Men's Hair Loss Prevention: What Actually Works
- ›Finasteride blocks DHT — the strongest evidence for stopping male pattern hair loss.
- ›Minoxidil regrows some hair, slower than finasteride at stopping loss.
- ›Ketoconazole shampoo 2–3x weekly is a cheap, evidence-backed adjunct.
- ›Sleep, stress, iron, vitamin D — the foundation nobody talks about.
Male pattern baldness is DHT-driven. The evidence-based interventions target DHT, growth signals, or scalp inflammation. Everything else — laser caps, PRP, weird oils — is either marginal or unproven.
Finasteride
Oral prescription that blocks the enzyme converting testosterone to DHT. Best evidence for halting loss. Side effects real but uncommon. Discuss with a doctor.
Minoxidil
Topical or oral. Regrows some hair, keeps some. Best used in combination with finasteride.
Ketoconazole shampoo
Cheap, over-the-counter. Reduces scalp inflammation, small but real anti-DHT effect. 2–3 times per week.
The lifestyle floor
Iron and vitamin D deficiency accelerate loss. Chronic under-sleep and unmanaged stress do too. Fix these before assuming a prescription is the only answer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does hat wearing cause hair loss?+
No. Genetics do.
Is PRP worth it?+
Emerging evidence, expensive, results modest. Not first line.
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