Hair today… gone tomorrow? Don and Steve are combing through the claims to find out what really works. In this episode, they separate fact from fiction about hair loss treatments, tackling everything from minoxidil and finasteride to natural remedies and trending techniques.

💊Does oral minoxidil really outperform topical versions?
🧴Is topical finasteride genuinely a safer workaround, or do the same systemic side effects still sneak through?
🌿Are “natural” options like rosemary oil and saw palmetto actually regrowing hair… or just regrowing rumors?

Bad hair days meet bold claims — and our hosts are on the case. Strands, studies, and “so‑called solutions”… they pull out the magnifying glass to uncover the clinical truth.

They’ll share research and insights into some eyebrow‑raising claims, including:

• Oral minoxidil is more effective than topical versions for hair loss.
• Topical finasteride doesn’t have systemic side effects seen with oral tablets.
• Combining topical minoxidil with oral finasteride may be more effective than using them alone.
• Saw palmetto and rosemary oil are effective for hair loss

Plus, they tackle a trio of quick-hit myths—from family “in-hair‑itance” to grooming habits...and even a surprising pet danger.

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TRC Healthcare Editor Hosts: 

• Stephen Small, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CNSC 
• Don Weinberger, PharmD, PMSP

Guest: 

• Jeff Langford, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP (Managing Clinical Editor at TRC Healthcare for NatMed)

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The clinical resources mentioned during the podcast are part of a subscription to Pharmacist’s Letter, Pharmacy Technician’s Letter, and Prescriber Insights: 

• Chart: Treatment and Prevention of Hair Loss
• Article: Get to the Root of Male Pattern Baldness Treatments

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Evidence, not hype. Concise, clinician‑ready guidance on natural medicines and integrative care. Episode 1: GLP‑1s & Nutrition is live now!

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