Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

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30 Jan 2026 · 0 min

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A short informational clip by Shereene Idriss presenting three accessible hair-loss options: (1) minoxidil (recommending men's strength over women's; mentions prescription and oral forms), (2) ketoconazole shampoo as a helpful anti-yeast option, and (3) prenatal vitamins as a lower-cost supplement alternative to products like Nutrafol, with a caution against excess biotin if not deficient.

What options do we have available to you over the counter? Minoxidil. Like Rogaine. Men's strength, not the women's. Don't waste your money. You can take prescription Minoxidil. You can even take it orally. Number two, ketoconazole. It's a yeast shampoo that actually can help with hair loss. Number three, prenatal vitamins. Prenatal vitamins are great if you cannot afford something like Nutrafol. But just beware if you are not actually biotin deficient. Having too much biotin is also not a great thing.