Types of hair loss treatment products
There're only two hair loss treatments have been approved by the FDA and both can be classed as strong drug-based medications.
Propecia (finasteride) is the treatment of choice for many men with good reason. It's a powerful drug that inhibits the formation of DHT in the system, eventually to a level that is sufficiently low to encourage a normal growth cycle. Rogaine (minoxidil) acts differently in that it stimulates hair growth in both men and women by overriding the prevailing hair loss symptoms. Women should seek professional medical advice before using Propecia.
DHT Blocker - Work through different mechanisms to
synergistically inhibit the binding of Testosterone and 5-Alpha
Reductase, and decrease DHT locally. By decreasing the DHT levels,
hair follicles can grow and thicken naturally, leading to a fuller,
healthier scalp. These treatments truly deal with hair loss at the
"root" of the problem.
Growth Stimulators - Work on a symptomatic level to
artificially stimulate growth, without actually dealing with hair loss
at the cause of the problem. While this may sound like an ineffective
method, growth stimulators are actually a very successful way to at
least cosmetically reverse the balding process.
Anti-Inflammatory's - These treatments work to
reduce inflammation, itching, redness, and flaking which is caused as a
result of the immune response, and which can make hair loss even worse
if not controlled.
Antiandrogens - The goal of Antiandrogen treatments
is to stop DHT from binding to the Androgen receptor. This is one of
the steps in the chain of chemical reactions which ultimately leads to
hair loss. Whereas DHT Inhibitors go to the first chemical interaction
and stop it from occurring, Antiandrogens come in about 3/4 of the way
down the process, and inhibit one of the last interactions before
damage to the follicle occurs. Both types of treatments work in
different parts of the process to stop the process from completing.
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