So a couple of months ago, I wrote an op-ed entitled Why I Changed My Position on Propecia. In that article, I went over the three main reasons why I personally wouldn’t try the drug without exploring alternatives first. Those reasons included: The side effects may be more common than […]

Hypothetically speaking, if I started going bald early, would I try Propecia? The answer: Only as a last resort would I consider it. Look, Propecia may well be the most effective weapon against early-onset male pattern baldness — hell, I’m fairly certain that’s true. But I’d seek alternatives first, personally, like […]

When I first started evaluating hair loss treatments, Propecia/finasteride seemed like the most promising option. It can stop hair loss in 90% of guys and lead to regrowth. Plus, all the studies seemed to indicate it was safe. Countless doctors and pharmacists alike also say it’s safe, many of whom […]

“I didn’t notice any hair regrowth, so I stopped using the treatment.” If you read enough hair loss product reviews, you’ll see countless people say something like that, over and over again. A more educated reader will often respond to their complaint with this poignant question: “Yeah, but did you […]

I believe in a man’s right to choose. And in a woman’s right to choose. Whether you decide to treat your hair loss or not, that’s nobody’s business but yours — and I support you. I think people are prone to extreme positions on this matter. They often fall into […]