On this page
HairBench exists to give you accurate, useful answers about scalp and hair problems. This page explains how we choose topics, how articles are made, which sources we trust, and how we handle mistakes.
How we choose topics
We write about real problems readers have: questions people search for, ask in forums, or send to us directly. We give priority to topics where clear information is hard to find, or where marketing claims go further than the evidence.
How articles are made
Our articles start as AI-assisted drafts. A draft is never published as it is. Before anything goes live, a human:
- Researches the topic and reads the original sources.
- Fact-checks every health claim against the source it cites.
- Removes or rewrites anything the sources don't support.
- Edits the article for clarity, accuracy, and tone.
If a claim can't be supported by a reliable source, it doesn't go in the article.
Sources we prefer
- Peer-reviewed studies, mainly found through PubMed
- American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
- NHS
- Mayo Clinic
- Cleveland Clinic
We prefer systematic reviews and well-designed trials over single small studies, and we show how strong the evidence is using our evidence grades (see How We Grade the Evidence). We don't treat brand websites, press releases, or social media posts as evidence for health claims.
Medical review
We only describe an article as medically reviewed when a named, qualified reviewer has checked it.
Corrections and updates
Every article shows the date it was last updated. We revisit articles when new research is published or when a reader points out a problem.
A contact email for corrections is coming soon and will be listed on our Contact page. When you report an error, please include the article title and what you think is wrong. A link to a source helps us check it quickly. We review every correction request and fix confirmed errors.
Independence
No brand pays for coverage on HairBench, and no brand reviews or approves our articles before they are published. Any future affiliate links will be clearly disclosed on the pages where they appear.
Who is responsible
HairBench is run by Naeem Islam, Writer and Researcher, Hair Solutions.