to see in the UK.
Natural remedies
Rosemary oil, pumpkin seed, saw palmetto and the rest, with the evidence.
Hair health and nutrition
Food, protein, stress, sleep, washing and heat.
Causes and conditions
Pattern hair loss, shedding, alopecia areata, menopause, iron and thyroid.
Women’s hair loss
A starting point for female pattern loss, postpartum shedding and menopause.
Men’s hair loss
A starting point for male pattern baldness, finasteride and transplants.
Research and news
Plain-English explainers, dated so the collection can be updated.
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Common questions
What is the best first step for hair loss in the UK?
See a GP if you are worried, especially before a private clinic. The NHS says most loss is either temporary or a normal part of getting older, and that no treatment works for everyone.
Which treatment does the NHS name for pattern hair loss?
Minoxidil, for women and men, and finasteride for men. Women should not use finasteride. Both need to be continued if they are helping.
Where do devices sit in this guide?
In the Devices section, next to causes, medicines, supplements and home remedies. A hat is not a first step in place of seeing a GP if you are worried.