You look in the mirror, hoping to see progress like thicker strands, less shedding, a stronger hairline, but everything looks the same. Bottles counted, doses tracked, routines built around treatments that were supposed to change your hair story.
For a significant portion of the people who go down this road, the answer they eventually arrive at is one of the most frustrating in medicine: it’s not working, and it never was.
Not everyone processes popular hair‑loss medications the same way, and the statistics behind this are eye‑opening. This isn’t a compliance problem but a biology problem.
At GetHairMD, this is one of the […]
Most people don’t realize how much time they’ve lost trying to fix hair loss one product at a time. Without proper direction, you can do more harm than good. A shampoo here, a supplement there, maybe a topical that promised the world and delivered very little. Next thing you know, months have passed, and the improvement isn’t there.
The mirror tells the same story. Somewhere along the way, the hope of real results starts to fade.
It’s time to consider that the problem was never effort; it was the approach.
Hair Loss isn’t Simple; Single Solutions Solve Single ProblemsHair loss is a […]
Hair loss doesn’t play favorites, and it doesn’t play fair. The way it shows up, the reasons behind it, and how it responds to treatment can look completely different depending on whether you’re a man or a woman. Understanding those differences is the key to actually doing something about it.
More Than Just a Receding HairlineWhen most people think about hair loss, they picture a man with a receding hairline or a thinning crown. While that’s a common reality for millions of men, it only tells half the story.
Hair loss affects both men and women, while the patterns, causes, and […]
The moment you notice more hair in the shower drain or on your pillow, your mind starts racing to the worst-case possibilities.
Is this temporary shedding or the start of permanent hair loss?
The difference matters because the cause, prognosis, and treatment are very different. Our GetHairMD providers see both scenarios every day, and our priority is to separate reversible, short‑term shedding from progressive follicular miniaturization so you get the right plan at the right time. This guide explains the practical signs, common triggers, diagnostic steps, and treatment principles that help you tell whether you’re shedding or losing hair.
How Normal Shedding Works […]
The rise of GLP‑1 medications has completely reshaped the weight‑loss landscape. For many people, these medications deliver life‑changing results such as steady weight loss, improved metabolic health, and renewed confidence. But as the number of users grows, so does one common question: Why am I losing my hair?
Providers who work with GetHairMD often see this concern, and the truth is both reassuring and important to understand. Hair changes during GLP‑1 use are real, but the medication itself rarely causes them. Instead, they’re usually a sign of how quickly your body is changing and how your hair is struggling to keep […]
Hair loss is not just about hair. It’s about confidence, identity, and feeling like yourself. Today, for millions of people, the experience of trying to address hair loss is more confusing and fragmented than ever.
Patients aren’t lacking options. They’re overwhelmed by them.
There are countless products, ads, influencers, and online doctors promising quick fixes. What’s missing is not another product. What’s missing is a program.
The Real Problem in Hair Restoration Today
The hair loss industry has become noisy and transactional. Patients are handed prescriptions without being truly seen. Online doctors move fast, often without a comprehensive understanding of the patient sitting behind […]
Over 35 companies presented at The Aesthetic Innovation Summit to showcase the latest advancements in the industry—from medical devices and cosmeceuticals to beauty and skincare solutions. Among this elite gathering, GetHairMD™ won first place in the prestigious “Best in Show” award at the summit held March 19th at the Austin Convention Center, recognizing the company’s revolutionary approach to non-invasive hair restoration technology and business model.
The award was presented to GetHairMD™ CEO Paul Herchman by Summit Co-Chairs Dr. W. Grant Stevens, Chairman of the Board at Clarity Technologies and Former President of The Aesthetics Society, and Philippe Schaison, CEO of SOLTÉGO, […]
Yes, postpartum hair loss is a real thing. It is a common condition that affects about 50% of women after childbirth. It is caused by a combination of hormonal changes and stress.
During pregnancy, women’s bodies produce high levels of estrogen and progesterone. These hormones help to keep hair in the growth phase. After childbirth, estrogen and progesterone levels drop, which causes hair to enter the resting phase. This is called telogen effluvium.
Telogen effluvium is a temporary condition that usually resolves on its own within 6 to 12 months after childbirth. However, it can be distressing for women who are already dealing with […]
When struggling with hair loss, along with taking care of your hair itself, it’s important to start at the root—your scalp plays an important role in preventing excessive hair loss and encouraging continuous hair growth.
A healthy scalp environment plays a key role in creating a healthy hair regrowth environment. Putting your scalp in harm’s way can be detrimental, and eventually lead to worsening or excessive hair shedding, thinning, and loss.
What Are Some Ways to Address Having a Healthy Scalp Environment?
Keeping up with washing is one of the biggest ways to maintain a healthy scalp environment. Without proper hair and scalp […]
In a previous blog post, the GetHairMD™ team discussed the medical and first-hand accounts of post-coronavirus-induced Telogen Effluvium. Telogen Effluvium is a type of reversible hair loss caused by a “shock to the system”—high fever, severe infections, severe chronic illness, heavy inflammation, severe psychological stress, and major surgery or illnesses, to name a few.
With its growing emergence as a “long-haul” COVID-19 symptom, the medical community almost immediately began conducting studies around coronavirus-related hair loss in order to better understand, track, and display its prevalent nature.
Starting only a few months into the pandemic, many medical studies have been published that link […]
