Guides

Practical guides for the months between appointments, written while building Hairbook for my own treatment.

How to take hair loss progress photos you can actually compare

A simple setup for hair loss progress photos that line up month to month: same light, same five angles, same distance, and how often to take them.

How to keep track of your hair loss treatment, dose by dose

A simple routine for tracking finasteride, minoxidil, supplements and other hair loss treatments: what to write down, when to log it, and what to tell your doctor.

What to bring to a hair loss appointment: a checklist

Get more out of your dermatologist or trichologist appointment: the treatments, dates, photos, notes and questions to bring, and what to write down afterwards.