Compare Hair Loss Treatments
Evidence grades and scores, side by side. Click any treatment for its full evidence dashboard, study index and rating rationale.
All treatments compared
| Treatment | Verdict | Evidence | Effectiveness | Safety | User Score | Cost | Time to Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minoxidil | WORKS | Very strong evidence grade | 86 / 100 | 82 / 100 | 7.8 / 10 | € | 3–6 months |
| Finasteride | WORKS | Very strong evidence grade | 90 / 100 | 74 / 100 | 7.2 / 10 | €€ | 3–6 months |
| Dutasteride | LIKELY WORKS | Strong evidence grade | 88 / 100 | 68 / 100 | 7.0 / 10 | €€ | 3–6 months |
| Microneedling | LIKELY WORKS | Strong evidence grade | 68 / 100 | 85 / 100 | 7.4 / 10 | € | 3–6 months |
| PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) | LIKELY WORKS | Strong evidence grade | 66 / 100 | 88 / 100 | 6.9 / 10 | €€€€ | 3–6 months |
| Low-Level Laser Therapy | LIKELY WORKS | Strong evidence grade | 60 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 6.8 / 10 | €€€ | 4–6 months |
| Ketoconazole shampoo | MIXED EVIDENCE | Moderate evidence grade | 48 / 100 | 84 / 100 | 6.5 / 10 | € | 3–6 months |
| Rosemary oil | MIXED EVIDENCE | Limited evidence grade | 45 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 6.2 / 10 | € | 6+ months |
| Saw palmetto | MIXED EVIDENCE | Limited evidence grade | 42 / 100 | 78 / 100 | 6.0 / 10 | €€ | 6+ months |
| Biotin | UNLIKELY TO WORK | Limited evidence grade | 25 / 100 | 88 / 100 | 5.5 / 10 | € | Not applicable |
| Caffeine shampoo | INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE | Very limited evidence grade | 35 / 100 | 85 / 100 | 5.8 / 10 | € | Unknown |
| Pumpkin seed oil | MIXED EVIDENCE | Limited evidence grade | 40 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 6.1 / 10 | €€ | 6+ months |
Research index status
“Research indexed” counts real publications stored in the ProofCritic database from scientific APIs. “User data” reflects first-party ProofCritic reports — currently not available. These are live data indicators; the evidence grades and scores above remain clearly-labelled prototype ratings.