The Science of Healthy Hair, Hair Loss and How to Regrow Hair | Huberman Lab Podcast

In this episode, I explain the biology of hair, hair growth, why hair growth slows and what causes hair to stop growing and/or “fall out.” I discuss the essential role of hair stem cells and other supporting biological factors for healthy hair growth. Then I describe various approaches (mechanical and chemical) to slow hair loss by increasing blood flow to hair stem cells, including minoxidil, tadalafil, PRP, microneedling, Botox and ketoconazole treatments. I also discuss how age-related hormone changes cause hair loss and explain the effectiveness of treatments such as caffeine, saw palmetto, growth hormone, finasteride and dutasteride. For all hair growth options, I describe potential side effects, how soon to expect results and the amount of hair regrowth to expect and I highlight effective combination treatments for hair regrowth even in hair “dead” (bald) zones. For many listeners, thinning, brittle hair, or pattern baldness are a source of anxiety and stress. This episode explains the mechanisms underlying hair regrowth tools and the science behind them so that you can evaluate potential treatments and associated side-effect profiles and select the best one(s) for you.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Hair
00:04:13 Sponsors: Helix Sleep, HVMN, ROKA
00:08:04 Psychological States & Hair
00:13:19 Hair Anatomy & Stem Cells
00:26:05 3 Phases of Hair Growth
00:35:40 Sponsor: AG1 (Athletic Greens)
00:36:55 Minoxidil & Blood Flow
00:45:37 Increase Blood Flow: Massage, Tadalafil, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Microneedling
00:56:10 Microneedling, Minoxidil & “Dead Zones”
01:00:13 Sponsor: LMNT
01:01:25 Botox Treatments
01:06:27 Androgens, Hair Growth & Pattern Hair Loss; Scalp vs. Beard Hair
01:15:46 Topical Caffeine & Slowing Hair Loss
01:21:06 IGF-1: Growth Hormone & Sermorelin; Insulin Sensitivity: Myo-Inositol
01:25:52 Iron & Hair Growth
01:27:04 5-Alpha Reductase & Saw Palmetto; Curcumin
01:33:22 Ketoconazole & Offsetting Hair Loss
01:38:46 Topical & Oral Finasteride
01:51:00 Post- Finasteride Syndrome
01:56:01 Dutasteride
01:58:53 Mechanical & Chemical Stimulation for Hair Growth
02:02:46 Zero-Cost Support, KZbin Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter
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[@Todounpoco-wr8pq]

Thank you for taking the time to create and share this informative content. My good friend used Norlest's natural hair recipes, and his hair started growing back normally without falling out. I was shocked.

[@tomdevine7395]

Great overview Andrew. I have tried about 90% of treatments you reviewed so if anyone is interested I can give some thoughts. First, I am a male and started losing hair (receding hairline) around the age 20 (1985). My doctor gave me good advice. He said, “take a multivitamin, exercise, eat healthy, cut it short, don’t stress and enjoy your life”. In retrospect, he was 100% correct. I started Rogaine in the early 90’s not long after it came out. I did notice a slowing of loss although I didn’t like the greasy feeling of the solution (2x per day). When Propecia came out around 1998 I started it immediately and, in combination with Rogaine, saw about a 95% reduction in hair loss. BTW, I was also eating right, exercising, taking vitamins, etc. But, I did have very high stress jobs so that had an effect. Fast forward to 2015. My hair was maintaining (although 85% grey by then) and I didn’t see the side-effects that people touted. No libido change although we had three little kids so that’s enough energy spend to drain libido anyways…but I digress. I got quite ill in 2015 while traveling to China. After that I noticed an increase in hair loss with significant loss of leg and arm hair. My doctor (a different one) told me it was from aging. I didn’t think it was. In 2018 I was diagnosed with scarring alopecia and have been fighting that. Up until 2016 I would actually see small angel hairs on my forehead telling me that the Rogaine/Propecia combo was working. Then it all became hairless, smooth, and shiny. My scalp often hurt as if it was burning and I would feel the same on my arms, legs, and back. I am convinced that this all stemmed from an illness I caught in Asia or from getting my first flu shot in 2015 (I don’t react well to vaccines). Here’s what I know works. Propecia works very well and would be my #1 recommendation as long as you aren’t prone to the side-effects. Rogaine also works well but frankly it’s tiring to apply it twice per day and then have the greasy feeling in your hair during work and on your pillow. It’s inconvenient but works. There are a million shampoos/conditioners touting miracles which I would ignore. The ones I use are Nizoral (2x/week) and Klorane Shampoo with Quinine. For some reason the Quinine in Klorane really helped my scalp inflammation and the burning sensation. I also use Klorane’s conditioner. In both cases, you need to leave the shampoos on for about 5 minutes to maximize benefits. I have also used the shampoo/conditioner from Regenepure and had good results but found the Klorane was better. I use a hair shampoo massager brush and “press” it into my scalp 60 times, twice daily for blood circulation and have found that to be effective as well. You can get those on Amazon. I’m 57 and still have a lot of hair but it’s been a hard fight. In some ways, I think I should have followed my doctors advice from 1985. I would have fretted a lot less if I had just “taken my hair worries out of the equation” and lived my life. But, in the mid-90’s I told my wife, “by 2010 they will have cured balding and we’ll all have hair, I just need to save as much of mine as I can”. Then again I thought cold fusion would be commonplace by 2020 so I’m 0 for 2. And last, I also considered hair transplants but I can’t because of my scarring alopecia diagnosis, the success rate is near zero. Even then, one person once said, “hair transplantation is like parachuting fresh troops into a field where everyone on the ground is dead or dying”. Whatever hair you have there will still get its DNA queue and die off so then you’re stuck with only the transplanted hair. Eventually you run out of donor hair to move. We need hair to be grown in the lab that can be transplanted. For the 2 people who might have stayed this long to read this comment, thank you and I wish you the best in your quest to keep your hair.

[@Musewhisperer]

Great anecdote. Thank you for your contribution.

[@david_wick]

This was a really good read, thanks for sharing your experience. Stay safe Tom and Take Care ☺️

[@tdeo2141]

I’m pretty sure it was more than 2 people, my friend, you have almost 60 likes!

[@tomdevine7395]

I should have added that I have also tried PRP (didn’t work because of the alopecia) and I have used a laser helmet which the jury is still out on. I think it works but it’s hard to know.

[@RogerSartet007]

"hair transplantation is like parachuting fresh troops into a field where everyone on the ground is dead or dying” I think that was Bill Burr

[@stevekannan6076]

One of the best and most informative videos I have seen. Balding is such a curse, but if you fight this battle, you can actually win. I started to lose my hair when I was 19. I went on FIN and MIN almost immediately but unfortunately I kept losing ground due to my aggressive hairloss (Heading to norwood 7 like the rest of my family). Once I started microneedling my shedding has stopped after about two months and by month 4 my hair became way thicker + lots of Vellus hairs which became terminal by month 6. Do not give up guys, there's no officially cure but if it worked for me it should work on 99% of the people. just make SURE to pick high quality Pen with high quality needles otherwise you will do more harm than good (Do NOT use Rollers).

[@adamzu6533]

which pen brand are you using? thanks for this comment by the way

[@stevekannan6076]

@@adamzu6533 Korabeauticals, theirs needles are currently the thinnest in the market as far as I know

[@davidmegino]

@@stevekannan6076 +1 for korabeauticals, I am using min for couple of years already, once i added kora to my routine (one a week) I started to gain lots of growth.

[@DavidGordon-gn7gm]

@@davidmegino how many mm are you using for the scalp?

[@davidmegino]

@@DavidGordon-gn7gm 1.5mm every two weeks.

[@janicegriff71]

I can't believe no one is talking about this, but most hair loss if you're not pre-disposed with alopecia, can be solved with SUNLIGHT. Yes, sunlight. Only 15-30 minutes a day. Sunlight provides Vitamin D which is one key component for healthy hair. Our bodies also produces nitric oxide when we receive UV light from the sun, which relaxes the blood vessels and allows for improved bloodflow. Sounds a lot like minoxidil doesn't it? The only difference is that sunlight is FREE. The pharmaceutical company can't monetize the sun, that's why you don't be hear much about this remedy; and if you do a engine search, most articles talk about how the sun can "damage your hair" which is true if you spend hours in the sun when its hot, BUT your own body is smart enough to let you know that your head is getting hot. Obviously still wear sunscreen on your face and other areas, but with 15-30 minutes in the sun, usually won't be an issue. Hope this information can help people.

[@Rebecca-ys3cb]

Agree I can’t believe I don’t see more SUN talk either. We have become a society that shames the sun and yet it’s there everyday where I live. Sure it might rain some days and be cloudy others but most of the time it’s out. And since we sleep at night so we can see in the day it makes sense to need it.

[@infowazz]

good stuff man. i had a job where i was outside everyday and many of my gray hairs turned blond. i have fairly light skin so i couldn't be in the sun all day but i did notice a difference.

[@RituPrasadphd]

The cause of my hair fall problem was finally identified: using the incorrect shampoo. Most individuals, including myself, only search for shampoos that are free of parabens and sulfates. However, there are many other toxic chemicals present in shampoos that can contribute to hair fall, such as formaldehyde, PEG, EDTA, phthalates, silicones, fragrances, colors, MEA, TEA, and Quaternium15. Continued use of these chemicals can cause notable issues, such as scalp buildup, dandruff, dryness, and reduced hair strength over an extended period. After extensive research, I found a natural shampoo that is entirely free of these harmful chemicals and began using 100% natural hair oil. As a result, my hair fall has stopped, and I've even noticed the emergence of new baby hairs on the right side of my scalp. My consistent experimentation and education have given me the ability to confidently read any product label and easily differentiate between good and bad beauty products.

[@judoabuser1079]

What shampoo is it?

[@shubhamtiwari5933]

Please share link of shampoo

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

Who knows what you were putting in your hair from whatever third world country you are from. But, what you said is nonsense.

[@no1800]

​@@judoabuser1079 any shampoo for baby hair is the best

[@RituPrasadphd]

​@@judoabuser1079 i use cocoonion shampoo and hair by littleextra brand.

[@shark3380]

If this revives my hairline i ll donate everything

[@GORILLA.GANG.]

😂😂😂

[@Sebhes1111]

Can you give my friends and I ah tl;dr? I’ll donate everything if you do so 😂

[@mosalami1548]

Why you don’t lose the video Frist before commenting?? Kinda spamming

[@nikos4641]

It wont, only finasteride dutasteride minoxidil and microneedling work. This podcast will cause many men to go bald.

[@TwiggySquidz]

​@@nikos4641 so this stanford professor is all wrong huh what universtiy did u go to

[@VietYork]

00:03 Hair loss and ways to slow or reverse it 05:36 Hair loss is a significant concern for many individuals. 16:43 Hairs are made up of proteins called keratins and grow from stem cells in a little cave below the root. 21:26 The erector pili muscle contracts when we get cold or scared, causing the hairs to stand up. 31:18 There are three critical stages of the hair life cycle: antigen phase, catagen phase, and telogen phase. 36:20 Blood flow is crucial for hair growth 46:10 Increasing blood flow to the scalp can slow down or maintain hair loss. 51:10 PRP and microneedling are two treatments for hair regrowth that involve the use of needles. 1:00:58 Botox injections are being used to offset hair loss by decreasing squinting and increasing blood flow to the scalp. 1:05:59 Botox injections can reduce scalp squinting and hair loss 1:16:12 Topical caffeine application can be as effective as minoxidil application for offsetting hair loss. 1:20:55 Increase hair growth and maintain hair by stimulating the production of igf-1 and avoiding insulin resistance. 1:30:18 Saw palmetto and ketoconazole are commonly used compounds for hair growth. 1:35:12 Ketoconazole shampoo can help maintain hair and stimulate growth. 1:44:55 Topical finasteride is associated with fewer side effects compared to oral finasteride. 1:49:34 Finasteride dosing recommendations 1:59:16 Combination of microneedling and finasteride is the most effective way to regrow hair 2:03:49 Huberman Lab offers free newsletters and toolkits on various topics. Crafted by Viet York from Molly․com

[@paquigarciagranados2290]

Traf7

[@samdc-usa2745]

be like the rock

[@devwoos8986]

You're doing God's work!! Thank you for the Time breakdown!!!

[@robertfulco2624]

THE THING WITH ALL THAT... SO CALLED STEM CELL STUFF IS THAT NONE...THATS... NONE...OF...THEM... WORK... WHATEVER KIND OF THEY ARE SUPPLEMENTS VITAMINS SO CALLED STEM CELL ...REJUVENATORS ..DO NOT WORK....

[@nicolasraffaele2489]

hero

[@hypoglosus5472]

As in other areas you choose to talk about, you are brilliant here as well. Your excellent knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, all explained clearly and concisely, interestingly and practically in a way that most people who are not educated in the medical field can understand. Bravo!

[@stoicreader]

No matter how rich and powerful one is, no one has access to this amazing amount of informatiion a 100 years ago, I'm grateful for being in this tech-era and great people like Mr.andrew

[@stoicreader]

@@yash7309 i wonder if 100 years ago there was this intensive research and development in science as it is today? And yeah I agree with that 100 years ahead statement.

[@AuraValemont]

For a woman who started losing her hair in her early 20s, this video is super important. Thank you Dr.

[@Dogandcatmom51]

What about ketoconazole cream? Will that inhibit hair loss or cause hair loss? I’m have the cream and the shampoo because I have scalp psoriasis and sebderm.

[@GrayWithMe]

@Adventure Time Daily he is a doctor. He has a PhD. You do realize there are other types of doctors other than an MD right ?

[@Borntooearly]

Quit gluten, work on getting body temperature to 98.7 on average daily. If its too low it indicates thyroid issue. This may help

[@HansensUniverseT-A]

You know it's funny, ever since i was a teen, as a guy I've always used hair products marketed for women, i always had this idea since i was a buy that anything for men was designed to have men lose their hair early, this obviously isn't the case but even in my 30s i still do this practice, but hey i kept my hair so far :D

[@kdb560]

THE single-most informative explanation of hair thinning and/or loss available on the internet. Full stop!!. The various topical and oral solutions are also of enormous benefit to understanding this issue. Thank you Andrew!!

[@drgarylinkov]

Definitely no magic with hair restoration. Excellent review Andrew. Medical therapy is critical for most patients considering hair transplant surgery.

[@ReluctantSlider]

I love seeing you here! I adore your channel and information as well. Doesn’t surprise me that you follow someone as diligent as Huberman. ❤ Thank you for everything!

[@25taylor91]

Oh shit it’s Gary!

[@nicolaidalsklev446]

​@just Abhi He does not suffer from male pattern baldness, he has a condition which makes him lose all hair on his body.. He has no eyebrows either

[@shieldmaiden101]

Oh hey I watch your videos all the time lol. Nice to see insight from other creators and experts on the subject

[@drawdownfx4415]

Can you make a video on his Botox claims, is that actually true?

[@farinrownak7546]

Can we please get a video on Teeth health now?? Teeth health is a major indicator of many illnesses so I'd love to see a video on it please

[@robfly2742]

It’s all diet

[@mann8283]

@@robfly2742 elaborate what’s the ideal diet?

[@ironmom9023]

Yes! How do we rebuild our Teeth!

[@mamoyoT]

Oil pulling

[@ksianglim1760]

Thank you so much Dr. Huberman, I scheduled 3 hours today to listen and do some research of terminology, it is very detailed! Learnt alot from this video, and many others too, of your channel.

[@malnourish9818]

I appreciate that you scientifically explore these topics in depth. I wish that our post-modern era professors are as inspired, inspirational, and scholarly as you are Mr. Huberman. I'm sure your family is proud, because I know I would be if the masculine traditionalist in my life is as intellectually active as you are.

[@spungold]

I just want to say, I love Andrew Huberman. The array of content and library of knowledge he brings us is really something!

[@jeandicarlo-wagner]

Truth

[@terrygivens132]

Me too! He is a gift to us all!

[@alexandraharris7178]

Just the way he explains and how fluent he is, is amazing.

[@deniseamazonbeauty]

I do love him as well!

[@NishantSingh-qe7vv]

plz smbdy tell the summary what to do for hair growth ???

[@juliefredericksen2326]

Been fighting hair loss for ten years now, and I have never heard anything more comprehensive than this. 👏🏼

[@deliasapera6306]

Even if I don't encounter this issue, Dr Huberman is absolutely fascinating to listen to! Best way to self educate.

[@jasemingormley7411]

Hair loss when I had surgery. I've been trying everything to get it to grow back. I'm sure my age at 51 yrs doesn't help either but looking forward to this video. 🙏

[@kaushikrajan6248]

Give this man a Nobel Prize already.

[@danplove97]

For sharing false information?

[@astro7481]

​@@danplove97 how tf is this false info? Are you an expert in this subject?

[@Stratton218]

@@danplove97 I personally am always open to skepticism. I would appreciate if you could elaborate with specific examples of why you say this. I do feel as though he steps slightly out of his bounds with certain topics

[@danplove97]

@@astro7481 no but know enough about hair loss to know he hasn’t done proper research.

[@danplove97]

@@Stratton218 Many things, I know there will be people who will make a video more in depth. Basically Caffeine doesn’t do anything, neither does Saw Palmetto, Finasteride is an extremely safe drug, post finasteride syndrome isn’t real, the blood flow theory is false. There’s many more.

[@daneenshelton6115]

I can never get enough of Andrews pod casts, he is super smart and I come away learning a great deal of useful information. My long commutes are never long enough as I am never bored. I have really enjoyed his latest on dopamine and hair loss, particularly because he is the one talking the entire time and I enjoy his delivery of the information that never stops coming. Thank you Andrew, I can’t thank you enough for these amazing and informative talks.

[@EwenMackenzie]

"The Doc" changed my commute for ever. Before it was trash music, now it is science. This is definitely a life changing experience

[@NishantSingh-qe7vv]

plz smbdy tell the summary what to do for hair growth ???

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

​@@NishantSingh-qe7vv dht blocker. Do not fall for this bro science bs.

[@joanneclark8256]

Where is the talk on dopamine and hairloss .. here?

[@mindtheprivacy]

How is this man so knowledgeable and can speak NON STOP for 2 hours?

[@angelalobatowilliams468]

I'm a board-certified Dermatologist and received this video recently from a friend for an opinion. This is such a SUPERB lecture. Deep knowledge about health should be available for the general public as much as possible so people are able to get detailed information to think about that, be curious about themselves, be aware of they own clinical trajectories and needs and also be agents of their own health. Even though some data about some emerging (and unexpected!) therapeutic options remain unclear, as he said, any discussion would be much easier for both, doctors and patients if both were capable of making decisions based on current science. Also I'd like to say that human body is so fascinating; if we learn more about our nature, and pay attention to what happens inside and outside of us, our body will perform beautifully for us. If your body is not performing beautifully enough, proper knowledge would always be useful for making decisions along with your doctor, especially when it comes to taking supplements or therapeutical drugs. In summary, I think that this video is very informative and highly recommended.

[@khajaamjid4898]

Hello doctor!!! There is an oral pill of finasteride popularly known as Finalo which has very lower dosage. Can i take it for longer period of time along with minoxidil and microneedling

[@steven_king]

Hi Dr. Williams-- One of the things that concerns me about Minoxidil is infertility. I don’t know if that’s a possibility, but I already have very low T and a low count. I don’t want to do anything that might preclude me or make it more difficult to have children one day.

[@Sky10811]

my derm with trichology specialisation said different things about topical minoxidil vs in this video. She said minoxidil works to prevent testosteron "enter" the "bag" where the hair follicles grow, NOT as Guberman saying it s to increase blood floor.

[@RycheForOrder]

@TwiggySquidz With all due respect there are number of inconclusive or just misinformed segments in this video. Overall health and wellness is scientifically seperable for those experiencing genetic patterned hairloss. This specific video was also called out by the founder of the American Hair Loss Association as being a disappointment. MPB or FPB is a genetic trait that leaves specific patterns of baldness measurable by the Norwood scale. Sufferers of those cases (which is by far the most common cases of baldness or thinning) have few to sometimes no options in combating their issue. The only proven practices is medications either orally or topical. Those include Minoxidil, Finasteride and Dutasteride. Transplantation is also a viable solution for those who make good candidates. However even transplantion comes with a potential overwhelming amount of risks, primarily when an unqualified or unvetted surgeon is performing the surgery. Many more individuals have been harmed than helped by this practice; including scarring, over harvesting of the donor area and just over all bad results due to manifold of reasons. The hairloss industry is 99% BS and profits billions of dollars every year by simply selling magic potions, shampoos, so called hairloss vitamins, but most of all false hope. At the end of the day no one suffering genetic hairloss will be helped by a change of diet, exercising or taking supplements. Just the facts. There is a plethora of mis information in this podcast and as someone who has followed and respect Huberman, I concur with the American Hairloss Association, this was a disappointment. Feeling good, living healthy has absolutely no correlation with genetic patterned hairloss. There a multude of over the top fitness gurus and athletes suffering the same fate. And on the flip side just as many unhealthy homeless men wondering the streets with hair down to their waist.

[@tbreez712]

I'm 32 years old. I took 1mg finasteride for hairloss at 26 for about 3-4 weeks and quit due to side effects. I managed to fully improved over the next two weeks until one morning, I woke up to a complete meltdown. No erection, no libido, massive brain fog/anxiety, and a litany of other horrible symptoms. Long story short, it has been 6 years and I still deal with the effects of post finasteride syndrome. I have shrunken genitals, ED problems, lack of pleasure from sex among many other symptoms. I have received nearly no useful treatment from medical providers. There is more research going into it as we speak, but it has completely upended my life in what should have been some of my best years. I will never get my time back. I am glad to see PFS getting more and more recognition, particularly with services such as Him's becoming more popular and more and more men speaking up. Thanks Andrew.

[@JUANIGNAC10]

This podcast from Huberman was quite a letdown, so much mention of expensive and unnecessary products. In my experience I regained my hair by focusing on creating a healthy scalp microbiome, which meant: 1) No more use of shampoo (they are chemical disruptors and kill the microbiome). 2) Doing a weekly scalp scrub exfoliation with a mix of honey and pink sea salt. 3) Brushing my hair every day first thing in the morning and last think at night (with a wooden brush, which distributes the healthy oils and creates blood flow). 4) Some morning sun exposure to the hair. 5) When I feel some day I had sweat a lot I apply some organic apple cider vinegar (or lemon) diluted with water to the scalp and then rinse it with water. 6) Once a week some hair nutrition thing like an egg mask or a rice water mask (all this for 20 minutes). Also sometimes applying spirluna or matcha with honey to the scalp for some minutes block DHT (I usually apply it before meditating for 30 minutes after yoga 7) doing yoga, relaxing and always finishing with an 8 minute headstand (good for blood circulation to the scalp) and for being stress free. 8) Healthy eating, nothing obsessive, but considering eating red meat, green vegs, eggs and fruits. 9) Filter tap water that you drink and also very important to use a filter shower (the chlorine chemicals and other toxins are absorbed a lot by the scalp). 10) Trust your intuition and nature and understand that most of the pharma industry (it is and industry that needs perpetual clients) is designed to keep you hooked to meds for life. You can see older photos from some many decades ago or see how unfrequent balding was compared to nowadays.

[@JungleIsMassiv]

1. You literally cannot see finasteride results in 2-4 weeks. 2. The previous comment by Juan Internet shows how much misinformation there is around hairloss. Most of what he said is bullshit and if you don’t address the route cause of MPB (DHT) you’ll never see lasting results. I honestly think PFS is an anxiety related illness whereby people see the potential effects of finasteride and get stuck with a nocebo effect.

[@sudiprizal]

@@JUANIGNAC10 This is so 'old man' guide to hairloss. Most frequent and noticeable form of hairloss is androgenic alopecia which is genetic. Sure, your might cure your diffuse thinning due to stress or allergy with your remedies but not androgenic alopecia. It's like saying "eat eggs to increase height" when both parents are 5'3". Andrew talks about these products because they are most common form of treatment for most common reason of hairloss. Plus, he is 'that hormone guy on youtube'. Who else would talk about these things than him?

[@CFox.7]

When we say side effects we need to remember that even hair regrowth IS a side effect. What we mean is the undesirable side effects I took ORAL loniten ( the drug that minox is based on ) and 2.5mg of Fin every second day.. if youare a good responder you will have better hair than you ever had in your life - even before hairloss. ... I did this for 3 years but couldnt handle the unbelievable nut ache and joint pain and fluid retention and gyno creeping in AND massive BRAIN FOG. If it wasnt for the fact I had a hyper sex drive prior to treatment ( up to 15 times a day ) then Im sure I would have been made impotent - even then it prevented me from getting decent wood.

[@jimdandy8996]

Sounds like the side effects of marriage.

[@grog30]

I would like to share my little story of hairloss. My hair began to fade around age of 15, due to stress and probably genetics. It was devastating for me. Imagine being teenager that loses a lot of hair with each shower. At the time I tried to stop hairloss by all means. I went to many specialists and tried many treatments. For about a year or two I was using only minoxidil. It slowed whole process, but wasn't enough though. My hair still got thinner and thinner. Around age of 17 dermatologist prescribed finasterid. It finally helped. Treatment, altough successfull, was quite costly, but my parents supported me a lot. Around the age of 18 I went to cardiologist, due to slightly elevated blood pressure. After I told him I had been taking finasterid for a while he looked me dead in the eyes and with compassion told me that those meds may halt hairloss, but won't reverse it and will work only as long as taken. He also mentioned that side effects can be quite severe for such a young person and I better get used to being bald sonner or later. He said sth like "taking finasterid is like chemical castration". That day I decided to stop finasterid and stick to minoxidil, but now for long. After dumping minoxidil I lost most scalp hair almost imidiately. It was like those little guys only were waiting for that day with packed belongings XD. By the age of 20 my hair on scalp didn't grow at all and I was forced to either shave it or trim to like 1mm every few days. Now I'm 22 and I kinda like my bald head. I like to make a lot of jokes about that and people seem to like it. I look waaaay older than my age. Once older gentleman mistaken my brother as my son xd (I was 18 at the time). Even delivery driver once mistaken my mother as my wife xdd. Mom likes to think that's because she looks younger :) I bet that's the case. I bet I could buy you some alcohol when I was 17 or even 16 xd. I think that hairloss i much less of a problem for men. I can't imagine anxiety that many women go through with that. So my advice to guys is to get used to it and get in shape.

[@healthinfotipss]

Grog, it's great to see your positive attitude towards your bald head and your ability to find humor in the situation. Embracing your appearance and focusing on self-confidence are indeed valuable. Remember, everyone's experience with hair loss is unique, and empathy for both men and women dealing with it is important. Stay confident and be proud of who you are!

[@lroche3262]

Has you lost all body hair too?

[@grog30]

​@@lroche3262 No. That would be much greater concern. In my comment I was reffering to losing hair on my head, the top part to be precise.

[@joanneclark8256]

Get in shape?

[@ksnapperrocks254]

Thanks a lot man your comment just made my day ! God bless you !

[@skycaptain141]

As someone who started losing his hair in his teens, the psychological effects are something I am still dealing with in my late 20s.

[@rashneelwalla380]

It's just hair dude. I lost mine at 19 get over it. People die and get cancer.

[@danplove97]

@@rashneelwalla380 It’s deeper than it’s ‘just hair.’ It makes people look and feel more confident and it also makes people perceive you as younger, more successful and intelligent. I know some hair follicles shouldn’t make a difference but unfortunately it’s a lot more complex than that. There’s a reason millions of men and women worldwide want transplants and that it’s a multi billion dollar industry. Human Nature. Some guys get away with it and look confident and attractive bald and I respect them for it but the majority of guys (and girls) look better with hair.

[@skycaptain141]

@@rashneelwalla380 Your absolutely right, but i started losing mine at 15. Growing through highschool, puberty, and hair loss at the same time is not great for ones confidence. I started shaving my head about the age of 24. However, after years of hiding myself from the world, I am recently working on gaining my confidence back.

[@JohnnyComeLately-kj4px]

@@rashneelwalla380 ALL Directly from Personal Choices you ARE What you Eat/put in your body ..

[@rashneelwalla380]

@@danplove97 everyone has a choice you either let it break you. Or you go all in and back yourself. Excercise and eating clean is step number 1

[@ffead]

The first podcast I saw of yours was about the hair and it’s elements. The amount of knowledge and the way you explain to your people. You’re the Bestest man. We’re all so proud of you for helping Hoomans ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ so much respect for you Huberlord 🙏🏻 Love from India 🇮🇳 Hope you read my comment

[@katharineodlum1819]

Thank you for the super clear breakdown of the biology of hair and hair growth/loss. As someone who has experienced some pretty significant post-partum hair loss, I would love to hear more about what is going on in terms of biology in that scenario! Thanks!

[@Replicant-by1eh]

I skimmed through the topics and was happy to see you cover almost all topics that learned in my 10 year journey of research and self experiments. This is invaluable for a younger person but for me also instills complete confidence in other topics that I am not so familiar with.

[@tristanpifer9147]

Dr. Huberman, I don't know if words can convey a large enough thank you for all of your work. But I, even as a casual listener, have learned a tremendous amount of valuable information from your podcast. You've inspired me, and I'm sure millions of other people, to contribute more and to be better. Thank you for YOUR interest in science! And moreover, for sharing it with the world.

[@NishantSingh-qe7vv]

plz smbdy tell the summary what to do for hair growth ???

[@Lv_Av]

Thank you for the information and time and energy you put in it. I wish you would've talked more about nutrition and hair loss

[@mariovuksanovic5077]

I subscribed because this gentleman has a great talent. He knows how to explain things like a professor making it easy to understand. He gets into the details while providing very important information.

[@jitaftwt]

As a woman who started losing too much hair on a head that has always been normally fine and thin, I am especially interested in hearing this. Thank you Dr. Huberman!

[@a.l.6176]

What did he suggest to stop hair loss? I have same hair type as you. Thanks.

[@angellajarrett-clarke2566]

I also have the same hair type. I also need help.

[@shanegeary2293]

Andrew, love how detailed and informative your videos are. I’m hoping you do a podcast on the subject of Histamines and Mast Cells. Thank you for providing these free resources on the variety of topics you have covered, and thank you for your future videos to come.

[@TheGutFeels]

Yes!!! Please histamine and mast cell

[@jenslanger812]

First, thank you very much for the comprehensive, well-researched video! Unfortunately KZbin just recommended this video yesterday (3w after publication). I recently had a dramatic haurloss (from itching head to extremely thin hair on the entire top and mid section). I started with putting peppermint oil (two drops) and oregano oil (one drop) on top of the shampoo in my hand. Oregano oil is extremely hot (!) but antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparacital (micromites). The itching went away. Then I ordered topical Minoxidil (5%). Additionally I use Saw Palmetto (1000mg) as well as R-Alphalipoic Acid capsules as a systemic 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. All together, in the midsection the hair recovered quite nicely within 3-4 months (I would say 75% recovery). But so far the center/back spot (2-3 inches in diameter) only recovered 25% - nevertheless, it improved and is not a total bald spot anymore. I once got a prescription for finasteride, but the known side effects including totally screwing up the prostate (much higher cancer risk) made me stop using it.

[@k1awdttt]

Holy shit, thank you Dr. Huberman! I used to be on fin when I was 18, and I suffered so many side effects - especially the brain fog and depression - I had to stop just after one year. Since then, whenever I warn others of the potential issues, they all said "these aide effects are rare in research" or sometimes flat out deny such claims. Now it all makes sense to me - my body needed those DHT to maintain brain clarity and general wellness! Thank you, once again, for being so patient and detail oriented to explain how the mechanisms play with each other. It's good to know I wasn't crazy.

[@bitsofamess]

Thank you, Dr Huberman, for this informative and easy to understand podcast. As a sufferer of PCOS i would really value an episode dedicated to the science behind and treatments/management for PCOS related symptoms, one of them of course being hair loss.

[@dunsborough4921]

Intermittent fasting. Ketogenic diet and a BMI between 20&25 is the solution. Try Dr Eric Burg for further insight.

[@zeynand4039]

Maybe a combination podcast of pcos and endometriosis. Especially since there were news articles recently saying 1 in 6 people are dealing with infertility. Women are very much effected hormonally by environmental problems or "modern times" So even if we us women don't have symptoms we all suffer hormonally and live sub healthy lives. It's weird that men aren't as effected.

[@rlord7053]

Thanks for the info...great video! I went on hormone therapy for cancer when I was 33, and my hair suffered, unfortunately. It's been trial and error ever since these last 10 years. What worked for others didn't work for me. Once I stopped taking as many supplements, I noticed less hair loss. My food choices helped...more healthy fats, and overall better food choices. I don't do highlights anymore, and products make a difference. I spent a lot of time and money finding the right ones for me. I think my hair is doing ok for now, so I'm thankful for the progress I've been able to make.

[@LoneLupine]

I'm a female who's been suffering from hair loss since I was 12. I've also been to beauty school/have a cosmetology license and I applaud you on explaining all the hair science in a clear, straightforward way for everyone to understand. It was a nice refresher for me too! Back to hair loss, I've always had thin hair and it falls out and get bald patches, as I age (I'm 35) I've noticed I have pattern baldness now which is not the same as when I was a teenager (hormones) and to add 2 more layers to the hair loss cake, I am also type 1 diabetic and have trichotillomania I've always wondered if being diabetic makes me bald because I have poor blood circulation due to the 'beetus The trichotillomania obviously causes bald spots but was not the reason for the original balding, but it got intertwined and at some points its impossible to tell how much of the baldness is self induced and how much is natural reasons I wish I didn't care about my hair and I've shaved my head various times but I always find myself getting sad over having such crappy hair. I need to learn to let go. I don't like how most treatments need to be continued for the rest of your life or else your hair will fall out No one asked for my life story, I apologize! But I really loved this podcast episode. I usually just visit your channel for the guided meditation my therapist sent me, but just happened to see this. Awesome!

[@noonetalksaboutaaroncarter]

Sorry you are struggling so much - I make a point of doing scalp massage when I am watching TV or reading a book (or scrolling).

[@pnevlud]

I take saw palmetto supplements and biotin. Hair loss from thyroid meds

[@charsiewmei]

Thank you for sharing. I was searching for women comments and the fact that you said you shaved your head gave me courage and I feel the same about the lifelong meds. Something tells me it's a strategy to get people reliant on it. And I fking hate that. Thank you for sharing. I hope you have a good year ahead.

[@Sky10811]

i started 1 ml minoxidil and now i think it s not a,problem at all to use it all life long

[@Rebecca-ys3cb]

You need sun. Just start getting it.. than when your hearts back on your head come back and tell the world.

[@elkaliban]

This is neato! My hairline was something I wanted to work on back then, but only found minoxidil useful at the moment . Doc here provided a range of options and info . Thanks 💪

[@patrickperry9866]

When I tell people about your podcast, I say, 'The dude talks for 2 hours straight without wasting a single word'. Doc, your presentations are succinct, extremely interesting, and even compelling! I thank you sir, so glad to have encountered your work.

[@noonetalksaboutaaroncarter]

Agree - who would think you would be engaged for 2-3 hours on each of these topics

[@JimSereney]

I've already lost most of my hair, so I wasn't going to watch this episode, but I did... and I'm so glad I did. I learned so much. These Huberman Lab videos are fascinating. Thank you, Dr. Huberman for educating us!

[@hwhahab8]

*Correction you've lost your all hair

[@vids595]

@@hwhahab8 What is "all hair"?

[@hwhahab8]

@@vids595 Open books instead of opening KZbin

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

He is spreading misinformation and lies

[@onnow7955]

however your hair loss is perfectly aligned to your head shape and other facial features seems hair loss is forced by karma to distinguish one from that unknown identical twin

[@dianejames3850]

The best most comprehensive explanation of hair loss and a comprehensive explanation of treatment modalities, efficacy along with dosage recommendations. Thank you sir.

[@sebastianlebek5789]

Many thanks professor...keep doing what you are doing...I am amazed by your work...free knowledge... you are great Man ❤

[@chriscyborg2187]

This podcast's ability to choose a wide range of topics is profoundly amazing! ❤

[@scottk1525]

Adverbs are the worst. Is it amazing? Or is it *profoundly* amazing? What's the difference?

[@dumbass3843]

One describe a sense of profoundness on how amazing it is while the other one doesnt

[@scottk1525]

​@@dumbass3843 Nah. One is efficient and the other is redundant, unnecessary, and wordy.

[@simonwilson7581]

@@scottk1525 This question will be answered in next weeks podcast.

[@danplove97]

Huberman is not a hair loss doctor, it’s frustration because so many things in here are wrong.

[@louiseabigailpayuyo5120]

Thank you, Dr. Andrew and the podcast team for another amazing episode! I've been following this channel for quite awhile and I've learned so much. Sending hello from the Philippines.💙

[@HarpaAI]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🎙️ Introduction to hair science importance. 01:26 🧪 Hair stem cell niche diversity. 02:51 💆‍♀️ Slowing, halting, reversing hair loss. 03:46 💡 Debunking inherited balding myth. 08:04 🧠 Psychological impact of hair loss. 10:00 📊 Prevalence of significant hair loss. 13:39 🧬 Hair growth process. 16:00 💧 Sebaceous glands and hair health. 20:12 🕶️ Factors affecting hair health. 20:41 💧 Sebum's roles, immune function. 22:35 🩺 Blood flow's role in hair growth. 24:30 💆‍♂️ Techniques for enhancing growth. 27:13 📈 Hair growth phases. 34:15 ⏳ Hormones and hair growth phases. 37:38 💉 Minoxidil and its effects. 41:25 🧪 Minoxidil side effects. 44:13 🩺 Minoxidil mechanism and dosing. 47:39 🩸 Blood flow treatments. 51:02 🔬 PRP treatment. 52:28 📏 Micro-needling. 55:22 🌱 Growth through microdamage. 56:19 🤝 Combining treatments. 57:44 💉 Long-term Minoxidil use. 01:00:01 💧 Electrolytes (LMNT). 01:01:26 💉 Botox for hair loss. 01:02:22 🧪 Botulinum neurotoxin. 01:03:47 🩺 Botox scalp application. 01:05:38 🚶‍♀️ Cutis verticis gyrata. 01:08:01 ⚙️ IGF-1 and cyclic AMP. 01:09:00 🦠 Androgen-related alopecia. 01:11:53 💈 DHT and hair loss. 01:16:08 ☕ Caffeine and hair preservation. 01:21:23 💤 Increasing IGF-1 via sleep. 01:23:19 🩺 Natural IGF-1 production. 01:24:42 💊 Supplements for insulin sensitivity. 01:28:35 🍃 Saw palmetto. 01:33:19 🧼 Ketoconazole shampoo. 01:39:24 🏃‍♂️ Finasteride. 01:42:19 🩺 Finasteride application. 01:43:12 📊 Logarithmic DHT reduction. 01:44:06 🚧 Gradual DHT reduction. 01:45:00 🧪 Starting dosages for finasteride. 01:47:25 📆 Long-term finasteride use. 01:51:07 🚨 Post-finasteride syndrome. 01:56:44 💊 Dutasteride. 02:00:32 👥 Individual responses and combinations. 02:02:53 🎙️ Podcast engagement. 02:03:22 💊 Supplements and social media. 02:04:20 📰 Newsletter and thanks. Made with HARPA AI

[@vzero8612]

Ty for this but what's his conclusion what works?

[@LofiGamer]

Thanks

[@benzumo6967]

Thx a lot bro

[@nicomidoantares9485]

​@@vzero8612everything works but some have side effects and other have more target help, like minoxydil in the back of your head

[@katalinasztalos8489]

Thanks a lot

[@manankumar4450]

Indeed great video by Dr. Huberman My personal experience is - Minoxidil increases blood flow and in short term works really well, visible improvement in quality of hair but when I stopped, experienced significant hair loss within very short span. I would strongly suggest options other than Minoxidil to increase blood flow and maintain long term hair growth, * Low-Level Laser (Light) Therapy (LLLT) * Headstand pose yoga, light massage with oil * Shower with cold water * Brush hair with wooden comb

[@crazytuber008]

Stress has caused enormous hairloss and nothing ever worked. But Dr. Huberman is an angel who comes with the right podcast at the right time!💐 Lots of Love, Sir

[@nleem3361]

Me too. I have adhd and didn't find out until I was 42, but it caused me so much stress and anxiety that I lost a lot of hair to the point I almost started wearing a wig because I'm a lady too. Being on meds helped sooo much. Now I also do the Keto-carnivor diet which has also helped a lot. I've had a big improvement with my hair. It's about rippled in thickness in the last 2.5 years.

[@SayakKolay]

​@@nleem3361can you tell us a bit more of your diet ?

[@traphomebaby]

Stress on its own doesn’t magically make your hair fall out … hormone issues or other health problems are causing the stress/hairloss

[@ryans413]

Stress dose not cause hair loss that’s a meth

[@evansherman1759]

@@ryans413stress is not meth

[@stefanr.3495]

I have to admit, watching Dr. Huberman's posts and doing some more research on my own on some topics makes me a superior human being to the one I was just hours before! I won't be doing any extra research on this subject, I have no hair loss issues. Thank you Doctor, for walking me the dopaminergic pathways again! :)))

[@frauic1340]

I can only agree with this. However, I am not sure if the topic of hair texture has been covered yet. The only interesting thing about my head of hair is the different hair texture depending on the distance from my top hairline.

[@666Troll999]

You're the goat of hair. I've been studying videos for a while, but you covered it all. I have a derma roller which I will use soon. I have bald spots so I read somewhere you can regrow hair that has been dormant for a while. So I came home from Church yesterday and shaved my head so I can treat it. I fell asleep so will watch parts of this and write down the products mentioned.

[@peterdelmonte9832]

I had thick bushy hair described as auburn. I’m very colour blind so I didn’t venture a description myself. I was a 60s teenager so I grew is long and for 25 years had a full beard and moustache. Then I began to lose my hair. I had the barber use a no.4 comb on top, shorter on the back and sides. Then someone said I should buy my own trimmer, so I did. For around another 25 years (74 now) I have run a no1 comb all over my head and used no comb for back and sides. I’m on my second trimmer. Zero hairdresser costs for a quarter of a century. I love having a bald head. Hat wearing is a thing for me. Caps with peaks are easy to wear and shade my eyes. I never wear sunglasses because of that. Hair loss for me has been liberating and certainly trauma free. I have sympathy for men who become depressed by their baldness but have and never had any desire to grow mine back. Like wrinkly skin, it’s part of ageing. Embrace it I say.

[@jayquellen1335]

I just discovered your podcast, & I am hooked! You are comprehensive with the info you share, & it’s much appreciated! I am post menopausal & my hair is thinning greatly. I tried micro blading & am delighted to say I have new hair growth. I will be adding a caffeine topical. Thank you for the invaluable information!

[@thelaw557]

I’m sooo excited, thank you this video Dr. Huberman. I’ve been dealing with male pattern baldness for over a decade since I was 18 and I’ve tried so many different interventions. Oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and microneedling.

[@taraduddy7687]

As a cosmetologist, thank you for the review! I appreciate you shedding light on just how interesting hair really is.

[@naturolady4978]

Thank you Dr for sharing all these informations and making it so clear and digestable. Wish you a good and bright day.

[@ChopStickZero]

Taking 1mg for 20 years and 1.25 5-6 years (because its ridiculously cheaper splitting a 5mg finasteride generic prostate pill into 4 pieces). Never any side effects (Knock on wood). Hair strong and no loss. Father taking for 20 years. No side effects, hair stopped falling out also and retained it all he had plus a bit thicker as said on the podcast. Definitely recommended. Always oral and usually dont even take it daily but every 2nd day approx. cheers

[@sahilshenai7988]

Thank you. 😢😢 I had given up on hair problem and had decided to start using wigs from next year. Your every episode is god sent.

[@lailafeyze2768]

I started experiencing hair loss in 2011 due to my first pregnancy. Recently, I started consuming Biotin and Resveratrol, and since then my hair loss has stopped. I've even begun to notice some tiny new hair growth.

[@noizW]

I‘ve been taking Trans-Resveratrol for 17 years, I’m 42 now and people think I’m 28 at most. But I’m losing hair and can’t stop it, there is no cure

[@fahadbinnazir5314]

Thanks. I listened to the entire podcast without any pause. Thanks for sharing so many things patiently.

[@sunmoonstars3879]

I lost two thirds 0f my hair following a bout of severe illness (may well have been covid I didn’t test), I didn’t lose it months afterwards like most do, I lost it during - literally c;umps fell out over the period of a month (I’m v healthy and have never been so sick/weak in my entire life, it was like I had radiation poisoning!). That was 18m ago, I have managed to regrow my hair and it’s now growing back far thicker than before. Here’s what worked for me - raw liver every day, high dose ( 3 to 4gms) of flush niacin daily (I mix it with equimolar) l glutamine & 3000mcg of folic acid. I ate a ton more meat and eggs and took both marine and bovine collagen, I also started making raw milk kefir, drank bone broth. I used rosemary on my scalp - boiled up rosemary from the garden, sieved it and put it in a spray bottle and used it on my scalp daily. Cut back washing to once a week, and did a scalp treatment with rosemary essential oil every time. Stopped blowdrying my hair as much as possible (only if I was going somewhere I needed to look super groomed). And finally I said positive affirmations about my hair on my daily walk eg my hair is growing thick and strong, there are no impediments to my hairs growth, my hair is my crowning glory. It all worked together to regrow my hair to a condition where it’s now way better at 50 than it was at 30. Good luck to all of you suffering with hair loss, it’s v stressful particularly for women.

[@nazaninhaddadpour3532]

Your conversation with Dr. Attia on his podcast was touching. I choked up and teared up as you were going though your grad school and postdoc journey and wanted to say that only a true scientist brushes their teeth in the lab sink! I did that for years! Thank you for advocating for postdocs the salaries are unbelievably low to live in California. I do want to go to industry but I am doing the postdoc for the love of the game and passion. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION AND MY DOPAMINE SOURCE!

[@marceloernestoliebhardt4476]

Dear Professor Huberman. Big thanks for your great work and always scientifically grounded advice. Could you please tell us if there is any mechanism (other than supplementation) to increase the production of colagen in the body?

[@sarikatiwari5750]

Another absolutely perfect podcast. I am a Dr and find it so helpful

[@FlockoftheGreyShepherd]

This is more comprehensive and informative than what most of us get actually going to a doctor. I've been on a journey with prescription hair loss treatments, while very effective for regrowing hair had various side effects that I've had to insist with my doctor that I needed hormone testing. If you're thinking about prescription treatment, listen closely to this podcast so you can advocate for yourself with your doctor.

[@Tygise]

100% so grateful for this episode thanks a million, Dr.Huberman

[@danplove97]

No it’s not because Huberman is not a hair loss Doctor, he is extremely inaccurate in many topics in this video.

[@kristalkristal2506]

@@danplove97 Would you please elaborate on the inaccuracies that you identified?

[@gowthamnayak4023]

What are the long term effects of Orally taking minoxidil and cialis orally ?

[@danplove97]

@@kristalkristal2506 There’s too many, look at Haircafe’s channel. He will release a video on it soon

[@fnu6565]

Honestly not sure why people are so happy about this video. All this guy did is pack everything we’ve heard about hair loss into one video and add his own twist. If you’ve been dealing with hair loss for any amount of time, you probably know about the various treatments out there and the potential side effects. The reason this continues to be a discussion is because hardly anybody is satisfied with those options. Either maintenance or potential side effects will lead you to stop or not even start. People are looking for a real solution, not another pontification. If he had an answer or really knew how to address this issue once and for all, then this video would be no more than a minute long. All this leaves you with is an array of options with uncertain roads, and putting you back to where you started, choosing none of them.

[@fnu6565]

Also, nothing is free. Asks for your cost free support when it costs you the most valuable item you have-time and now, attention.

[@dunsborough4921]

I found the podcast thorough and informative.

[@SmallBallsBigSmell]

because most of what he said is bullshit.

[@scream8189]

this is clearly the best video I've ever seen on hairloss

[@graymatter7211]

I can finally learn biology in a comfortable manner without going to Uni 😍. Thanks Doc. ❤👍

[@whitneythomas4383]

@Andrew Huberman you’re officially my hair hero! Thank you for this video and taking the time to put it together. I wouldn’t of got this much in depth information on this subject in one place anywhere else. Thank you!

[@SnakesNSquids]

Your hairo

[@kristenpotter7100]

Thank you so much for this. I started losing my hair from stress at age 38 because my mom passed suddenly and then I went through a horrible divorce. I’ve been working with a hair specializing dermatologist and my hair is finally growing back. I have lots of little three or four inch hairs sticking out all over my head. I encourage anyone experiencing hair loss to see a dermatologist, especially one that specializes in hair. My regular dermatologist didn’t know what to do and I wasted several months with them.

[@my_sunset.]

What is your basic treatment?

[@kristenpotter7100]

@@my_sunset. They diagnosed me with Telogen Effluvium. Basically hair falls out from stress/illness/hormones/etc and is supposed to regrow but doesn’t. Similar to people having hair loss due to Covid. After seeing my blood work was good, they told me to take Viviscal Pro. They also prescribed high dose minoxidil to hurry the process along but I stopped taking it because I thought I was getting side effects. Now I take a vitamin d supplement, Viviscal pro, and I use a laser cap before bed.

[@theomnetwork3898]

@@kristenpotter7100 What do you attribute to be the most success of your hair thickening to? The viviscal? I also suffer from TE related to stress/hormones/etc. Would that help with making thin hair into thick hair? Thanks

[@kristenpotter7100]

@@theomnetwork3898 Getting to the cause of the TE, which in my case was stress.

[@JUANIGNAC10]

This podcast from Huberman was quite a letdown, so much mention of expensive and unnecessary products. In my experience I regained my hair by focusing on creating a healthy scalp microbiome, which meant: 1) No more use of shampoo (they are chemical disruptors and kill the microbiome). 2) Doing a weekly scalp scrub exfoliation with a mix of honey and pink sea salt. 3) Brushing my hair every day first thing in the morning and last think at night (with a wooden brush, which distributes the healthy oils and creates blood flow). 4) Some morning sun exposure to the hair. 5) When I feel some day I had sweat a lot I apply some organic apple cider vinegar (or lemon) diluted with water to the scalp and then rinse it with water. 6) Once a week some hair nutrition thing like an egg mask or a rice water mask (all this for 20 minutes). Also sometimes applying spirluna or matcha with honey to the scalp for some minutes block DHT (I usually apply it before meditating for 30 minutes after yoga 7) doing yoga, relaxing and always finishing with an 8 minute headstand (good for blood circulation to the scalp) and for being stress free. 8) Healthy eating, nothing obsessive, but considering eating red meat, green vegs, eggs and fruits. 9) Filter tap water that you drink and also very important to use a filter shower (the chlorine chemicals and other toxins are absorbed a lot by the scalp). 10) Trust your intuition and nature and understand that most of the pharma industry (it is and industry that needs perpetual clients) is designed to keep you hooked to meds for life. You can see older photos from some many decades ago or see how unfrequent balding was compared to nowadays.

[@ruurdah]

Thank you for the amazing podcast, once again. A question regarding hair loss and creatine. In a different podcast you talked about creatine and hair loss, your guest answered that creatine would only bring back testosterone and DHT levels back to 'normal'. How does this relate to taking Dutasteride? Will/can dutasteride still be as effective, or? Thank you so much, I believe this is a question that is on many peoples mind.

[@marcellocapone4925]

Thorough as always. I listened to the entire thing on a walk.

[@AlanBaumanMD]

Great to see Andrew Huberman tackling the common issue of hair loss and to give hope to the many sufferers of hair loss who seek restoration. Personally, I would have liked to see a little more in-depth review of up-and-coming therapies, some alternatives to medications (like PBM) that have great clinical evidence and are used every day in our practice, and the latest in hair transplantation (of course)!

[@kjdskgj]

Been struggling with hair loss lately so the timing of this couldn't have been greater. Thank you!

[@sciencebasedtools123]

Trust

[@amiraskari4055]

me too. and im only 20 fucking years old

[@bluesky45299]

Wire like neuronal structures that conduct electricity via ions/neurotransmitters in the CNS/PNS possess no attribute of thinking/life and yet that has “randomly” led to life. Consciousness/thinking is an innate idea that is absolutely distinct from carbon skeleton and yet the materialist scientist believes that chemistry turned into biology via “god of randomness”/” magic”/miracle of randomness”. Consciousness can only stem from consciousness itself (Allah the most Exalted). According to all scriptures (especially Quran) There are two faculties of cognition that influence consciousness: Brain and Heart(soul). Adolf Hitler had a sharp brain (expert analyst of empirical data and making associations between it). However, his cognition of heart was completely impaired therefore he was blinded from spiritual data and therefore all mercy, love and light of Allah (one/indivisible God). Henceforth acquired ego-based conciseness rather than heart based conciseness and descended lower than animal

[@tomcotter4299]

@@amiraskari4055 Just start finasteride 1mg per day. That’s currently your best option.

[@revelacol2149]

Please, I was 16 when my hairloss started and I took finasteride at 21. I’m 23 now and I still have all the side effects after stopping for more than 2 years!

[@0x-hw9dq]

honestly Andrew really inspired me to take a scientific approach to my health. thanks for evreything brother

[@nariclemons8616]

I'm gonna be laughing for days about, "I don't know many people are trying to increase their growth of back hair". Hehe. Seriously, though, thank you for another podcast full of research from a variety of peer-reviewed high quality journals, presenting the pro's and con's of each treatment. That was awesome. And sorry for the haters. People can use a lot of different sources to form their own opinion, and it's good if they don't all agree. Personal attacks are silly. And finally, I'm glad you have sponsors to support you in creating this amazing content for all of us to benefit. You should also benefit from the immense time you spend. Keep up the amazing work. I would love to hear a podcast on dry eye, particularly for Sjogren's, but even dry eye that can be a side effect of other meds. Your background would be a great fit for this topic. I work in the field of pelvic health, and so often we see this as a troubling side effect for overactive bladder, SSRI's prescribed for chronic pelvic pain, or other anti-cholinergics in aging and post menopausal populations. And I'd love hear one on menopause. You really rock. Thanks for all you do.

[@inextenso13]

I would like a podcast on tattoos!!! Like on a scientific level! What do we know on the side effects, infections, how does it stays in the skin, does it goes in the immune system like some studies tell, does it decrease the lifespan by lowering immune defense, etc....

[@olderandwiser127]

My wife has been researching the subject and has come across compelling evidence out of Germany of the harm in tattoo inks that are naturally high in nano particles of heavy metals which do not stay in the skin. The particles invade lymph nodes first, then liver and finally on to other organs. Models indicate that nano particles cross the blood brain barrier. Indications for liver dysfunction within 10 years of tattooing are already evident. Would be a great subject especially since Huberman is heavily tattooed.

[@inextenso13]

Yeah, that's what I heard, it is scary. I wish there was more informations about it. Thanks for your answer.

[@blickluke]

​@@inextenso13 a big help if you have tattoos especially coloured ones would be supplementing daily with zeolite powder to bind up the heavy metals in the body to remove them

[@parulsinha3092]

Tattoos were never meant to cover the whole body. It was meant to be some small personally meaningful thing etched somewhere. Overdoing anything makes it harmful, same for tattoos. It doesn't even look good. But that's what we do nowadays, we overdo things to escape from lack of meaning and purpose in our lives.

[@ferguson8143]

Little fun fact Andrew has full sleeves and chest and back too thats the reason why he wears long sleeves so he doesn't pull any attention towars him and able to fully concentrate on what hes teaching

[@alyssavirginia3594]

It’s very very very true! I experience intense anxiety, depression and pro-longed stress from the age 18 now. Losing my father, moving out, familial issues etc. I’ve lost all my hair due to my mental health. Thank you for this video and all of the information. I’ve been doing my best to bring my hair back. Including going to therapy to manage my emotions! ❤

[@SupraSav]

Hope you feel better! May this year be your come up! 🤗

[@zachberardi]

Hang in there, it gets better!

[@rlg222]

Hang in there as I've been though a lot myself Alyssa. Sitting in the Bosley chair twice was painful and scary and took me a couple of years to regrow what hair I was going to get out of all this. I would have been bald by now if I didn't do this.

[@iche9373]

Just do a keto diet to cure your mental health problems [Recommended by Andrew Huberman]

[@panahkasra]

​@@SupraSav😊mm😊😊.😊mmm m

[@maryanndull3446]

OMG, thank you for this info. Dr. Huberman you are literally helping me to make big changes in my life with your podcasts. Such a blessing to many I'm sure!

[@leephillips4545]

Thank you for this, as always a fantastic resource. I couldn’t tolerate finasteride and had a hairline transplant 5 weeks ago so am keen to keep what I have. I have switched to saw palmetto in an attempt to retain my current hair. When you talk of growth hormone and having taken in your information on heat and cold exposure I wonder if sauna and cold therapy would benefit hair growth or prevent loss? I sauna and cold plunge daily so am keen to learn if this helps with the hair? Thanks again, really appreciate all you bring to us.

[@bjp_803]

As always, thank you Andrew for the thorough and illuminating information you provide. Comparing the depth of actionable education here to what one gets from a 20-minute, burn-and-churn visit with a medical doctor is not, to say the least, a way toward feeling good about our healthcare system and the degree of empowerment-or even the outcomes-it gives to patients.

[@nicwalshy]

Watch that and you’ll realise this one absolutely lacks depth and rigorous critique

[@Bryce433]

This was a terrible video by him

[@GK123]

Had great results with the following for 8 months so far, about 30% reversal 1. Microneedle pen 10 minutes every 10 days 2. Massage 10 minutes every day 3. Oil scalp 3 hours 3 times a week

[@yeseniavillagran4881]

Whuch oil do you use

[@GK123]

@@yeseniavillagran4881 its a mix with rosemary, castor, caffeine, argan, biotin, coconut

[@mills1540]

​@@GK123 what's the oil or do you make it yourself

[@HORNGEN4]

Have to think #1 is responsible for 90% of that

[@irumkhan3381]

Is this a ready-made oil

[@amdelk_art]

I've always had very healthy, thick hair. And I've thrown a lot at it. I'm a natural reddish-brown brunette but I colored it for many years; blonde, red, black and everything in between. It always grew back quick and healthy no matter how I treated it. I was lucky to undergo menopause a couple of years back and while I've noticed a slight thinning on one side more than the other and bit on top, overall, it's still thick and feels healthier then it has in YEARS of coloring it. I believe the health of my hair is the result of how I treat it. I don't wash it every night bc it strips the natural oils and I definitely don't color it. I use herbal tea rinses such as Rosemary made from my garden plants. I'm not an expert as I have zero training in the boilogy of hair growth, but I think my focused care has made a big difference. That said, one of my sons has hair thick, curly hair like mine. He's 33 and not a chance of balding in sight. My younger son just turned 19 and his hairline has been receeding since his sophmore year in HS. His hair is still thick and curly and he wears it long. I recently started buying him rogain and some shampoos containing ketoconazole. It's too soon to know if it's making a difference.

[@spbackup8295]

Didn't watch it but already liked it because I'm confident the content is legit & well researched.

[@Qlorck]

Well needed 🙌 Thank you taking the time and effort providing us with condensed useful tool and information 🙌

[@Bea54694]

Been to about 5 different doctors about hormone related hair loss… this podcast really gave more info than any of them. Thank you Andrew for giving out all this for free! I’m a premium subscriber and have bought several Huberman Lab sweatshirts. Whatever we can do to give back to the podcast.

[@niamhbyrne4036]

Have you found any treatments helpful? Thanks

[@Bea54694]

@@niamhbyrne4036 spironolactone is probably the most helpful. It’s a prescription though. My dermatologist also suggested Head & Shoulders Scalp Elixir (I had a itchy scalp so this was to prevent more hair loss) and topical minoxiodil.

[@niamhbyrne4036]

@@Bea54694 thanks, I am using topical minoxidil for the last 4 months & use ketoconazole 2 percent shampoo, my dermatologist might add oral minoxidil or spironolactone (probably oral minoxidil as I have lymphedema so the spironolactone could make swelling worse)

[@JUANIGNAC10]

This podcast from Huberman was quite a letdown, so much mention of expensive and unnecessary products. In my experience I regained my hair by focusing on creating a healthy scalp microbiome, which meant: 1) No more use of shampoo (they are chemical disruptors and kill the microbiome). 2) Doing a weekly scalp scrub exfoliation with a mix of honey and pink sea salt. 3) Brushing my hair every day first thing in the morning and last think at night (with a wooden brush, which distributes the healthy oils and creates blood flow). 4) Some morning sun exposure to the hair. 5) When I feel some day I had sweat a lot I apply some organic apple cider vinegar (or lemon) diluted with water to the scalp and then rinse it with water. 6) Once a week some hair nutrition thing like an egg mask or a rice water mask (all this for 20 minutes). Also sometimes applying spirluna or matcha with honey to the scalp for some minutes block DHT (I usually apply it before meditating for 30 minutes after yoga 7) doing yoga, relaxing and always finishing with an 8 minute headstand (good for blood circulation to the scalp) and for being stress free. 8) Healthy eating, nothing obsessive, but considering eating red meat, green vegs, eggs and fruits. 9) Filter tap water that you drink and also very important to use a filter shower (the chlorine chemicals and other toxins are absorbed a lot by the scalp). 10) Trust your intuition and nature and understand that most of the pharma industry (it is and industry that needs perpetual clients) is designed to keep you hooked to meds for life. You can see older photos from some many decades ago or see how unfrequent balding was compared to nowadays.

[@achrafelh]

@@JUANIGNAC10 hey man im also on your side, i also use healthy oils like peppermint and rosemary oil, with a dermastamp, im juste 3 weeks so i hope my hair will grow back, if you have any other advices please let me know

[@realAdamClinch]

Hey as for what you said about Minoxidil and hair regrowth at around 1:20:05 - I'm 22 years old and at a Norwood 2 roughly. About 2 months into oral 2.5mg minoxidil taken daily (first two weeks were 1.25mg or half a pill, as instructed by my doctor) and I've noticed a lot of new hairs growing on my hairline and in front of it. They're very very small right now but the sort of "new" hairline I can see coming in is almost perfectly straight on the left side and drastically improved on the right. While I have noticed some additional thinning in the front of my hair, this regrowth gives me hope that adding additional methods of treatment can lead to an even better result. Thanks for the amazing episode!

[@andylai9646]

Are you just taking minoxidil or are you taking minoxidil and finasteride? I wonder if minoxidil alone would be enough for someone with no severe hairloss or just thinning.

[@realAdamClinch]

@@andylai9646 So since I typed this comment, the gains I was seeing from Minoxidil have been difficult to maintain. My hairline is still trying to receed but I've kept it around that Norwood 2 starting place, so that's something. By itself, I wouldn't expect long term results. Finasteride and/or other methods would probably help a lot in that regard!

[@ingathomas6653]

Thank you for the content, esp. the biology-part was very interesting. As a woman of 55 years I lost lots of hair after I got very sick from the cov-vac. My nutrition before and since is very good, so...From the time I got myself a daily Lymph-drainage including head-massage everything went better.(5months) I added fresh aloe vera on my sculp and brew myself a coffee/rosemary/laurel tincture that I spray on the parts almost daily. Plus a bit of castor oil the night before washing. My lost hairs grew back and so far the top part of my hair (got long hair) is even stronger than before even my husband noticed it! Now I "only " have to get him into this...

[@jimjam218]

I'm in my 20s and losing my hair, having a chat to good friends is the best treatment. Its about confidence and owning who you are as a person. It still has a toll on my mental health and I would rather not be in this situation, but I would rather spend money on other things and not stress about it. A massive percentage of people will lose their hair, as highlighted in the podcast, you just have to come to terms with it and be confident. The majority of people you meet won't care, I haven't lost a relationship or friendships because of it, if anything, being more honest has strengthened my relationships with the people closest to me. They are the only people that matter.

[@j0nnyism]

Well said. At 50 half of men suffer from hairloss. It’s something that will effect most of us at some time. Talking about it and being honest is the best policy. I hope you find the best solution for you personally whether that means embracing your bald self or trying to delay the loss. Best wishes

[@anij3222]

I have PCOS hair loss I'm so excited to listen to this because the slow gradual loss of my hair has been something that has been a really debilitating thing for my self Esteem

[@Believerin3]

That's nothing compared to what I'm going through. I've scarring/cicatricial aloepecia. I've not only been losing hair along with its root, but also it leaves a scar behind that makes your entire face looks ugly plus it's part of an auto-immune disorder that develops into more conditions over time. You should be thankful in your present circumstances. Good luck! Cheers! 🤞🥂

[@niamhbyrne4036]

I empathize with you, very challenging x

[@Angrymobs62]

I have seen perfectly alive strands fall out with the bulb. Rare but has happened. WTF? 56:15

[@StellaMae777]

@@Believerin3 that is horrible. But that doesn't mean she should feel thankful in her circumstance. Pcos sucks and losing hair as a woman is devastating no matter the reason.

[@mhcpa0628]

Me too, plus stress and autoimmune disease. This is alot of info!

[@over40texasskater817]

Listened to this on Spotify. Great episode!! Would love to hear one on the various hair transplants.

[@mdevorah6833]

Very interesting I would love one on hair breakage, including post covid and how to stop it and/or repair it. Thank you.

[@undeadsatan3317]

Finally FINALLY 😭😂 Thankyou so much Dr. Huberman! Really grateful for all the information that you provide, and have provided.

[@_joannahans]

Lost mass amounts of hair after I got sick with Covid a year ago almost to the date now. Been working to grow it back, so this is awesome :) thanks Andrew! ❤

[@phoenixbrewer8097]

@_joannahans I think I might be experiencing the same thing, did you notice shedding for a while after your covid bout?

[@_joannahans]

@@phoenixbrewer8097 it started two months after I got sick, and MASS amounts of shedding! Especially noticed it when I brushed my hair or in the shower when I washed my hair. My dr said it’s a common symptom after getting sick with Covid!

[@jolenelowe3066]

Did you happen to have the covid vaccine ? My hairdresser mentioned that it was people who had been vaccinated who were experiencing this. Not looking for an argument, just asking :-)

[@_joannahans]

@@jolenelowe3066 nope I never had the vaccine my doctor told me not to because there were no studies!

[@heartsonastring6653]

I've learned so much from you. Thank you so much for all of your valuable information. You're just amazing 👏 ❤️

[@healthinfotipss]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you found the information valuable. It's always a pleasure to share knowledge and help others. Your appreciation means a lot. Keep learning and stay amazing too! 👏❤

[@divyanshusingh6473]

first podcast that I actually watched/listened to end to end. phenomenal content. also, 5% versus 10% minoxidil - which one to go for? my doc prescribed 10%, but on quick search seems like it doesn't have much benefit over 5%. what do you suggest/know? also what about tretinoin? great that you discuss dosages, would also like you to discuss timeline over which to take, and how/whether to stop?

[@NicoleMinnema-ms3hk]

Could you please do a podcast on the importance of oral health? Some topics I would love to hear about are 1) cost benefit analysis on flouride in toothpaste and 2) if there is any evidence to support that root canals are toxic to the body. And thank you for the continued amazing content. I have made so many positive changes to my lifestyle from all the information you provide :)

[@revelacol2149]

At 16 my hairloss started and I finally took finasteride at 21, 1mg 3x a week, took it for 8 months and my hairloss fully stopped but then it began. I’m 23 now and I’ve been suffering from Post Finasteride Syndrome for almost two years now and it’s terrible. ED, 0 libido, cognitive decline, brainfog, loss of bodily hair everywhere, low motivation. Thankfully I don’t have total anhedonia (loss of all pleasureful emotion) like others have. There is no cure at the moment and it’s looking grim. I feel like I’ve lost my manliness and youth. I’m thankful for you Andrew Huberman for acknowledging it’s real. It really means a lot to me! Every day I hope some day I wake up and feel like my old self. One day.

[@apexclips9594]

Another one

[@manuelmachado2604]

after 6 months taking finasteride i had side effect and after stop taking finasteride the side effect were still present, but now i feel better, started to use enclomiphene and acetyl L-carnitine, they help me to improve my testosterone and now my libido came back, my morning erection and i have more energy.

[@revelacol2149]

@@manuelmachado2604 how long did you have sides before you started taking stuff? Because if it’s within months of stopping then the reversal can be natural

[@kripadeep]

The time I faced hair fall, I did all the following to successfully reduce it - .. Make a habit of doing hot oil scalp massages into your routine. .. Do not use very hot water when rinsing your hair. .. Shield your hair from too much sweat. .. Use a wide-toothed neem comb to brush out wet hair. .. Reduce your sugar and unhealthy food consumption. .. Use mild anti hair fall shampoo and hair oil like littleeextra coccconion. .. Maintain a positive mindset for general well being.

[@achrafelh]

does rosemary oil work ?

[@Enoughalready20237]

Take 10k IU of vitamin D as well.

[@kata7742]

@@achrafelhI’m an Aveda hair stylist. & I am a fan of Rosemary oil for hair loss as well as Pumpkin seed oil. I also recommend the Invati line from Aveda for hair loss prevention and their scalp stimulator which has an excellent proprietary blend to really help your scalp regrow hair and reduce hair loss. 🙂 whatever product you decide on I would stick with it long term so it gets into your system truly before any results become noticeable.

[@mindsoulpower]

warm oil massage

[@Geethu8205s]

I am doing hot oil massage with coco onion oil of litle extra from 2 months now and happy to say that it is helping me

[@simonkristensson3077]

I started to notice some thinning over my flank a few years back. I was sad at first, but then I just came to my senses and just got a short haircut.. Thank you =)