Approved Hair Loss Treatments Only two Available

November 27th, 2009 · Products and Treatments

There are only two different hair loss treatments that have been evaluated and approved by the FDA. One is Minoxidil and the other is Finasteride. Minoxidil can be used by both men and women to slow their hair loss while Finasteride can only be used by men.

Finasteride works by blocking the production of the #1 hair loss causing hormone DHT. When DHT is allowed to be produced and you have a sensitivity to it the hormone will attach to the hair follicle and cause it to shrink. Eventually the hair follicle becomes dormant and can not be revived.

Finasteride is taken as a pill daily as it works on the inside causes of hair loss. DHT is formed via a conversion of testosterone so by reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT Finasteride reduces hair loss.

In contrast Minoxidil improves the blood flow to hair follicles on the scalp. This process is supposed to slow or stop the hair thinning process. Minoxidil can be used by both men and women since it has no affect on hormonal production in the body.

There are hundreds of hair thickening and loss products available. To ensure you’re going to get maximum results for your dollar you should try to find products that contain one of these particular ingredients. Since Minoxidil is a topical treatment it’s usually easier to find. In fact you can read about one such product in our provillus review available online that contains a 5% minoxidil mix in their topical solution.

Finasteride is not as readily available as it is taken in pill form.

Hair Loss Remedies that are All Natural

November 24th, 2009 · Products and Treatments

I’m not a huge believer in natural hair loss remedies, or really herbal & natural remedies at all. I don’t know why I guess I’ve become a sucker for marketing and am led to believe that it can’t be as easy as using some stuff I already have at home to cure myself.

I come across an article today that is discussing 4 all natural remedies for hair loss. One of them I’m familiar with although the other 3 I hadn’t heard of before. I’ll recap them quick here and then provide a link at the end of this post to the original article so you can check it out.

So number one was aloe vera, the article stated that it was able to supply nutrients to the scalp. This kind of makes sense since I remember using aloe on cuts and scrapes when I was a kid.

Number two is Sawl Palmetto. This one I kind of believe since a top rated product here on our site contains it as a DHT inhibitor. Check out our Provillus review to read more about that.

Number three is Rosemary which is supposedly supposed to be able to supply your scalp with nutrients. Number three goes hand in hand with number four which is sage. Together these are supposed to make a great mixture for scalp washing and stimulates the scalp with much needed nutrients.

I haven’t tried any of these so I can’t make any claim as to how well they work. Like I said I read about them today in an article here. You can check it out for yourself if you’re interested in possibly giving them a try.

The Many Types of Alopecia that Cause us to Lose our Hair

November 23rd, 2009 · Causes, Products and Treatments

If you’re suffering from male pattern baldness then you’ve most likely heard the term Alopecia before. It’s a more scientific term for hair loss then balding. What you may not be familiar with is just how many different forms of alopecia exist. Let’s take a look at a few:

Congential Alopecia is relatively rare and is the complete loss or extreme thinning of hair all over the head. It is most often accompanied by deteriorating nails and even teeth.

The most recognizable form of alopecia is presenile. This is the type that causes young adults and middle aged individuals to gradually thin/love their hair. It can happen to both men and women, how ever in women it is usually associated with thinning of the hair only.

Seborrheic alopecia develops at the back part of the head. It is usually market with sebaceous excretions as well as thinning hair on the entire scalp.

Cicatricial alopecia is the actual destruction of hair follicles that are then replaced by connecting tissues. This is usually not very apparent at first but the end result is that the scalp eventually becomes completely smooth.

Areal alopecia is the possible temporary hair loss in small coin shaped areas on the scalp. They can occur around the hair line or any where really on the scalp. Sometimes the hair can grow back from this, while more often then not new skin forms and it remains a blank area.

Alopecia does come in many forms and while the most common is that which is known as pattern baldness if you suspect you’re suffering from another form of Alopecia I would suggest you visit your doctor for further opinion.

If Male pattern baldness is what you believe to be suffering from then the best option is to seek a hair loss treatment regimen as soon as possible. Using a shampoo for hair loss and hair growth product will produce the best results with consistent use.

Hair Loss Treatmeats – FDA or NON FDA approved that is the question

November 23rd, 2009 · Products and Treatments

I often forget that they’re are only two treatment forms that are approved by the FDA to treat hair loss. One is Minoxidil and the other is finasteride. Minoxidil being the only product that is approved to be used for womens hair loss.

This of course bags the question what are all the other hair loss treatments using? Why are they not applying to be FDA approved?

We’ve reviewed a lot of different products here at HinderHairLoss.com and only one of the hair loss treatments we’ve looked at contains Minoxidil. You can read about it in our Provillus review, their topical treatment portion of their system contains I believe 5% Minoxidil.

What about all the other herbal, natural and non prescription hair loss treatments?

I have to say when I read the study done on Nisim’s NewHair BioFactors and the success they found with the 148 person study I felt pretty confident that their system was capable of stopping excessive hair loss and regrowing a thicker head of hair. Our site actually rates their shampoo for hair loss quite highly thanks to the study results and their complete unconditional money back guarantee.

So what should you do when you’re choosing a hair loss treatment? Go FDA approved or not?

Well remember that while Minoxidil is approved by the FDA that isn’t a guarantee that this product is going to stop your hair loss and stimulate new thicker regrowth. What it is saying is that it is capable of achieving those results for some people but not every single person.

Also, just because something isn’t FDA approve doesn’t mean that it cannot work to reduce hair loss and stimulate regrowth, such as Nisim’s shampoos and conditioners.

I think you have to blend the results from case studies with these certifications and the like to make the right judgement call.

Of course this is just my opinion.

Government may try to Tax Hair Transplants? What Next.

November 23rd, 2009 · Products and Treatments

As one of the only cosmetic procedures men may have in their lifetime, along with the fact that it’s an elective and not a require life threatening surgery congress has been rumored to have talks about a 10% added tax on hair replacement surgeries.

I read this information today over at Regrowhair.com. Now before you jump to conclusions that they’re just attacking men here this tax would affect all cosmetic procedures such as hair transplants.

This article had some really great points about how this so called “bright idea” to tax these procedures will likely not succeed the way they think. By increasing the over all cost of having a cosmetic elective surgery there will be some people who opt not to get the procedures done. Of course not all since these types of procedures are at the root of many self confidence issues, how ever less surgeries means lower income to the government from this tax.

My take is the government will do what they do. Not much we can do about it. Of course it is also a good reason to possibly consider a hair loss treatment regimen of the best hair loss shampoo and other potential products to try and stop your current hair loss if you’re still at a stage where it’s worth while and possible.

Here’s the original article I read.

Men Ignore Hair Loss More Often then Not Just Like Their Health

November 23rd, 2009 · Mens Health, Products and Treatments

In an interesting article I read today, at the blog of a popular British hair loss clinic, posted crazy results in my opinion on hair loss and what mens opinion on potential treatments are. Of a survey done in Britan of 936 men 87% of them said they didn’t realize there were scientifically proven methods to prevent premature hair loss.

That’s a surprising number really especially considering how most men feel about themselves prematurely losing their hair.


The original article goes on to discuss that many of the so called “wonder cures” you read about on the web possibly aren’t as good as we might think they are. I still believe that some of the herbal and natural products like Nisim’s DHT blocking shampoo can produce results with minimal side effects but you do have to be careful about what products you believe and don’t believe.

There are some good success stories listed from their article for men who have had success using Propecia. It also gives a good overview of how it works to reduce DHT. Propecia is the only other FDA approved product to reduce hair loss along with Minoxidil.

Minoxidil has it’s Limitations as a Hair Loss Treatment

November 23rd, 2009 · Products and Treatments

Trying to understand the different types of hair loss and the right methods to treat each type can get confusing. Are you losing hair on the crown? Or from the front and the temples? It makes a big difference first knowing what type of hair loss your dealing with then matching that to a treatment regieme.

Products such as Provillus, which contains 5% Minoxidil in their topical treatment, work well for balding on the crown according to experts over at Regrowhair.com. You can learn more about this product in our Provillus review. How ever when your hair loss reaches a point where the area is more or less completely bald the only successful treatment option is going to be a transplant.

In the article I read here discusses the important of stopping hair loss before it progresses to far. This is something that I’ve mentioned in other posts on all a lot of different areas on our main site.

Products suggested to stop hair loss and add to your regimen for treating hair loss are Rogaine & Propecia. Both of course are known to stop further hair loss quite effectively how ever neither of these will regrow hair for you. You’ll require an additional treatment or product to jump start those follicles after they recover from their sensitivity to DHT on the scalp.

Fake Hair as an Alternative to other Hair Loss Treatments?

November 22nd, 2009 · Products and Treatments

I ha a giggle the first time I saw this video for Hair Cubed, a new thinning hair treatment that’s patented in Europe. I have to admit though after watching a video demonstration of this product it does appear to work.

This fake hair product comes in a can and is sprayed on your head. It adheres to your thinning hair to create a thicker and fuller appearing head of hair. According to the manufacturer it is completely non toxic so it’s safe to apply daily and it won’t harm your current hair.

It’s available in multiple shades so you can find a color that will fit your natural hair and can be used by men and women.

A couple of thoughts on this: I’m not sure how well it would stand up in the rain? It says the product stays put until it’s washed away with shampoo. How ever if water gets rid of it I would assume that a rainy day could put a damper on your hair (sorry pun intended).

I’m still going to suggest people use more conventional hair loss treatments such as shampoo for hair loss and other DHT inhibitors and blockers. How ever this could be a cosmetic alternative to wigs and hair pieces for those considering short term fixes while they use a hair loss treatment regimen to stop hair loss and stimulate regrowth.

You can check out the video of Hair Cubed below:

Can Vitamin C actually Help with Hair Loss?

November 21st, 2009 · Products and Treatments

I was unaware of the connection between getting a healthy amount of vitamin C in your daily diet and hair loss. According to a recent article I read a lack of vitamin C can lead to gradual hair loss and alopecia in both men and women. The article suggests that it’s smart to load up on citrus fruits and other sources of Vitamin C.

Supposedly vitamins cannot lead to new hair regrowth, it would be advisable I assume to use a hair growth product for that, they can reduce the amount of hair you lose.

Something I didn’t find any mention of was how this relates to DHT. Most of us know that male hair loss is generally a result of hair follicles being affected by DHT on the scalp. I would assume that a shampoo for hair loss would be advisable still to reduce the chances of DHT causing your hair to thin and eventually follicles to go dormant.

I guess if you’re an individual wondering what you can do to try and reduce your chances of having excessive hair loss taking some extra vitamin C and loading up on some citrus wouldn’t be a bad thing. It can have other positive health effects as well.

Original Article I read

Don’t Treat Hair Loss that Hasn’t Happened Yet

November 19th, 2009 · Products and Treatments

An interesting article I found today talking about a man who knows his family has hair loss issues in his family. Since often a sensitivity to DHT is herditary it’s understandable why this person would be a bit worried about his hair potentially falling out.

In the article he asks the Dr. at BaldingBlog.com if he should be taking minoxidil now before his hair falls out as a preventitive meausre. I really liked the answer, why commit to doing something twice a day every day if you’re not showing the symptoms. He equated it with taking insulin even though you don’t have diabetes but your family has a history of it.

This is good advice, many men worry that they might be losing their hair, or they potentially could lose their hair because of herditary issues. In many of the articles on HinderHairLoss.com I’ve mentioned the importance of starting a hair loss treatment regimen sooner then later since if you have hair left you can likely thicken it to solve the thinning problems. Of course if you’re not losing hair why would you want to commit to using a shampoo for hair loss or other product each day?

You wouldn’t. I know it can easy to obsess over hair loss but try to decide for yourself if you are having excessive hair loss before you jump to conclusions. Look at the facts: hair on your pillow in the morning, excessive hair falling out in the shower or in the drain of your tub and sink.

You will know when it’s getting thinner up top, so until then don’t worry about treating a problem that doesn’t yet exist.

Here’s the article I’m talking about above.