This guide collects what we have written about the options people consider for hair loss — treatment categories, in-clinic procedures, scalp care, and the practical side of living with thinning or shaved hair.
One thing to be clear about before you read any of it: we do not tell you that anything works. We explain what a treatment is intended to do, what using it involves, and what to ask a clinician, because outcomes vary enormously between people and no website can predict yours. Anything prescription-only is a conversation with a prescriber, not something to decide from an article.
If you are still working out what is happening to your hair, start with understanding hair loss instead.
Treatment Options
What treatment categories exist, how they are meant to work, and what to ask a clinician.
- Biotin and Hair Supplements: What the Claims Leave Out — Biotin and hair supplements are marketed with confident claims
- Do Hair Growth Shampoos Do Anything? — A plain-language look at what hair growth shampoos are designed to do, what they can’t do, and how they fit alongside other treatment options
- Hair Loss Treatments: What Categories Actually Exist — A plain-language breakdown of the main categories of hair loss treatment, from topical products to surgery, with no promises attached
- Minoxidil: What It Is and What to Ask a Doctor — A plain-language look at what minoxidil is, how it’s used, and the questions worth asking a doctor before starting it
- What to Expect at a Dermatologist Hair Loss Visit — A plain guide to what actually happens at a dermatologist appointment for hair loss, from history questions to scalp exams and tests
All treatment options articles
Hair Transplants & Procedures
Surgical and in-clinic procedures — how they work, what recovery involves, and what questions to ask.
- Hair Transplants: How FUE and FUT Differ — FUE and FUT are two surgical hair transplant methods with different scarring, recovery, and procedure styles
All hair transplants & procedures articles
Living With Hair Loss
Shaving, styling, coverage options and the practical and emotional side of losing hair.
- Best Haircuts for a Receding Hairline — Practical guidance on haircuts that work with a receding hairline, from crops to fades, without promising to hide or reverse anything
- How to Shave Your Head for the First Time — A calm, practical guide to shaving your head for the first time, from tools and technique to aftercare for your scalp
All living with hair loss articles
Scalp & Hair Health
Scalp conditions, washing, dandruff, irritation and everyday hair handling.
- Dandruff vs Dry Scalp: How to Tell the Difference — Dandruff and dry scalp look similar but come from different causes
- How Often Should You Wash Thinning Hair? — There’s no fixed rule for washing thinning hair — scalp condition, hair type and lifestyle matter more than a strict schedule
- Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss: When to Get It Checked — Itchy scalp and hair loss can be harmless or a sign of something needing assessment
All scalp & hair health articles
Also on Balds
The companion guide, Understanding Hair Loss, covers the other half of the subject. Our about page explains who writes this site and what we will not claim.
Balds publishes general educational information about hair loss, not medical advice. We are writers, not doctors or dermatologists. If your hair loss is sudden, patchy, painful, or comes with other unexplained symptoms, see a doctor or a dermatologist — some forms of hair loss can become permanent without early assessment.