Consult a healthcare professional before starting any treatment
Use finasteride only if prescribed by a doctor
Use dutasteride only if prescribed by a doctor
Consider topical finasteride if recommended by a clinician
Consider ketoconazole shampoo
Maintain a healthy body weight
Exercise regularly
Reduce high-sugar and highly processed foods
Increase intake of zinc-rich foods if deficient
Ensure adequate vitamin D levels
Manage stress
Get enough sleep
Avoid anabolic steroids and prohormone supplements
Limit creatine only if advised by a clinician
Avoid smoking
Limit alcohol intake
Review medications and supplements with a doctor
Consider saw palmetto only after discussing with a clinician