Hair Loss Products that Work 

There is no such thing as a cure for baldness or hair loss, but for those hoping to halt or even reverse the progression of hair loss, we have had great success using one or a combination of multiple scientifically proven hair loss solutions. Even so, people experiencing hair loss tend to want to wave a magic wand and insist on trying the unproven but heavily marketed lotions and potions that clutter the market.

• The brand name for minoxidil, Rogaine is sold over the counter. It has been scientifically proven to be effective at reducing hair loss and can even stimulate hair growth for some users. However, any new hair that grows could fall back out if Rogaine use is stopped. Hair care products with a higher dosage of minoxidil are more effective than those with lower dosages, so make sure you check the ingredients label for the dosage.
• The brand name for finasteride, Propecia, this oral medication was originally developed to treat enlarged prostate in men, but many men who have taken the drug for that reason noticed it diminished hair thinning. This drug has been approved by the FDA to reduce male pattern baldness in men. However, it should not be taken by women, as mere exposure to the drug can cause serious complications and birth defects.
• Loniten is another brand name for minoxidil, but the difference is that this is a prescription medication. Initially formulated to treat high blood pressure, doctors discovered that hair growth is one of its side effects, leading to its prescription as a hair loss drug. 
• The use of Retin-A to aid hair growth and offset hair loss is the subject of debate among hair loss experts. So far, studies examining Retin-A's effectiveness in aiding hair growth in people with male pattern baldness suggest it slightly improves the performance of minoxidil. It was originally formulated to treat skin conditions, and is a combination of minoxidil-based shampoos and treatments, as well as a Rogaine solution that helps hair follicles absorb the minoxidil. Retin-A also has ingredients that prevent sebum block, which is theorized as one of the causes of baldness.

The best hair loss products vary from individual to individual. Determining the cause of an individual's hair loss can help to evaluate the best hair loss products to try. We have had quite a bit of success with combination therapy, especially performing a hair transplant followed by Rogaine and/or Propecia. A good example of this is a female patient we worked with who was experiencing female pattern hair loss characterized by diffuse thinning over the frontal and mid-scalp areas. She was a Ludwig II in the pre-surgery photos.

 

We performed a 2,515 follicular unit hair transplant (FUT). Since her hair was very fine because of the overall miniaturization process, we recommended that she start treatment with Rogaine 5% bid. The after surgery photos were taken at nine months post-transplant. Her results confirm what we preach that the most efficacious treatment of male and female pattern hair loss is through combination therapy.

 

Topical, non-prescription medical remedies also are available and can typically be found in drugstores. These products come in foams, creams and shampoos. While some people experience success utilizing these products, 40 percent of people do not. Below are a few hair loss “solutions” that are popular on the Internet, even though they have not been scientifically proven:

 

Avacor - Topical solution and detoxifying shampoo
Hair growth stimulator based on 2, 4-di-amino-6d piperidinopyrimidine3 oxide or 2 percent Minoxidil + sabal serulate (saw palmetto)
Company cites clinical data to support claims but non-peer reviewed, non- double blind
Cost is $220/3 mo.

 

Nioxin - Scalp cleanser, therapy and serum
Niocidin inhibits demodex produced lipase
Never been a study that implicates Demodex lipase in hair loss

 

Folliguard - Similar to Avacor containing minoxidil and saw palmetto
Cost is $200/3 mo.

 

Scalpmed - Minoxidil + saw palmetto
Cost is $300/3 mo.

 

Hair Advantage - Loniten (minoxidil) and saw palmetto + herbals
Cost is $180/3 mo.

 

Emu oil - Claims 80 percent hair follicles began to grow hair in nonclinical studies
Cost is $9.50/ oz

 

Thymuskin - Extract of calf thymus
Claims to boost immune function, admits not effective for AGA
Cost is $210/3 mo.

 

It is worth noting that continued use of these products typically is required for the benefit to continue. The success of these items are discovered through trial and error, which will determine if they are the best hair loss products for a given individual.

 

In cases in which hair loss is a result of medical issues, a doctor will need to be consulted to determine the best hair loss products to try. For instance, Alopecia Areata, a disease that results in thinning hair, may be the result of an underlying autoimmune condition that causes the body to attack and destroy hair follicles. Diagnosing and treating the autoimmune disease may also resolve the hair-loss issue. Medications doctors may prescribe to treat condition-related balding include gels, creams or shots of steroids.

 

For some people, a change in diet may be the best choice of treatment, as various nutritional shortcomings in a person's diet may contribute to hair loss. Vitamins like vitamin A, B, C, and E are some of the best vitamins for hair loss prevention. Also, omega 3 fatty acids in the diet have been shown to contribute to healthy hair. Likewise, a shortage of iron may result in a lower red blood cell count, which is a known cause of thinning hair in women. Vitamin B12 is also important for robust hair growth. Vitamin supplements containing these ingredients may be the best hair loss products for people with dietary issues.
 

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