Knowledge base

Everything you need to know about hair loss.

Stoppen met finasteride: wat er met je haar gebeurt
Stopt je haar met groeien als je stopt met finasteride? Eerlijk uitgelegd wat er met je haarstand gebeurt, hoe snel je het merkt en wat je kunt doen. Read more...
Telogen effluvium: waarom stress je haar laat uitvallen
Haaruitval door stress of ziekte is vaak tijdelijk. Ontdek hoe telogen effluvium werkt, hoe lang het duurt en wat je kunt doen. Read more...
Minoxidil for hair loss: what it does and what it doesn't
Minoxidil is een van de bekendste middelen tegen haaruitval, maar wat doet het nu echt? In dit artikel lees je hoe minoxidil werkt, wat de shedding fase betekent, welke bijwerkingen... Read more...
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...
Dutasteride for hair loss: stronger than finasteride?
Dutasteride blocks more DHT than finasteride and shows better hair growth results in studies. But its long half-life makes it a different story if side effects occur. An honest overview... Read more...
Scalp massage for hair growth: does it work?
Scalp massage sounds too simple to actually work. But serious research has been done, and the results are surprisingly positive. This is what it does, how to do it, and... Read more...
Iron and Hair Loss: When Is a Deficiency the Cause?
Iron is often cited as one of the causes of hair loss. But for most men, it's not the reason. In this article, you'll read when an iron deficiency does... Read more...
DHT and hair loss: how does it cause baldness?
DHT is the hormone that causes hair loss in most men with hereditary baldness. However, it's not the amount of DHT that determines whether you lose hair, but the sensitivity... Read more...
Finasteride for Hair Loss: What You Need to Know
More and more Dutch men are taking finasteride for hair loss. The drug works, but the side effects are more serious than many people realize beforehand. Here's what you need... Read more...
Vitamin D and hair loss: what you need to know
Vitamin D deficiency is widespread in the Netherlands. But what does it do to your hair? An honest overview of the research and what you can do. Read more...
Zinc for hair loss: when is it useful?
Zinc is touted as a supplement for hair loss. But does it really help? An honest overview of what science says and when it makes sense. Read more...
Saw Palmetto for hair loss: does it work?
Saw palmetto is promoted as a herbal alternative to finasteride. An honest overview of what the research says, how it compares to finasteride, and for whom it might be useful. Read more...
Hair transplant for men: when is it an option?
A hair transplant sounds like the ultimate solution for baldness. But when is it truly suitable, what does it cost, and when is it too early? Read more...
The Norwood Scale: what stage are you?
You may have seen it coming for a while. Your hairline seems to be a little further back than it was a year ago. Or you notice that your crown... Read more...
Ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss: does it work?
Ketoconazole shampoo is increasingly appearing on lists of hair loss solutions. But what exactly does it do, does it really work, and when does it make sense to try it? Read more...
Nutrition and Hair Loss in Men: What Helps and What Doesn't
How significant is the role of nutrition in male hair loss? We honestly explain which deficiencies can make a difference, what nutrition cannot do for hereditary hair loss, and what... Read more...
Minoxidil side effects: what you need to know before you start
Are you considering minoxidil for hair loss? Here’s an honest overview of side effects, what’s normal and when to stop. Read more...
Biotin for Hair Loss: Does It Really Work?
Biotin is touted as the supplement for your hair. But science tells a different story, especially when it comes to male hair loss. Read more...
Finasteride for hair loss: honestly explained
Finasteride is the most commonly prescribed medication for male pattern baldness. We honestly explain how it works, what the risks are, and for whom it is suitable. Read more...
Hair loss due to stress: is it temporary or permanent?
There are two types of hair loss that concern men most: hereditary baldness and the sudden, diffuse hair loss that sometimes seems to come out of nowhere. That second type... Read more...
Shedding: why it occurs with some hair growth products
You start using a hair growth product and suddenly notice more hair loss. Is that normal? We explain what shedding is, how long it lasts, and when you should be... Read more...
DHT and hair loss in men: how it really works
You see it happening slowly. A year ago, a photo clearly shows more hair. In the mirror, your hairline is a fraction higher than before. Or the hair on your... Read more...
Procapil: what it is and how it works for hair loss
If you delve into male hair loss, you'll encounter a handful of ingredients repeatedly. Most people know Minoxidil. Redensyl is becoming increasingly well-known. But Procapil? That remains vague for many,... Read more...
Derma rolling for hair growth: how to do it right
You've probably read about it before: using a derma roller for hair growth. Some men swear by it, others are skeptical. And honestly, I understand that doubt. The idea of... Read more...
Procapil vs. Minoxidil: What are the differences?
Both Procapil and Minoxidil fight hair loss, but in very different ways. We compare side effects, effectiveness, and for whom each ingredient is suitable. Read more...
Redensyl or Minoxidil: which do you choose for hair loss?
Redensyl or Minoxidil: which is the best choice for hair loss? Compare mechanisms of action, side effects, and clinical evidence side-by-side. Read more...
Stopping hair loss in men: what really works (and what doesn't)
There are few topics where as many half-truths circulate as hair loss. Every year, new shampoos, supplements, and treatments appear, promising what they rarely deliver. If you've landed here, you... Read more...
Redensyl for Hair Loss: How it Works and Results
What is Redensyl and does it really work against hair loss? If you delve into hair loss, chances are you'll quickly come across Redensyl. This ingredient is now found in... Read more...
Why men often ignore hair loss for too long
Many men notice hair loss but only take action when it's already visible. That delay feels logical but often works against you. In this blog, you'll read why that is... Read more...
Minoxidil: how it works, side effects, and what to expect explained
Minoxidil is one of the most thoroughly researched ingredients against hair loss. In this blog, you will read how it works, what side effects can occur, what studies show, and... Read more...
Creatine and hair loss: should you be concerned?
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in the world. Yet, one question persistently remains: does it cause hair loss? In this blog, you'll find a simple explanation of... Read more...
What is hair loss? A simple explanation of a complex process
A simple explanation of what hair loss is, how the hair growth cycle works, and why hair can thin. Scientific, clear, and accessible. Read more...
Niacinamide for Hair Growth: How it Works and an Honest Review
Niacinamide is appearing more and more frequently in hair serums. But what does it really do? It’s not a miracle cure for hair growth, but it is an ingredient that... Read more...
When do you see results from a hair serum?
Hair serums don't work overnight. That has everything to do with how your hair grows. This is an honest picture of what you can expect when and why patience and... Read more...
Rosemary for Hair Growth: What Does the Research Say?
Rosemary is increasingly appearing in hair products. But is the hype real? We look at the actual research, the mechanisms of action, and what you can realistically expect from this... Read more...
Applying hair growth serum: the right way
Hair growth serum only works if you apply it correctly. Many men make the same mistakes without knowing it. In this blog, you'll learn the right technique, the most common... Read more...
Hair serum vs. caffeine shampoo: which works better?
Caffeine shampoo or hair serum: they seem the same, but they're not. In this honest comparison, you'll read how both products work, what the research says, and why contact time... Read more...
Baicapil: Action and Results in Hair Loss
You've probably heard of Redensyl or Procapil. These names are popping up everywhere in hair loss products these days. But Baicapil? You see that less often, even though the ingredient... Read more...