by Paul J. McAndrews | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Before we dive into the details of finasteride and its effect on hair growth, there is a very important point that you need to understand, and that is the hormone behind androgenetic alopecia. So, I’ll explain that first, and then we can go into the details of...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Feb 27, 2026 | Medications
What Is Minoxidil? Oral minoxidil was first FDA-approved for hypertension (high blood pressure) in 1979 under the brand name Loniten by Upjohn Pharmaceutical Company. The oral dosage used to treat hypertension ranges from 10 mg to 40 mg per day. Dermatologists in the...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Topical Pyrilutamide (KX-826) has been making the news lately as potentially being a first-in-class medication for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. “First-in-class” means it uses a different mechanism of action than the other FDA-approved treatment options. ...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dr Paul McAndrews has been asked to serve on the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Board of Governors in 2025-2026. The current President of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery recently asked Dr. Paul McAndrews to return to...
by Paul J. McAndrews | Dec 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
As a board-certified dermatologist specializing in hair loss and hair transplant surgery, “Do steroids cause hair loss?” is one of the most common questions I hear in my Los Angeles practice. Many of my patients are physically active, train regularly, or have been...
