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 13th August 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 10th June 2026 9 min read