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.
Finasteride is a common hair loss medication used by men and women worldwide. The most common dose prescribed is 1 mg, however both lower and higher doses do exist and some may provide better hair growth results over time. This article will compare finasteride 1 mg to some of the lesser-known available doses: 0.01, 0.05, …
Jojoba oil is used for numerous cosmetic and health related functions. But did you know that jojoba can also be beneficial in treating dermatological issues, and it may even promote healthy hair growth (1)? This article will explain in detail what jojoba oil is and how it is might be useful for hair loss. I’ll …
In this article, I’ll explain why castor oil is indicated as an effective hair loss treatment method, and how you can use castor oil for hair growth yourself. You’re going to learn about ricinoleic acid, an omega-9 fatty acid which makes up the majority of castor oil’s composition. Further, you’ll discover how scientific research has …
In this article I’m going to show you in detail whether black currant oil works to reduce hair loss. You’re going to learn about a study conducted in 2005 that suggests blackcurrant could be effective for hair re-growth (when tested on mice.) I recommend you read the entire article because at the end I’m going to …
In this article I’m going to show you how Vatika oil (and its ingredients) can be used for hair growth. Scientific studies have taken place that show the herbs which make up vatika oil can successfully be used to stimulate hair growth in just a few weeks. And they can be even more effective than …
There are plenty of new drug formulations on the market which claim to be the next big thing in hair loss treatment. But these drugs will often be abandoned in a few months’ time when a new, more promising option comes along. There are a few formulations, though, which have greater potential than others. These …
There are so many hair growth products on the market, and it can be difficult to narrow your options to just one or two. With so many formulations to choose from, where should you begin? In this article, you will learn more about what a hair growth serum is. This includes how they work, what …
Did you know that humans have been using emu oil for its ‘magical properties’ for over 40,000 years? There’s a lot to learn about emu oil and how it can be used to get strong, thick and healthy hair so read this article until the end to discover all of its secrets. This article intends …
There are many mainstream treatments on the market that promise to stop hair loss and possibly even regrow hair. The most popular include minoxidil and finasteride. But there is a growing trend towards the use of natural oils. Oils, including avocado, often contain an abundance of nutrients and minerals which can be conducive to hair …
It is widely believed that Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is responsible for the pattern of hair loss associated with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), or male-pattern baldness. A popular way to treat the condition, then, is to reduce DHT levels within the body. One way to do this is with the FDA-approved drug Propecia (finasteride). The problem with this …