The moment any man or woman notices that their hair is thinning can be one in which they feel
absolutely helpless. Trying to figure out which information is factual and which information marketing hype can be a lot of work. To some degree, you have to become your own investigator. You have to become aware of what’s out there and what you’re willing to spend your money on.

Even if the treatment is something that might work for you, you have to also look at the possible side effects to see if the cost is worth the potential gain. The following are some treatments that are currently out on the market that have had some reported success in fighting hair loss. They are talked about in no particular order.

Minoxidil/Rogaine was first introduced as an oral drug to treat high blood pressure. It was was discovered in the 1980’s that minoxidil could also grow hair, so Upjohn Corporation produced a topical formula that contained 5% version for men 2% version for women. The most common side effect that was associated with minoxidil is the itchy scalp syndrome. Some of the other less common side effects included head aches, blurred vision, irregular or fast heart beat, chest pains and acne in the area in which the topical formula was being used. Any of these side effects can also mean that too much of the drug is being used. In 2007 a foam based version of Rogaine was created to help alleviate some of the associated side effects.

Hair Transplants, have come a long way since they were first introduced back in the late 1950’s. Long gone are the days where people could see the “plugs” that would make the transplant look seem very obvious. Taken from hairs on the side and back of the scalp, the procedures do leave scarring as the donor area involves removing an area of skin from which the follicles are taken. Recent developments in hair transplantation have created a technique in which scarring is minimized. Today’s transplant procedures can be done in a way that are virtually undetectable.

Laser combs have gained a great deal of attention in recent years. Approved by the FDA, the comb gives off no heat and is gentle nourishing light therapy using the idea of photo bio-stimulation to gradually improve the appearance of your hair. It usually takes about 12 weeks to notice thicker and fuller looking hair.

Finasteride/Propecia, which was initially introduced back in 1992 by Merck & Co. Finasteride was created to help reduce enlarged prostate glands. Research had also shown the effect that 1 mg finasteride had in stopping and even reversing male pattern baldness. The drug did this by inhibiting type II 5-alpha reductase. This is the enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone or DHT. Finasteride does not inhibit Type 5 Alpha Reductase, which is also known for causing hair loss. In 1997, finasteride was approved as a hair loss treatment option and marketed by the company Merck as Propecia. The company said side effects were close to one percent of users including erectile dysfunction and a lower sex drive. A lesser percent experienced gynecomastia which is breast gland enlargement. This drug is not recommended for use by women. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle any of the crushed or broken pills of the drug in case as it is absorbed through the skin. This is because the drug is known to cause birth defects in unborn developing male babies.



Revivogen is unlike synthetic drugs that inhibit DHT throughout the entire body. Revivogen is a DHT blocker that was created by Dr. Alex Khadavi in the late 90’s. Revivogen lowers the level of DHT in the scalp by combining natural ingredients that have been proven to block the activity of 5 a-reductase. Revivogen works by combating types I and types II 5 a-reductase. It also blocks the androgen receptors in which the DHT would normally use to attach itself to the hair follicle, which makes it very effective as a DHT inhibitor and blocker and overall hair loss treatment. Because Revivogen is an all natural and topical formula, there are no systematic side effects. Another related product is called Provillus.

Remember the idea is to become your own hair loss detective when considering your options. Take your time, and do your homework. Don’t make rash decisions based on desperation. Make sure you ask lots of questions. Read over this article again if you have to. Do “all of the above” and consider yourself an educated consumer that’s going to make well informed decisions in regard to taking care of their hair loss.

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