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.
There are 3 main reasons to start using stinging nettle for hair loss immediately. They are to: reduce inflammation in the scalp neutralize free radical damage in the scalp block DHT topically and internally In this article, you will learn about these points in more detail. We will also present the results of a 6-month …
Minoxidil is a very popular hair loss treatment. Many users, however, experience side effects related to the product’s ingredients, including the alcohol. This article will discuss the ill effects that alcohol-containing hair products can have on your scalp. You will learn about the different types of alcohol, including the ones which are present within minoxidil-containing …
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 you’re going to learn about RU58841. You’ll learn what it is, how effective it is at reversing hair loss, how to use it, how to make it, and associated side effects. You’ll see (from scientific studies) just how effectively this chemical can re-grow your hair. If you have tried all sorts of …
Rogaine is a topical treatment for hair loss. It was first approved by the FDA in 1987 for the treatment of androgenic alopecia in men (1). Three years later the FDA approved it for women. Finally, in the mid-1990s it became available as an over-the-counter treatment. The company behind Rogaine was Upjohn pharmaceutical company. They …
Minoxidil is a treatment used widely by men and women with hair loss. The most common strengths are 2% and 5%. However, a 10% solution is also available, and some men use it to improve hair growth results. This article will compare minoxidil 10% to minoxidil 5% and 2%. There are limited direct studies available …
When it comes to hair loss treatment, Rogaine is a name that everyone knows. However, the generic minoxidil brands can be just as effective (in addition to being cheaper). This article will discuss: the differences between Rogaine and generic minoxidil. side effects and considerations where to find and purchase different generic brands. Rogaine (Minoxidil) To …
Finasteride is a prescription hair loss medication used by million of men worldwide. The standard dosage for hair loss 1 mg. Sometimes, however, doctors can prescribe lower doses. These can often provide the same hair growth with fewer side effects. This article will compare finasteride 1 mg to some of the lower, lesser-known dosages. We …
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 …