The Alopecia Help Collection

One treatment kept standing As I reached the end of the paper, one treatment kept surviving. Low-level laser therapy. It isn’t the most powerful treatment we have for hair loss. But it is drug-free. It is non-invasive. And it has one of the most reassuring safety profiles during pregnancy.

Where Do You Keep Your Minoxidil? My latest bottle of freshly compounded 6% topical minoxidil arrived in the post this morning. I unpacked the little 30 mL bottle and left it at the bottom of the stairs, intending to take it upstairs later. Then I made myself a hot chocolate and sat down to read some newly published research papers. Within a few minutes, I’d got up and moved the bottle because of what I’d just read. I like to think I’m pretty careful with medicines. Tabl

One thing that struck me was how much of the discussion wasn’t really about eyebrows at all. It was about confidence. Before their transplants, many of the 30 described spending a lot of mental energy thinking about their eyebrows.

Could hayfever and hair loss be connected? A large 2026 study explored possible links between allergic inflammation, antihistamines and androgenetic alopecia — raising new questions about histamine, prostaglandins and hair follicle biology.

New research suggests PRP is far more complex than platelet count alone, with patient biology and inflammation also influencing outcomes.

New research suggests PCOS hair loss may involve insulin resistance and inflammation — not just hormones alone.

A 2026 study found stress, infections, low ferritin and vitamin D deficiency commonly linked to sudden hair shedding.

A major 2026 review found little evidence that biotin supplements help most hair loss sufferers unless true deficiency exists.

Hair loss in women is multi-factor, not just hormonal. Treating one part alone often explains why many women don’t see results.

Hair loss is not just hormonal. The environment inside the hair follicle may change, becoming less stable and more inflamed.

2026 study found PRP improved hair transplant density by ~25% at 6 mont

Hair loss exposes the scalp to more sun. Learn why this matters for skin cancer risk—and how simple protection can make a difference.

PRP improves hair density. New research shows your body’s underlying biology plays a major role in how well your hair responds.

Stress can contribute to hair loss, but it is rarely the only cause. A wider, structured assessment often provides clarity.

Before & after hair loss photos can be misleading sometimes. Here we talk about tricks of light, angles, colour, camouflage and AI.