Bicalutamide is a drug that binds with androgen receptors. When men lose their hair its because the hormone DHT binds with receptors in the scalp causing the hairs to miniturize. By reducing the number of available receptors using Bicalutamide we may be able to prevent DHT from causing hair loss! Check it out…
Biotin is included in loads of hair loss treatments — shampoos, topicals, supplements. But does it actually increase hair growth? And if so, how exactly?
Scalp fibrosis may be a far more common cause of hair loss than you might think. Here’s what you can do about it…
Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant, which has been shown in several studies to have significant positive effects on hair growth in patients suffering from hair loss. Let’s see how it works and how you can use it…
Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) is a growth factor that’s been shown to increase hair growth when the growth factor is increased in the scalp. In this article, I explain how you can increase IGF-1 in your scalp in order to increase hair growth.
Difenciprone, or diphenylcyclopropenone has been used topically to stimulate hair growth in patients with Alopecia Areata with some success. So, is it worth trying for people with other types of hair loss, such as male pattern baldness?
Saw Palmetto is one of the most popular natural treatments for hair loss and with just a quick search online you can see thousands of articles about it. But does it really work? Is there any science backing up the cult following surrounding this plant?
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Beta Sitosterol is a powerful natural plant extract taken from saw palmetto. It’s an anti androgen: it prevents testosterone from converting to DHT. DHT is the primary cause of male pattern hair loss.
Nettle extract has been shown to reverse prostate enlargement in European studies. In a study on prostate health, Hartmann et al (1996) concluded that nettle extract partially blocks an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase. This enzyme converts testosterone to DHT (dihydrotestosterone). They also found that nettle inhibits the binding of DHT to attachment sites on the prostate membrane.
Since DHT is known to cause hair loss, Nettle may be a effective natural treatment for hair loss.
Redensyl seems to be the ultimate hair loss treatment — particularly for male pattern baldness. It’s anti inflammatory, anti androgen and studies claim it improves blood circulation in the scalp as effectively as Minoxidil.
There’s an interesting research paper on Science Direct that suggests Dermal Papilla Cells (DPCs) could “make new hair follicles” and the treatment could be administered easily at home!
Here’s what you need to know…
Diclofenac is the active ingredient in Voltarol anti-inflammatory gel, so it’s not surprising to me that when applied to the scalp of balding men, it triggers new hair growth by reducing inflammation (a key cause of male pattern baldness).
Taurine has received a lot of press recently for it’s powerful anti aging properties. But it’s also very beneficial for hair growth. Take a look at this..
This may shock my younger readers, but Bruce Willis did indeed once have a full thick head of hair. Some of you may have never seen it though.
Fear not! Here is every picture of Bruce Willis with hair that I could find…
Several studies seem to show a clear link between low lysine levels and hair loss and high lysine levels being linked to increased hair growth. Here we examine how lysine effects hair growth and how you can use it.
There’s a new experimental hair loss treatment called “scalp micro-infusion”, which uses a similar tool to a tattoo pen to deliver a small amount of drugs into the scalp. Could this be the cure for hair loss? Let’s find out…
Ketoconazole is an anti androgen. When used topically it is thought to reduce scalp DHT. Using a ketoconazole shampoo like Nizoral two or three times per week may help reduce the damage DHT does to hair follicles.
Men who suffer from male pattern baldness (MPB) due to androgen hormones always lose their hair in a very clear pattern — it recedes at the front (specifically at the temples) and thins at the crown. But why is this? Why do these areas thin while the back and the sides can remain thick for many years?
Prostaglandin analogs/analogues are a class of medications that mimic the effects of naturally occurring prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are hormone-like substances that play various roles in the body, including regulating inflammation, blood flow, and cell growth.
We know that increasing the naturally occuring prostaglandin PGE2 and decreasing PGD2 can increase hair growth, so is it possible to apply an analog to achieve similar or even greater effects?
Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) is an experimental treatment for hair loss that seems to work by changing the immune response in the scalp.
Somehair loss is believed to be caused by an auto-immune response, where the hair follicles are ‘attacked’ by the immune system. By modulating the imune response it may be possible to increase hair growth.
Roman Kemp, the son of famous popstar Ross Kemp from Spandau Ballet has experienced fairly aggressive hair loss throughout his twenties and has been hiding it and treating it relatively successsfully.
Topical Latanoprost was discovered to significantly increase eye lash growth, making it a world-wide sensation. But it also seems it can be used to increase scalp hair growth. Here’s how to do it…
HIF-1α is a protein that responds when cells have low oxygen levels (AKA hypoxia). Hypoxia may be associated with hair loss and preventing it may increase hair growth. Therefore increasing HIF-1-alpha could help increase hair growth. Let’s see how you can use this to increase your hair growth…
New research from Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Illinois has discovered that as we age hair becomes ‘harder’ making it less likely to grow. By softening it, more hair grows. Here’s what you need to know…
A study has been published showing the connection between a high sugar diet and hair loss. Here’s what you need to know and what you need to do…
The term ‘hot head’ is often used to describe angry men with a lot of testosterone.
Well, this might just be the key to understanding how to regrow your hair. Check this out…
The Numan subscription is a Minoxidil spray, a vitamins supplement and a prescription drug called Finasteride. But does it actually work or is it all just clever marketing? Let’s find out…
Overall White people and Middle Eastern people lose their hair the most. However, Black women lose their hair more than any other group by a statistically significant margin.
You may have noticed that people originating from what we call the ‘Far East’ don’t tend to experience hair loss as much as people from the Middle East and Europe. There’s a very good reason for this…
