Topical products can be used to stimulate hair growth through a variety of mechanisms such as increased blood flow, blocking DHT and triggering anagen growth phase.
Topicals however tend to have limited effectiveness due to their inability to tackle hair loss at the root cause.
Those with advanced stages of hair loss will rarely see good results from topical products such as minoxidil since fibrosis and calcification have set in already and are not easily reversed.
Those in the early stages may get better results and be able to protect their hair from future loss with the use of topical products.
While Propecia (finasteride) is one of the two most popular medications for hair loss and the first line of treatment most doctors will prescribe, its use is marred by unpleasant sexual side effects. Though rare, these can discourage many men who would otherwise take Propecia for their hair loss. Primarily for this reason, in recent …
Hair follicle miniaturization is the process hair goes through before it falls out. This article will explain why the miniaturization process takes place, how it leads to thinning and recession of the hair. This article will also outline 8 proven ways to stop the process so you can prevent yourself from going bald. What is …
Maybe you’ve heard that azelaic acid could be a powerful way to fight hair loss but you’re not sure if it’s true or not. In this article you’ll learn if there is any truth behind these claims using scientific studies, you’ll learn the best way to use azalea acid for your hair, and how to avoid any …
What if there was a hair growth drug on the market that not only stopped hair fall, but also regenerated hair follicles and even increased the number of hair follicles in active growth? Well, that may very well be a possibility in the next few years. In this post, I’m going to introduce you to …
As a popular treatment for male-pattern baldness, minoxidil is available in a few formulations. The two most common are liquid and foam, though a cream formulation has become increasingly popular for a few reasons. In this post, I’ll take a closer look at minoxidil cream. This will include how it compares to the “traditional” formulations, and …
Mesotherapy is a non-invasive and non-surgical cosmetic hair restoration procedure that has been steadily gaining in popularity. The technology at the root of the treatment is based on the understanding that most hair loss problems are a result of lack of proper nutrients, reduced blood circulation to the scalp, and hormone imbalances (DHT, in particular) …
In Aromatherapy: An A-Z, frequently referred to as the “aromatherapy bible,” author Patricia Davis states unequivocally that rosemary oil’s usefulness for hair growth is nothing but a myth (1). Davis is a certified aromatherapist and instructor at the London School of Aromatherapy with two other bestselling books on the subject under her belt, thus she …
Did you know that a new pathway for hair loss was discovered in 2012? This new pathway could mean there’s more to hair loss than we currently understand, and that new drugs can be useful in regrowth. In this post, I’ll introduce you to a possible future hair loss treatment: setipiprant. You’ll learn how the …
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a clear answer? But, as is often the case with medical science, there is no clear answer regarding the effectiveness of Minoxidil for hair regrowth. A truthful answer would be, “for a large number of patients, Minoxidil topical solution works very well.” For someone considering using Minoxidil, a …
There are many natural hair loss treatments on the market that claim to stop thinning and loss and even induce hair growth. Unfortunately, the vast majority of these claims are unfounded with no scientific evidence to back them. Grapeseed extract, on the other hand, is one ingredient which may just have the research available to …