Most people lose about 50 – 100 strands of hair each day but some people experience excessive hair loss that eventually leads to baldness or thinning hair. On the other hand, people also have hair growth in unnecessary places. Unwanted hair growth and losing hair are problems which have solutions; but the latter is more difficult to sort out.
The DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is a hormone that causes the scalp to itch, inflame or lose hair. Hair resolution products provide a solution to people who want to regrow thinning hair. Shampoos, conditioners and serums are the top products that restore the crowning glory of the head.
Hair Loss Treatments:
The most common regimens that doctors suggest are Propecia and Rogaine. Propecia is a synthetic antiandrogen which prevents the DHT to cause more hair fall. On the other hand, Rogaine is a brand of minosidil which is taken orally to increase hair growth. There are common hair loss treatments out in the market that also prevents excessive thinning hair.
Growth stimulants are helpful because they stimulate the growth of healthy hair but will progress until there is too much than wanted. Some people combine growth stimulants with inhibitors to prevent excessive growth. Examples of growth stimulants are Rogaine Foam and Liquid types, Tricomin, Crinagen and Folligen.
DHT inhibitors restrain too much DHT levels in the body. They are the most commonly used inhibitors of hair loss. Examples of DHT inhibitors are Revivogen and Generic Finasteride.
Anti-Inflammatories reduce swelling, itching and flaking caused by changes in the immune system and hormones. They are usually used alongside other treatments to help reduce hair loss. Examples of anti-inflammatories are Folligen, Tricomin and shampoos like Nizoral.
Antiandrogens help in lowering any side effect that might be caused by lowered DHT levels. They help control the hormones that can become unbalanced once the body is taking in growth stimulants or DHT inhibitors. An example of a topical antiandrogen is Topical Spironolactone S5 Cream.
Side Effects:
Hair restoration products have side effects because they are not part of the normal oral vitamins that people take. It is important to consult your physician before taking any over-the-counter drugs so that you are aware of any complications to your other medicine or any side effects that can present after taking the drugs.
Growth stimulants can cause irritation to the eyes if not used properly; they can cause unwanted hair growth on some areas of the body. DHT inhibitors may hinder hair growth or increase hair fall after a couple months of taking them. The reason is that they stimulate the growth of new healthy hair to replace the damaged hair. Anti-inflammatories have copper peptides as ingredients; the body can tolerate them but overusing anti-inflammatories can speed the aging process of the skin. Antiandrogens can have adverse effects on anti-depression drugs.
There is no miracle cure for hair loss that works for everyone. The treatments that work to some may not work with others. There are certain factors to take note of before trying any drug that can alter the normal processes of hormones—it is better to be informed about any potential side effects before making decisions for your health and wellness.