The Journal
Plain-language guides on DHT, hair loss and the ingredients behind DHT Defense.
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss. What causes it, how to recognise it, how it progresses, and the natural and medical treatment options.
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Can hair lost to androgenetic alopecia grow back? What the research on miniaturized follicles shows, which hair can still be saved, and how to tell if you still have time.
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The Norwood scale grades male pattern hair loss from stage 1 to 7. What each stage looks like, how to find yours, and what makes sense at each stage.
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Female pattern hair loss is the most common cause of thinning hair in women. How to recognise it, what causes it, and the treatment options with real evidence, including natural ones.
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DHT affects women's hair too, especially after menopause and with PCOS. Which natural DHT blockers have been studied in women, how they compare with minoxidil, and how to use them safely.
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A DHT blocker shampoo touches your scalp for a minute or two before it's rinsed away. A leave-in oil stays on for hours. Here's how to choose, and when a shampoo still...
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A receding hairline is easiest to protect in its first stages. How to tell if yours is receding, why it happens, and the steps that slow it down.
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Finasteride works, but a meaningful minority of men report sexual or mood side effects. Here's what the trials, the meta-analyses and Health Canada's 2019 review actually say.
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In a double-blind trial, men taking pumpkin seed oil for 24 weeks saw a 40% rise in hair count, versus 10% on placebo. Here's how it works as a natural DHT blocker...
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Saw palmetto inhibits the enzyme that makes DHT. Across seven studies it improved hair density in 83.3% of patients. Here's how it compares with finasteride, oral vs topical, and how long it...
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In a six-month trial of 100 men, rosemary oil and minoxidil 2% grew hair at a similar rate, with less scalp itching on rosemary. Here's what the study found, its limits, and...
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The closest natural alternatives to finasteride target the same enzyme. Here's how saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, rosemary, minoxidil, dutasteride and topical finasteride compare, and how to choose.
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