Knowledge base

Everything you need to know about hair loss.

Wat kost een haartransplantatie in Nederland?
Wat betaal je nu echt voor een haartransplantatie in Nederland? We zochten de tarieven van Nederlandse klinieken uit en leggen uit waarom de prijzen zo uiteenlopen. Read more...
Zon op je hoofdhuid: extra risico bij haaruitval
Zon op je hoofdhuid: extra risico bij haaruitval
Een dunner wordende kruin ligt onbeschermd in de felle zon, en dat heeft meer gevolgen dan je denkt. Dit is wat UV-straling met je haarfollikels en huid doet, en hoe... Read more...
Haartransplantatie in Turkije: veilig of te riskant?
Haartransplantatie in Turkije: veilig of te riskant?
Een haartransplantatie in Turkije kost vaak een fractie van de Nederlandse prijs, maar dat prijsverschil zegt niets over de kwaliteit van de kliniek. Dit is waar je op moet letten... Read more...
Haartransplantatie nazorg: dit blijft belangrijk
Haartransplantatie nazorg: dit blijft belangrijk
Een geslaagde haartransplantatie voelt als een eindpunt, maar voor je hoofdhuid begint het echte werk juist daarna. We leggen uit waarom nazorg zo belangrijk blijft. Read more...
Wanneer is haaruitval nog omkeerbaar?
Wanneer is haaruitval nog omkeerbaar?
Je hoort vaak dat haaruitval alleen in een vroeg stadium te stoppen is, maar wat betekent dat eigenlijk? We zochten uit wat er in een haarzakje gebeurt en wanneer het... Read more...
Pepermuntolie tegen haaruitval: werkt het echt?
Pepermuntolie tegen haaruitval: werkt het echt?
Pepermuntolie zou volgens een veelbesproken cijfer beter werken dan minoxidil. We zochten uit waar dat getal vandaan komt en wat er bij mensen daadwerkelijk is aangetoond. Read more...
Eiwitpoeder en haaruitval: is er een verband?
Eiwitpoeder en haaruitval: is er een verband?
Whey-eiwit zou je DHT verhogen en haaruitval versnellen, hoor je vaak in de sportschool. We zochten uit wat daarvan klopt en wat een mythe is. Read more...
Haartransplantatie op jonge leeftijd: goed idee?
Haartransplantatie op jonge leeftijd: goed idee?
Overweeg je een haartransplantatie bij beginnende haaruitval? Waarom leeftijd en donorhaar zwaarder wegen dan je denkt, en wat je eerst kunt proberen. Read more...
Waarom werkt minoxidil niet bij jou?
Waarom werkt minoxidil niet bij jou?
Minoxidil werkt niet bij iedereen, en dat ligt vaker aan een enzym in je hoofdhuid dan aan je discipline. We zochten uit wat er wetenschappelijk bekend is over non-responders en... Read more...
Kaal scheren bij haaruitval: goed idee of niet?
Kaal scheren bij haaruitval: goed idee of niet?
Op een gegeven moment overweegt bijna elke man met haaruitval het: gewoon alles eraf. We zochten uit wat scheren wel en niet oplost, en wanneer het de juiste keuze is. Read more...
Haaruitval in de herfst: is dit normaal of niet?
Haaruitval in de herfst: is dit normaal of niet?
Elk jaar rond september lijkt je haaruitval opeens toe te nemen. Toeval, je serum dat niet werkt, of een bekend seizoenspatroon? We zochten het onderzoek uit. Read more...
Baard groeit maar hoofdhaar niet: dit is de reden
Baard groeit maar hoofdhaar niet: dit is de reden
Veel mannen met een volle baard zien hun haarlijn toch achteruit gaan. Dat lijkt tegenstrijdig, maar het zit in hoe je haarzakjes op DHT reageren. We leggen uit wat er... Read more...
Castorolie tegen haaruitval: werkt het echt?
Castor oil for hair loss: does it really work?
Castor oil is popping up everywhere as a miracle cure for hair loss. We investigated what is scientifically known, and what a new study with rosemary changes. Read more...
Intermittent fasting en haaruitval: is er een verband?
Intermittent fasting and hair loss: Is there a connection?
You fast 16 hours a day for your health, but a new study in Cell shows that this can also slow down your hair growth. Here's exactly what happens and... Read more...
Nicotinezakjes en haaruitval: is er een verband?
Nicotine Pouches and Hair Loss: Is There a Link?
More and more men are using nicotine pouches for a boost during exercise or work. But what does nicotine do to your scalp, and should you be worried about your... Read more...
Blijvende bijwerkingen finasteride: wat is het risico?
Persistent finasteride side effects: what is the risk?
You're hesitant about finasteride, but have read stories about complaints that don't disappear after stopping. We investigated what is known about post-finasteride syndrome and how real the risk truly is. Read more...
Slecht slapen en haaruitval: is er een verband?
Poor sleep and hair loss: Is there a connection?
You apply serums, eat healthily, and yet your hair keeps thinning. There's one factor often overlooked: sleep. Here's what research says about it. Read more...
Minoxidil en finasteride combineren: werkt het?
Combining minoxidil and finasteride: does it work?
More and more men are using minoxidil and finasteride simultaneously. We investigated what the combination truly yields according to research, and what you should pay attention to. Read more...
Hoeveel haaruitval per dag is normaal?
How much hair loss per day is normal?
You're seeing more hair in the shower or on your pillow and wondering if this is normal. We explain how much hair loss per day is typical, how research measures... Read more...
Hoe lang duurt het voordat een haarserum werkt?
How long does it take for a hair serum to work?
Why you don't see anything in the first few weeks, when the first signs appear, and why stopping too early is the most common mistake when using a hair serum. Read more...
Petje dragen en haaruitval: mythe of feit?
Wearing hats and hair loss: myth or fact?
Do you think your hat is making your hair loss worse? We looked into what is really known about hats, blood circulation and traction alopecia. Read more...
Rozemarijnolie tegen haaruitval: werkt het echt?
Rosemary oil for hair loss: does it really work?
According to a much-discussed study, rosemary oil works just as well as minoxidil. We investigated the truth behind these claims and what you're not being told. Read more...
Hard water en haaruitval: wat doet het echt?
Hard Water and Hair Loss: What's the Real Story?
You're moving, suddenly notice more hair in the drain, and read that hard water is to blame. What's true about that, and what's just a myth? Read more...
Schildklier en haaruitval: is dit de oorzaak?
Thyroid and hair loss: is this the cause?
You eat well, get enough sleep, and already use a serum, but your hair continues to thin. Sometimes the cause isn't in your scalp, but in your thyroid. Read more...
Creatine en haaruitval: is het risico echt?
Creatine and hair loss: is the risk real?
On Reddit and at the gym, you keep hearing it: creatine supposedly increases your DHT and accelerates hair loss. We looked into the study behind this claim and what a... Read more...
Alcohol en haaruitval: dit doet het met je haar
Alcohol and hair loss: this is what it does to your hair
A few beers on the weekend is fine, but consistently drinking heavily can definitely contribute to hair loss. This is what happens in your body and what you can do... Read more...
Ashwagandha bij haaruitval: werkt het echt?
Ashwagandha for hair loss: does it really work?
Ashwagandha is increasingly appearing as a natural remedy for hair loss, promising cortisol reduction and DHT blockade. We investigated the truth behind these claims. Read more...
Pompoenpitolie tegen haaruitval: wat zegt onderzoek?
Pumpkin seed oil against hair loss: what does research say?
Pumpkin seed oil is increasingly appearing as a natural remedy for hair loss. We looked into the science behind it and explain what's true and what's not. Read more...
Micro haarpigmentatie: alternatief voor transplantatie?
Micro Hair Pigmentation: an alternative to transplantation?
Micro hair pigmentation camouflages bald spots with pigment, but does not grow hair. When is it a good option, and when is it not yet? Read more...
Melatonine tegen haaruitval: helpt het echt?
Melatonin for hair loss: does it really help?
You know melatonin as a sleep aid, but scientists are also investigating it for hair loss. What has been proven, and what is still speculation? Read more...
Topische finasteride: minder risico dan de pil?
Topical finasteride: less risk than the pill?
Topical finasteride promises the same effects as the pill, but with fewer side effects. We investigated the truth of these claims and where to obtain it in the Netherlands. Read more...
Roken en haaruitval: dit doet het met je haar
Smoking and hair loss: this is what it does to your hair
Smoking has been linked to increased hair loss in a study of hundreds of men. We investigated what this connection entails and whether quitting also helps. Read more...
TRT en haaruitval: wat er met je haar gebeurt
TRT and Hair Loss: What Happens to Your Hair
TRT can raise your DHT and thus accelerate hair loss, but only if you are genetically predisposed to it. This is what's really happening and what you can do about... Read more...
Serum of medicatie bij beginnende haaruitval?
Serum or medication for early-stage hair loss?
A hair serum or minoxidil and finasteride? We explain the difference and help you choose what suits your stage of hair loss. Read more...
Ozempic en haaruitval: is er een verband?
Ozempic and hair loss: is there a connection?
Losing weight with Ozempic or Wegovy can cause hair loss, but not for the reason you might expect. This is what's really happening and what you can do about it. Read more...
Cafeïne, water en een serum met druppelaar op een rustige groene ondergrond
Caffeine against hair loss: does it really work?
Caffeine shampoo promises a lot, but does it really work against hair loss? We investigated the research and explain when caffeine does and doesn't make a difference. Read more...
Volwassen haarlijn of haaruitval? Zo zie je het verschil
Mature hairline or hair loss? Here's how to tell the difference
Your hairline is a little higher than it was a few years ago and you're wondering if that's normal. This is the difference between a mature hairline and a hairline... Read more...
Orale minoxidil tegen haaruitval: wat je moet weten
Oral minoxidil for hair loss: what you need to know
More and more dermatologists are prescribing oral minoxidil instead of the topical version. What's the difference, does it work just as well, and what side effects should you be aware... Read more...
Alopecia areata of erfelijke kaalheid: het verschil
Alopecia Areata or Hereditary Hair Loss: The Difference
A round bald patch is different from a receding hairline. We explain how to distinguish alopecia areata from hereditary baldness, and what you can do in both cases. Read more...
Haaruitval door anabolen: wat je moet weten
Hair Loss from Steroids: What You Need to Know
Anabolic steroids can accelerate hair loss, especially if you are predisposed to it. Here's what happens to your hair, which substances pose a higher risk, and what you can do... Read more...
PRP bij haaruitval: wat het kost en wat het doet
PRP for hair loss: what it costs and what it does
PRP is increasingly recommended for hair loss, with sessions costing between 300 and 700 euros. What does serious research say about it, and is it a good addition to a... Read more...
Rood licht therapie bij haaruitval: werkt het echt?
Red light therapy for hair loss: does it really work?
Laser helmets, LED caps, and light therapy devices promise hair growth without medication. But does red light therapy for hair loss really work? Here's what the research says. Read more...
Haaruitval door medicijnen: wat je moet weten
Hair loss due to medication: what you need to know
Some commonly used medications can cause hair loss. In this article, you can read which ones they are, how it works, and what you can do if you suspect your... Read more...
Haaruitval herkennen: vroege signalen bij mannen
Recognizing Hair Loss: Early Signs in Men
The earliest signs of hair loss are subtle and progress slowly. This is precisely why they are so often noticed too late. In this article, you will learn what to... Read more...
Haaruitval erfelijkheid: van wie erf je kaalheid?
Hair loss heredity: from whom do you inherit baldness?
Everyone says it: look at your mother's father to see if you're going bald. But hereditary hair loss is determined by dozens of genes, from both sides of the family.... Read more...
Derma roller en haarserum combineren: zo doe je het goed
Combining derma roller and hair serum: how to do it right
Combining a 1.5mm derma roller and hair serum can enhance the effect of both. However, the order is important: there should be at least a ten-hour gap between rolling and... Read more...
Stoppen met finasteride: wat er met je haar gebeurt
Quitting finasteride: what happens to your hair
What happens to your hair when you stop taking finasteride? In this blog, we honestly explain how finasteride works, why hair loss often returns after stopping, how quickly you notice... Read more...
Telogen effluvium: waarom stress je haar laat uitvallen
Telogen effluvium: why stress makes your hair fall out
Hair loss due to stress or illness is often temporary. Discover how telogen effluvium works, how long it lasts, and what you can do. Read more...
Minoxidil bij haaruitval: wat het doet en wat niet
Minoxidil for hair loss: what it does and what it doesn't
Minoxidil is one of the best-known remedies for hair loss, but what does it really do? In this article, you can read how minoxidil works, what the shedding phase means,... Read more...
Testosteron en haaruitval: wat is de echte relatie?
Testosterone and Hair Loss: What's the Real Connection?
Many men directly link testosterone and hair loss. The higher your testosterone, the faster you go bald. It sounds logical, but it's incorrect. And this misunderstanding leads men to draw... Read more...