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Visit RetainAndGrow.com for information about Hair treatments Q) Can lotions be guaranteed to work? A) No, but it is possible to give a good indication of how likely they are to work for a particular individual . Minoxidol In general, lotions work best on thinned areas rather than completely bald areas. The most widely used lotion is Minoxidil - either in its generic form or as Regaine/Rogaine. Cure for baldness This substance has proven itself over many years to be an effective aid to both hair growth and in slowing hair loss. Hair treatmentsIt is becoming increasingly well documented that certain additives appear to enhance the effectiveness of minoxidil or have a direct beneficial effect in their own right. Hair treatmentsMinoxidil with additives The main additives used by specialists are: Tretinoin (vitamin A) Known as Retin-A. This helps to prolong the Anagen (growth) phase of the hair growth cycle. Nicotinate This acts as a vaso-dilator, ensuring better absorption of the minoxidil. Generic propecia Dutasteride Dutasteride, like finasteride, inhibits the action of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase and hence blocks the production of DHT. Hair treatments However, there are in fact two forms of 5-alpha reductase and whereas finasteride only inhibits one type, dutasteride inhibits both types. Hair loss hormone treatments At the time of writing Dutasteride is to be used for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). However, there is much speculation that this substance would be a very effective treatment for hair loss and it is hoped by many that clinical trials specifically related to hair loss will be concluded. Dht Like finasteride, it would be a male only treatment and, because of the nature of its action, could give rise to side effects such as loss of sexual appetite in certain individuals. Hair treatments |
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