Posts by Follicle Thought
Does TRT Cause Hair Loss?
Commissions we earn from partner links on this page do not affect our opinions or evaluations. Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be a breakthrough for men with low testosterone levels. It has been shown to boost vitality, sexual function, muscle mass, and energy levels once lost to hormonal decline. However, this life-changing intervention is often…
Read MoreTopical Dutasteride Before and After: Ultimate Guide
Commissions we earn from partner links on this page do not affect our opinions or evaluations. In recent years, topical dutasteride has captured increasing attention among people seeking alternatives to standard oral therapies, often due to intolerance or limited results. This surge is fueled by social media testimonials and before-and-after photos that highlight dramatic transformations.…
Read MoreTopical Finasteride Before and After: The Complete Guide
Commissions we earn from partner links on this page do not affect our opinions or evaluations. Topical finasteride has emerged as a highly discussed alternative to oral therapy for androgenic alopecia (AGA). Its growing popularity stems from an appealing hope: local dihydrotestosterone (DHT) suppression directly at the scalp while reducing systemic exposure and associated side…
Read MoreOral Dutasteride Before and After: Ultimate Guide
Commissions we earn from partner links on this page do not affect our opinions or evaluations. Many Follicle Thought readers will have likely tried or are taking different pharmaceutical treatments for hair loss. Some might be disappointed by the regrowth achieved, and others may have responded exceptionally well, seeing dramatic results in a short period…
Read MoreVeradermics’ VDPHL01: Extended-Release Oral Minoxidil in Phase 3 Trials for Pattern Hair Loss
Veradermics, a clinical-stage dermatology company, announced on October 16 the completion of an oversubscribed $150 million Series C financing round. The funding will support the advancement of its lead investigational candidate, VDPHL01—an extended-release oral formulation of minoxidil being studied for androgenic alopecia in both men and women. The company describes it as the first oral…
Read MoreGeneSkin: A Potential mRNA Therapy for Skin and Hair Rejuvenation
A new contender in the dermatology field is GeneSkin, an mRNA-based platform developed at Harvard’s Wyss Institute, which aims to address some of the unmet needs in skin and hair health. The minds behind GeneSkin include geneticist George Church and his team, who have been studying which genes help skin and hair stay healthy. By…
Read MoreTopical Finasteride Dose: The Complete Guide
Commissions we earn from partner links on this page do not affect our opinions or evaluations. Continuing our new approach, here is our complete guide to topical finasteride dosing. Top 3 Recommended Topical Finasteride Brands #1 Ulo (Editor’s Choice) #2 Hims #3 Keeps In this article, we’ll discuss the available clinical literature and how varying…
Read MoreTopical Cetirizine: The Complete Guide
Commissions we earn from partner links on this page do not affect our opinions or evaluations. Follicle Thought typically provides coverage on new hair loss treatments, but today we’re taking a slightly different approach. Many of our readers are using hair loss treatments, such as topical cetirizine, but it can be difficult to find all…
Read MoreAbbVie Shares Topline Results from Its Phase 3 Trial for Alopecia Areata
AbbVie has announced topline results for the second of its two Phase 3 clinical trials evaluating upadacitinib (RINVOQ) for alopecia areata. What is RINVOQ? The treatment is a prescription Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that is used to treat several conditions, like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and atopic dermatitis. It is currently also being…
Read MoreUlo Debuts as the Latest Entrant in the Telehealth Hair Care Industry
Commissions we earn from partner links on this page do not affect our opinions or evaluations. This isn’t news about future treatments. Instead, this is about a new U.S.-based telehealth brand, Ulo, and its innovative prescription and over-the-counter treatments for hair growth. There are dozens of telehealth hair care brands, yet Follicle Thought has never…
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