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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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…