Hair Loss Blog Protein Supplements and Hair Loss Hair is mostly made of protein, so it’s a fair question — can protein supplements help hair growth, or could high-protein dieting actually contribute to shedding? Hair is ~95% keratin, a structural protein Deficiency, not supplementation, is usually the real factor Crash dieting can trigger shedding through … Read more
Hair Loss Blog Does Tirzepatide Cause Hair Loss? Hair shedding is a reported side effect for some people on tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro). Here’s what’s actually happening, and whether it’s the drug itself. Not a direct side effect of tirzepatide itself Linked to rapid weight loss, not the drug’s mechanism Usually temporary, similar to other rapid-weight-loss … Read more
Hair Loss Blog Spironolactone for Hair Loss Originally a blood pressure medication, spironolactone has become one of the most commonly prescribed anti-androgens for female pattern hair loss. Here’s how it actually works. Anti-androgen — blocks androgen receptors, not DHT production Off-label use for hair loss, primarily in women Often combined with minoxidil in topical formulas … Read more