Both topical and oral minoxidil are considered safe for women. They’re effective at treating hair loss. Topical minoxidil is FDA-approved for the treatment of female pattern hair loss (FPHL) and ...

Finasteride can be prescribed off-label to treat female pattern hair loss (FPHL), but it is not FDA-approved for women. Side effects in women range from mild (like headaches or acne) to serious (such ...

Ten years ago, the quality of my hair took a drastic turn for the worse. My once full head of healthy hair turned into a nest of split ends, my ponytail got thinner and thinner, and I experienced ...