Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring substance that studies have shown to inhibit 5-alpha-reductase in human skin. 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone into dihydrotestostrone (DHT), accumulation of which in scalp is believed to be responsible for the male pattern hair loss. Inhibition of this enzyme by azelaic acid can reduce the concentration of DHT in scalp and … Read more
Many people think pyrilutamide is the most exciting development for hair loss treatment since finasteride. Does it live up to the hype? This article will help you answer the question. (BTW, Where to buy this material is listed at the end of this article). What is Pyrilutamide? KX-826, also known as Pyrilutamide or Pyri, is … Read more
Medroxyprogesterone (MPG), an artificial female sex hormones, has widely been used for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and pregnancy prevention. It is often prescribed for spotting, having no periods and irregular periods. It is sometimes used off label to treat polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Medroxyprogesterone is known be associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Medroxyprogesterone lotion 0.0125% is … Read more
Dutasteride: A Modern Cure for Balding? Modern drugs are making great strides in solving many of the problems we used to simply accept as our fate. Think, for a moment, about the drug Botox. Initially introduced as a vanity drug to help people eliminate wrinkles, it’s now been shown to help migraine sufferers end debilitating headaches. … Read more
Provillus as a Hair Loss Treatment Provillus is one of heavy marketed hair loss products online today. It is available for both men and women, making promises to “re-grow beautiful healthy hair”, this product consists of a topical and oral solution with an FDA approved hair regrowth ingredient and a number of conjectured “all-natural” … Read more
What is Hairomega? Hairomega is a hair loss treatment herbal supplement. It has two products: Hairomega 3-in-1 DHT Blocker and Hairomega DHT Blocker (See the ingredient comparison of these two products below). Hairomega 3-in-1 DHT Blocker has more comprehnsive ingredients than Hairomega DHT blocker. It is intended to address 3 main causes for hair loss: … Read more
What is Nu-Hair DHT Blocker – Hair Regrowth Formula? Besides being a mouthful, DHT Blocker is a supplement that well, inhibits the production of DHT. For some reason, it is sold under two different brands, Nuhair and Shen Min by the same parent company, Natrol, with similar designs. Zinc is a vital mineral in the prevention … Read more
The Revivogen line of hair care products is formulated to deal with hair loss. It was produced by leading dermatologists, and intended to work at the hair follicle. A hormone called DHT is believed to be one of the primary factors in hair loss, in particular when it is hereditary. DHT is the product of … Read more
What is Procerin?: Procerin is a two product solution for hair loss. The first consists of a daily supplement designed to block the formation of DHT within the body (hereafter called Procerin DHT blocker). It attempts to inhibit 5-alpha-reductase and therefore the production of DHT. The second part (Procerin XT) is a topical foam that … Read more
How Does Topical Spironolactone Work? Oral spironolactone has been used as a potassium-sparing diuretic since 1960s, marketed under a variety of brand names, including Aldactone, Novo-Spiroton, Aldactazide, Spiractin, Spirotone, Verospiron and Berlactone. It is often shortened as spiro. It was serendipitously discovered to reduce hair in female who had too much hair (hirsutism) in 1990s. … Read more