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Testosterone and hair loss: what's the link?

Testosterone and hair loss: what's the link?

Updated: 23/10/2026

High testosterone often gets the blame for going bald, but the real story is a little more complicated.

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4 min read
Which vitamin deficiencies cause hair loss?

Which vitamin deficiencies cause hair loss?

Updated: 23/10/2026

Your diet could be playing a bigger part in your hair health than you think. We look at which vitamin deficiencies are linked to hair loss, how to tell them apart from pattern baldness and when to get tested.

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5 min read
What happens when you stop taking finasteride?

What happens when you stop taking finasteride?

Updated: 22/10/2026

Thinking about stopping finasteride, or already have? The changes don't happen overnight, and knowing the real timeline can take a lot of the worry out of the decision.

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6 min read
Which hair loss treatment is right for me?

Which hair loss treatment is right for me?

Updated: 05/10/2026

Finasteride, Regaine, oral minoxidil, rosemary oil: there's no shortage of hair loss treatments, and not all of them are worth your money.

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8 min read
Minoxidil vs Finasteride: Which hair loss treatment works best?

Minoxidil vs Finasteride: which works best?

Updated: 25/08/2026

Minoxidil and finasteride are the two go-to treatments for male pattern hair loss in the UK, but they work in very different ways.

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5 min read
5 things to know before starting hair loss treatment

5 things to know before starting hair loss treatment

Updated: 21/07/2026

Starting hair loss treatment can feel like a leap of faith, especially when nothing seems to change in the first few weeks. Here's what's actually happening during that period, and the five things worth knowing before you begin.

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3 min read
7 hair loss myths you should stop believing

7 hair loss myths you should stop believing

Updated: 22/04/2026

There's no shortage of myths about hair loss, and most of them cause the same problem: they convince men that nothing can be done, or that they've already left it too late. Here are seven of the most persistent hair loss myths debunked, with the clinical evidence behind each one.

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7 min read
Finasteride side effects: what to expect

Finasteride side effects: what to expect

Updated: 20/04/2026

Concerned about finasteride side effects? You're not alone. It's one of the most searched topics in men's health, and online accounts can make the risks sound far worse than the clinical evidence suggests. This guide tells you what the clinical evidence actually shows.

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7 min read
Comparing hair loss treatments: finasteride, minoxidil and more

Comparing hair loss treatments: finasteride, minoxidil and more

Updated: 21/05/2025

Learn how some of the most popular male and female hair loss treatments work and which ones could be best for you in this detailed guide.

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9 min read
Video guide: finasteride (hair loss tablets)

Video guide: finasteride (hair loss tablets)

Updated: 17/05/2024

Finasteride is a popular oral hair loss tablet that targets the hormonal root causes of hair fall, reversing hair thinning. Discover how it works and what to consider before taking it in this video from our patient care expert!

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