Body area · Scalp
Hair thinning & loss
Androgenic alopecia and ageing-related miniaturisation respond best to evidence-tier 1 medications combined with mechanical stimulation.
Recommended solutions
ingredient
Topical minoxidil 5 %
First-line evidence-based regrowth treatment. Visible density at 4–6 months. Must be used continuously.
ingredient
Oral finasteride / dutasteride
Blocks DHT, the hormone driving male-pattern loss. Requires medical supervision.
treatment
Microneedling 1.5 mm weekly
Combined with minoxidil, RCTs show ~4× the regrowth vs minoxidil alone.
device
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
Helmets and caps with red-light diodes (650 nm) modestly improve density over 6 months.