The Folliback Journal
Real science on hair loss, regrowth, and everything in between. No miracle claims. No shame. Just the path forward.
Alopecia areata is not caused by DHT. It is an immune system error — and that changes everything about how it is diagnosed, treated, and understood.
A structured, evidence-based routine for hair regrowth — from morning medication to monthly blood work. What to do, when to do it, and why it works.
Diet alone will not reverse genetic hair loss. But nutritional deficiencies are among the most overlooked accelerators of shedding — and among the most correctable. Here is what to eat, what to avoid, and which supplements have real evidence behind them.
Many people start finasteride or minoxidil when their hair loss is actually driven by ferritin deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, or vitamin D insufficiency — all fully reversible without prescription medication. Get these tests first.
From FDA-approved first-line treatments to evidence-backed adjuncts — every intervention that has shown efficacy in controlled human studies, ranked by effectiveness and accessibility.
The biology of hair loss changes at every decade of life. Understanding what is happening at your specific age — and what works — is the difference between a protocol that produces results and one that wastes years.
The most common mistake when treating hair loss is starting a protocol before diagnosing the type. There are six distinct forms, each with a different cause, different treatment, and different outlook.