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.
Minoxidil is perhaps the most popular drug for the treatment of hair loss. It is usually sold under the brand name Rogaine, though you can also purchase generic versions. While being a relatively safe topical treatment (at least in comparison to finasteride), minoxidil is not without side effects. One of the most common – and …
Rogaine is an FDA approved hair loss treatment, and the most popular topical treatment in the world. However, results don’t come overnight. In this post, we’ll introduce Rogaine including how it works and what you can except from its use. We’ll also discuss how long it may take to see results, and how you may …
Minoxidil, more commonly known as Rogaine, is a popular treatment for hair loss. Millions of people over the years have turned to this easy-to-use treatment option, and about half have seen results. Does this mean that minoxidil is an effective treatment option for those suffering from frontal baldness? As you’ll see below, the answer isn’t …
Rogaine used as a topical treatment for hair loss, which was first approved by the FDA in 1998 for the treatment of androgenic alopecia in men. Three years later it received approval for women’s use, and four years after that it became available as an over-the-counter treatment. The Upjohn pharmaceutical company, formed in 1875, which …
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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 …
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