Minoxidil is one of the most effective hair loss treatments known to us today. Although it is a very well tolerated synthetic drug, certain side effects may occur and shouldn’t be a reason to panic. These usually go away with time, are different for everyone and are generally not considered to outweigh the benefits of […]
There are hundreds of topical hair loss products on the market. But of all those hundreds that I’ve reviewed these are the only ones I would recommend.
Zinc is one of the most important minerals your body needs to work properly – only iron is found in a higher concentration among other trace minerals. Your body needs zinc for cell division (and therefore growth), wound healing and to break down carbohydrates. Moreover, zinc fuels your immune system and is essential for fetal […]
Azelaic acid is a chemical involved in a variety of industrial and pharmaceutical uses. From a chemical standpoint, it is a saturated dicarboxylic acid and normally a solid that resembles flour in appearance. This organic compound is found naturally in wheat and rye. What is it used for? Azelaic acid cream is a very effective […]
Miconazole nitrate, or Monistat is an antifungal drug used to treat skin and fungal infections. It is commonly used in the treatment of pityriasis (also known as tinea versicolor), a condition that causes the lightening or darkening of the skin usually on your forearms, shoulders and back. Although alopecia is rarely caused by skin conditions, […]
Among many other benefits, copper peptides like GHK-Cu stimulate skin repair and increase the number of subcutaneous fat cells in the scalp, which strengthens and increases the size of hair follicles. GHK-Cu also increases scalp (and usually skin) thickness by stimulating the production of elastin, collagen and proteoglycans – the latter ensure your skin is properly hydrated.
A laser comb works by emitting a low power laser beam onto the scalp. Many combs have multiple beams. The scalp is exposed to the beams which helps promote hair growth. Studies have shown that increasing the action of a molecule called adenosine triphoshate may promote hair growth.
Do you ever find it annoying when supplement manufacturers don’t properly label their ingredients? It always makes me suspicious and I’m not sure how they get away with it. I kind of think the ingredients list on a product should be just that: ingredients. Not ambiguous descriptions that hint at what the ingredients might be […]
Someone asked me if Bioxsine shampoo is any good or not (in a comment on my hair loss shampoos article) so I did a search for it and found no pages on the internet whatsoever listing its ingredients! So I thought I’d buy a bottle and publish its ingredients so everyone can see what they […]
Today I want to tell you about the most cost-effective hair loss treatment in the world. I believe this treatment is far more effective than Minoxidil for its ability to increase blood circulation in the scalp. But it also increases cell production and collagen in the scalp. And yet it only costs $10 for a […]
If you’re thinking about paying for a commercial hair loss treatment read this article first. Most commercially sold treatments need to be used for six months before you can judge their results so it could cost you hundreds of pounds on a ‘supposedly’ cheap treatment before you can even judge whether it’s worth paying for. […]
Saw Palmetto is a herb of tropical origins that has long been used to treat a number of scalp and skin conditions. It has been noted for its ability to maintain a healthy skin as well as a treatment for reversing hair loss. It was used by native Americans who, it is thought, used it […]
