Hair loss guides

Different Types of Hair Loss: How to Tell Them Apart

Receding hairline, sudden shedding, bald patches or a sore scalp? Learn what different hair-loss patterns may mean and when to speak to your GP.

Reviewed 30th August 2026 24 min read

Dutasteride vs Finasteride for Hair Loss

Dutasteride blocks more DHT, but does it grow more hair? Compare results, side effects, half-lives and when it may be worth switching from finasteride.

Reviewed 27th August 2026 17 min read

Minoxidil and finasteride or dutasteride: How Much Does Adding the Second One Actually Get You?

Combining them works, but the interesting question is how much the second drug adds and which one to start first. A UK pharmacist goes through the numbers.

Reviewed 22nd September 2026 14 min read

Can You Use Oral and Topical Minoxidil Together? What the Evidence Shows

Only one study has looked at combining them and it found no significant extra benefit. A UK pharmacist explains the evidence, the risks, and what to do instead.

Reviewed 22nd September 2026 9 min read

Does Creatine Cause Hair Loss?

A 12-week trial tested 5 g of creatine daily and measured hair. Our pharmacist explains the findings, the DHT claims and whether you need to stop taking it.

Reviewed 14th September 2026 7 min read

Oral Minoxidil 2.5mg vs 5mg: Does Doubling the Dose Actually Grow More Hair?

Does increasing oral minoxidil from 2.5mg to 5mg grow more hair? We examine the latest trial, hair counts, side effects and when a higher dose may be reasonable.

Reviewed 2nd September 2026 10 min read