The People's Perspective on Medicine

Articles categorized as Hair Loss Alopecia

Joe Graedon - February 3, 2025

Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil: Hope or Hype for Hair Loss?

Joe Graedon - February 25, 2024

Could Your Medicine Cause Hair Loss?

Joe Graedon - April 7, 2025 - 6 comments

Online Prescribing: Convenience or Catastrophe?

Do you buy things online like books, pet food or electronics? What about online prescribing and dispensing? Is Telehealth the new Wild West?

Joe Graedon - December 18, 2023

People Are Obsessed About the Color of Pubic Hair

Joe Graedon - April 24, 2023

Show 1181: How to Keep Your Hair from Falling Out

Terry Graedon - October 20, 2022

Show 1319: How to Have Healthy Hair and Nails

Terry Graedon - April 25, 2022

Could Too Much Vitamin D Lead to Hair Loss?

Terry Graedon - May 13, 2021

Show 1223: How to Care for Summer-Stressed Skin (Archive)

Terry Graedon - October 7, 2019

Will MSM Improve Hair Growth?

Some readers report that taking the dietary supplement MSM can improve hair growth and make it fuller and thicker.

Joe Graedon - February 13, 2017

The Secret Story Behind President Trump’s Hair Pill

President Trump's prior physician stated: "He has all his hair." That may be due in part to a prescription for finasteride. Here's the rest of the story.

Joe Graedon - December 22, 2014

Blood Pressure Pill May Lead to Hair Loss

Some blood pressure medications, including propranolol, can lead to significant hair loss in susceptible people.

Terry Graedon - August 18, 2014

Is Hair Loss a Minor Side Effect? Many Drugs May Cause It

Terry Graedon - October 7, 2013

Hair Loss Side Effect from Beta Blockers Is Devastating

Terry Graedon - April 10, 2011

Thinning Hair Linked to Blood Pressure Pill

Joe Graedon - May 6, 2009

Medications May Contribute to Hair Loss

Joe Graedon - July 23, 2008

Could Your Blood Pressure Medicine Be Causing Your Hair Loss?