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Hair Loss

Hair loss (alopecia) refers to reduced or absent hair from the scalp or body, with several distinct underlying causes.

Male pattern hair loss: treatment evidence in 2026

What the evidence supports for male androgenetic alopecia: minoxidil, finasteride and dutasteride, adjunct options, and realistic expectations on results and risks.

Jun 10, 2026 · 4 min · Medically reviewed

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GLP-1 hair shedding: is it the drug or the weight loss?

Why some patients on semaglutide or tirzepatide notice hair shedding, what pharmacovigilance and review data show, the likely telogen effluvium mechanism, and how it is managed.

May 30, 2026 · 3 min · Medically reviewed