Hair Regrowth Products

Facts about Hair Regrowth Products

There is thousands of different hair regrowth products on the market of which only a very small percentage really work. To date there are only two know products that have been approved by the FDA although here are other products that have shown positive signs during testing and trials. One of the most popular hair loss treatments is Propecia which has been tested and approved by the FDA and comes in a pill form.

The very first hair regrowth product that was approved by the FDA was Minoxidil and is still the most popular of all hair re-growth products. Minoxidil is a topical solution that is applied to the scalp twice a day. There is also Nozoral shampoo that can be used several times a week as this shampoo also contains a certain percentage of Minoxidil. Another drug that has proved effective but is not FDA approved is Avodart which prevents the excess of DHT.

Clinical trials have also shown that Avodart has a stronger effect of stopping DHT as opposed to Propecia and this product comes in capsule form. In addition there is also extreme hair are for men, which comprises of conditioner, shampoo, cleanser and a vitamin supplement. Another good product is Provillus which is a hair vitamin supplement.

Over the counter hair regrowth products such as Xandrox which also contains Minoxidil as well as ingredients such as Azeleic Acid and Retin A has been manufactured by a re-growth hair clinic. Retin A is also a tropical hair re-growth product and is known to increase Minoxidil absorption as well as control DHT and sebum.

If you are looking for a natural remedy then Saw palmetto is also a favorite as this reduces DHT. A topical treatment such as Spironolactone also reduces DHT and is available in a lotion and a liquid.