Author | Lightnews

The HairFirst Groups: New Thinking about Hair Prioritizing Patients — Donovan Hair Clinic

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Aug 30

HairFirst Groups: A New Framework to Understand Hair Prioritizing Behaviours. donovanmedical.com/hair-blog/ha...

Hair isn’t just about appearance—it’s deeply tied to identity, confidence, and self-worth. In my new publication in the International Journal of Dermatology , I introduce the “HairFirst Groups” fra...

The Evidence Based Hair Fellowship - Snapshot of Departing Words to Trainees

1

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Aug 29

youtu.be/EPp51uGHPr0?...

Minoxidil Toxicosis in Cats and Dogs

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Aug 19

We are now just over 3 months away from the December 1 application deadline for our 2026-2027 Evidence Based Hair Fellowship (EBHF) program!

Our next Question and Answer webinar will take place next week !!

1

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Jul 14

Names are just names. Even the most complex of medical entities must be represented by a single name. The name does not always describe perfectly what the disease is - and what it is not.

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Jul 10

Webinar Today for our 2026-2027 EBH Fellowship!

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Jun 2

Want to train with me in 2026-2027? Attend our Question and Answer Webinar on Wednesday! Email [email protected] for more information!

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · May 12

I appreciated the invitation to present a lecture today in the Trichology Diploma Program organized by CILAD (Ibero-Latin American College of Dermatology).

I'll be speaking on the treatment of alopecia areata in children and adults with mild, moderate and severe disease.

Looking forward to it!

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Apr 29

I was interested to read a recent study showing that hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) might reduce the risk of developing diabetes.

donovanmedical.com/hair-blog/hc...

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Apr 27

Minoxidil is toxic to cats and dogs. We need more attention to this issue to keep our pets safe! youtu.be/3pm9X7sRXOs?... #dogs #cats #pets #dermatology

Research in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecai (FFA) is .... Skyrocketing — Donovan Hair Clinic

1

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Apr 21

The Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Syndrome. donovanmedical.com/hair-blog/ff...

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Apr 11

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Apr 7

Honored to present this week at the University of British Columbia Spring Dermatology Review Series. Lots of great topics to cover including topical and oral antiandrogens, topical and oral minoxidil, PRP, laser, steroid injections, JAK inhibitors… and more!

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Mar 22

Research into the scarring alopecia known as frontal fibrosing alopecia is … skyrocketing ! donovanmedical.com/hair-blog/ff...

Research in hair loss is flourishing. For the scarring alopecia known as frontal fibrosing alopecia, I would even say research is skyrocketing. Studies in FFA have increased 1740 % in the past 20 year...

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia in a Couple — Donovan Hair Clinic

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Mar 22

Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) in a couple. donovanmedical.com/hair-blog/ff...

FFA is a scarring alopecia that affects both males and females. Females are more likely to be affected by this disease than males. It’s clear that both genetic and environmental factors contribute to...

2026-2027 Evidence Based Hair Fellowship Training Program (Application Deadline Dec 1, 2025)

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Mar 4

youtu.be/Rt8DZDF5Ljo?...

Is shampoo a sham? As the ‘no poo’ movement gains steam, here’s how often — and whether — you should wash your hair

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Mar 3

We’re happy to announce the second cycle of the Evidence Based Hair Fellowship (EBHF) training program. The EBHF is a 2 year program designed for those who wish to develop expertise in hair loss.

Details can be found on the Donovan Hair Academy website or on the DonovanMedical YouTube channel.

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Jan 8

I was interviewed by the Toronto Star on the “no poo” movement - a trend of skipping the shampoo. www.thestar.com/life/health-...

Here’s why your shampoo might not be working for you, whether you should consider going “no poo” — and how often you should actually wash your hair.

www.thestar.com

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Jan 3

The Top 20 Hair Research Studies of 2024. A Link to our Dec 30, 2024 webinar. Congratulations to all authors of these 20 wonderful studies! youtu.be/8d25HthnYT4

Top 20 Hair Research Studies of 2024

Top 20 Hair Research Studies 2020-2024 — Donovan Hair Academy

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Dec 30

Here are my picks for the top 20 hair research studies of the past year. Full references on the Donovan Hair Academy Website under “Top 20 of the Year.”

www.donovanhairacademy.com/top-20

I look forward to reviewing today in our webinar. Details and registration are found in prior posts.

www.donovanhairacademy.com

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Dec 28

I would like to invite you to join me for a very special event!

On Dec 30, 2024, I’ll review my choices the top 20 hair loss studies of 2024. These are important studies that have changed what I do in the clinic.

Register at donovanmedical.com/webinars

Our Upcoming Webinars — Donovan Hair Clinic

Season 8, Episode 11 Exploring the Link Between Alopecia Areata and Cardiovascular Disease

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Dec 23

In this week’s Evidence Based Hair podcast, we explore an interesting study examining whether patients with alopecia areata have an increased risk for heart disease. youtu.be/R3TE2LyZ3uM?... #alopeciaareata #heartdisease

Exposure to a parent’s hair-loss medication caused some infants to rapidly grow body hair of their own. Here’s what that means for your family.

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Dec 21

We now have 3 FDA approved options for severe alopecia areata. Baricitinib was approved in June 2022 for adults with severe AA. Ritlecitinib was approved June 2023 for adults as well as those 12 and over. Deuruxolitinib was approved July 2024.

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Dec 19

Appreciated the opportunity to speak with the Toronto Star about cases of “werewolf syndrome” in Spanish infants from inadvertent topical minoxidil exposure www.thestar.com/life/health-...

www.thestar.com

DonovanMedical - Dr. Jeff Donovan @donovanmedical.bsky.social · Dec 16

In this week’s Evidence Based Hair podcast, I discuss the use of the JAK1 inhibitor Upadacitinib for treating dissecting cellulitis. youtu.be/y3irnGoY3BA?... #upadacitinib #scarringalopecia

Season 8, Episode 10. New Treatments for Dissecting Cellulitis: A Closer Look at Upadacitinib