The People's Perspective on Medicine

Articles categorized as Hair Loss Alopecia

Joe Graedon - April 7, 2025

Online Prescribing: Convenience or Catastrophe?

Joe Graedon - February 3, 2025

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

Terry Graedon - August 11, 2025 - 138 comments

Hair Loss Side Effect from Beta Blockers or HCTZ Is Devastating

Beta blockers like atenolol, carvedilol and metoprolol may lead to hair loss. No one knows how common this hair loss side effect is.

Joe Graedon - February 25, 2024

Could Your Medicine Cause Hair Loss?

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)

Dr. Crystal Aguh offers solid advice on how to care for summer-stressed skin and what to do about mask-aggravated acne.

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 - 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?