Maraming dahilan ang pagnipis ng buhok: stress (telogen effluvium), hormonal changes, kakulangan sa iron/zinc/biotin, tight hairstyles, sobrang heat styling, o genetic pattern hair loss. Kung hindi ito severe pattern baldness, ang gentle na topical solution na walang minoxidil gaya ng HairReve Hair Rescue Thickening Serum — na may rosemary, caffeine, green tea, zinc, at saw palmetto — ay maaaring makatulong nang hindi kailangan ng matinding gamot o prescription. Kung malala o may bald spots, mas mainam magpakonsulta sa dermatologist.