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Scalp & Strand 101

Evidence-based education on scalp health, hair loss, and what actually works, provided by Dr. Joyce Park, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Kerativ.

A Dermatologist's Step by Step Routine for Thinning Hair
A Dermatologist's Step by Step Routine for Thinning Hair

Dealing with thinning hair can feel frustrating and overwhelming. But I want to reassure you that you’ve come to the right place!

Does Scalp Health Affect Hair Growth? Dr. Park Explains
Does Scalp Health Affect Hair Growth? Dr. Park Explains

Your scalp is living skin, and that environment shapes your hair follicles. A dermatologist explains how barrier, oil and microbiome shape hair growth.

Why Does Hair Shed More in Late Summer and Fall?
Why Does Hair Shed More in Late Summer and Fall?

Most people shed more hair in the fall, because of a shift their follicles quietly made back in midsummer. Dr. Park explains the timeline, and how to tell a normal seasonal shed from something that...

The Why Behind Female Pattern Thinning
The Why Behind Female Pattern Thinning

Female pattern hair loss is a gradual, genetically driven thinning that shows up as a widening part and reduced density at the crown. Dr. Park breaks down what to look for and how to treat it.

Proof Over Promises: Inside Kerativ’s Clinical Trial
Proof Over Promises: Inside Kerativ’s Clinical Trial

This is a first look at our 24-week clinical study evaluating the Kerativ Redensify Treatment Serum.

GLP-1 Associated Hair Loss? Here's What's Happening
GLP-1 Associated Hair Loss? Here's What's Happening

Hair Shedding on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, or Mounjaro? Here Is What Is Happening in GLP-1 Associated Hair Loss

Can Shampoo Actually Help with Hair Loss?
Can Shampoo Actually Help with Hair Loss?

A thoughtfully formulated shampoo can improve the scalp environment and support overall follicle health, which may help promote stronger, more resilient hair over time.

Male Pattern Hair Loss: Understanding Androgenetic Alopecia
Male Pattern Hair Loss: Understanding Androgenetic Alopecia

Male pattern thinning affects roughly half of men by age 50. The sooner you act, the more you can preserve.

Heavy Hair Shedding? You May Have Telogen Effluvium
Heavy Hair Shedding? You May Have Telogen Effluvium

Telogen effluvium is one of the most common causes of rapid hair loss, and it is almost always temporary. Here is how to support your scalp through it.

Postpartum Hair Shedding: What's Happening and How to Help
Postpartum Hair Shedding: What's Happening and How to Help

Postpartum telogen effluvium is one of the most common things I see in new mothers. Create the best environment for your follicles to recover during and after the postpartum period.

5 Healthy Hair Habits From A Dermatologist
5 Healthy Hair Habits From A Dermatologist

The hair advice I give my patients that actually makes a difference.  

Hair Thinning During Perimenopause and Menopause
Hair Thinning During Perimenopause and Menopause

As estrogen levels shift during perimenopause and drop further into menopause, many women notice their hair becoming finer. There are things you can do to help.

Minoxidil Alternatives, Ranked by a Dermatologist
Minoxidil Alternatives, Ranked by a Dermatologist

Here’s a guide to the ingredients and treatments with the strongest evidence for supporting fuller-looking hair.