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.
Rogaine (minoxidil) is a popular hair loss treatment. It is often the first medication balding men will try. A common side effect of Rogaine is a brief period of increased hair loss shortly after treatment begins. This is called Rogaine shedding (or “dread shed”). Understandably, it can be very distressing to start losing more hair …
Topical minoxidil (Rogaine) is the most common treatment for men and women with hair loss. In this article, we discuss the most common side effects. This will help you understand what to expect before starting treatment. It will also give you tips on dealing with these side effects. You will learn: What minoxidil is How …
Minoxidil is perhaps the most popular drug for the treatment of hair loss. The brand name is Rogaine, but many generic versions are also available. While it is a relatively safe topical treatment (at least compared to finasteride), minoxidil is not without side effects. One of the most common side effects is itchy scalp. This …
Minoxidil is a popular treatment for frontal hair loss. The brand name is Rogaine, but retailers sell generic versions under various names. Millions of people over the past 30 years have tried minoxidil. It is still the first treatment a man with frontal hair loss is likely to try. This article will explain: What frontal …
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) …