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.
As the leading hair loss treatment on the market, Rogaine is used by men and women alike. In this guide, I’m going to provide an introduction to Women’s Rogaine. This will include a look at the most common (and some rare) harmful secondary effects experienced by women who use this product. I’ll also share some …
There are a number of natural ingredients which may have merit for improving hair health and speeding up hair growth, but some are more popular than others. One chemical-free option which is often overlook is fenugreek. This article will introduce fenugreek and its many uses. I’ll discuss the various benefits of fenugreek seeds, including how …
Whether you’re only now beginning your journey of hair loss treatment, or you’ve been sampling various treatment products and supplements for years, you may have come across Wild Growth Hair Oil (WGHO) as a way to re-grow your hair. Of course, as with anyone looking for genuine results, you may be asking yourself, “does this …
Equate minoxidil is a cheap alternative to the popular hair loss product Rogaine. And, while it’s just as effective as Rogaine, is it the best option to reverse hair loss? (HINT: No!) In this post, I’ll introduce you to Equate, including how it compares to Rogaine and how to use it best. I’ll then explain …
Aside from Rogaine and Propecia – the two most popular treatments on the market – there are other products out there which claim to have positive results in the treatment of hair loss. Lipogaine is one such product, and in this article I’ll show you if it works. I’ll look at how it works, its …
For years, tea tree oil has been an incredibly popular ingredient in many high-end shampoos and in medicinal treatments for dandruff and other scalp conditions such as seborrheic psoriasis. Recently, a good bit of noise has been made claiming tea tree oil to be an effective treatment for hair loss and help with hair growth. …
Everyone knows stress can lead to hair loss, but the unfortunate fact is that hair loss also leads to stress. This is a vicious cycle, but with the right products and information, you can maintain your head of hair. There are tons of miracle creams and magical hair growth formulas on the market. A majority …
Does high strength minoxidil increase the rate of hair regrowth and by how much? Or will it just increase your chances of negative side-effects without being anymore effective? In this article, you’ll find the answers to those questions and more! When beginning a hair loss treatment, it’s common to be impatient with results. In fact, …
Minoxidil and finasteride are the only two FDA-approved hair loss treatments on the market. In this post, I’ll take a look at their well-known name brand products – Rogaine and Propecia – and how they compare to each other. I’ll discuss the various differences between the two products – including mechanisms and side effects – …
In this article, you’re going to learn about sunflower oil and its chemical components, some of which contribute in one way or another to hair growth. Scientific studies show that this seed oil can not only protect your hair and hydrate it, but it can also reverse cellular damage caused by free radicals. Even further, …