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Hair Loss Treatments, Explained

The hair loss market is full of promises. This course walks you through the options a doctor may discuss, from medicines to procedures such as PRP, light devices and microneedling, in plain language: what each one is, what the evidence roughly says, how long it takes to judge, the main cautions and the questions to ask. You will also learn to read before and after photos critically and to recognise the marketing tricks behind miracle products.

Evidence basics
Medicines explained
PRP
Light devices
Microneedling
Spotting hype
$47USD, one-time payment
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Microneedling pen used on a man's scalp in a clinic

What you will be able to do

  • Understand the main medical and in-clinic options in plain words
  • Judge evidence and before and after photos with a critical eye
  • Recognise common scams and marketing tricks
  • Keep a treatment diary and a list of questions for your doctor

Who this course is for

  • People comparing treatments and confused by conflicting advice online
  • Anyone about to see a doctor who wants to ask better questions
  • Buyers tired of products that promise thicker hair in 30 days
Curriculum

The 8 lessons

In a deliberate order. Each lesson explains one topic in plain language, gives you a checklist or a table you can use, and ends with a short assignment and when to see a doctor.

  1. 01

    Start here: how this course works and staying safe

    You will know what this course covers, how to use the eight lessons, and the safety rules that apply to every treatment we discuss.

    9 min read · includes a table

  2. 02

    How to judge evidence and spot photo tricks

    You will be able to tell a controlled trial from a testimonial, spot the common tricks in before and after photos, and understand why every treatment needs months.

    10 min read · includes a table

  3. 03

    Minoxidil on the scalp and as a tablet

    You will understand what minoxidil is, how it is thought to work, its main cautions including the risk to pets, and why the tablet form is a separate decision made by a doctor.

    10 min read · includes a table

  4. 04

    Finasteride and dutasteride: what to know

    You will understand what finasteride and dutasteride are, why they are prescription only, the side effects and cautions a doctor will discuss, and who needs to know if you take one.

    10 min read · includes a table

  5. 05

    Options for women and for other types of loss

    You will understand the kinds of options a doctor may discuss for pattern hair loss in women, and how doctors generally approach telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, scarring alopecias and traction alopecia.

    10 min read · includes a table

  6. 06

    PRP, light devices, microneedling and shampoos

    You will understand what PRP, low-level light devices, microneedling and medicated shampoos involve, what the evidence roughly says, and which risks and costs to ask about.

    11 min read · includes a table

  7. 07

    Supplements, trends, scams and real costs

    You will be able to spot common hair loss scams and trends, understand when supplements might matter and when they can harm, and work out what a long-term treatment really costs.

    10 min read · includes a table

  8. 08

    Your doctor plan, 6-month diary and warning signs

    You will have a written plan to take to your doctor, a six-month treatment diary to keep, and a clear list of the signs that mean see a doctor soon.

    12 min read · includes a table

What is included

  • 8 complete written lessons
  • 8 checklists, routines and question lists in clear tables
  • When to see a doctor, in every lesson
  • An assignment at the end of every lesson
  • A written plan in the final lesson
  • Printable, or save any lesson as PDF
  • Lifetime access, including future updates

How you receive it

Right after payment you see your access button, and the same personal link is emailed to you. Open it on any device to read every lesson. There is no account and no password to remember.

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Education, not medical advice. Our courses explain hair loss and the recognised options; they do not diagnose or treat, and they never replace a doctor, dermatologist or surgeon. Read the medical disclaimer.

Best value

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