Approved Hair Loss Treatments Only two Available

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.