Choosing the Right Non-surgical Hair Loss Treatments For You

Choosing the right hair loss treatment for you requires careful research. Non-surgical hair loss treatments cover a wide variety of products including hair restoration systems, concealers and medications that offer the promise of thicker, fuller hair. While there are more proven and credible hair loss treatments available today than ever before, there are always scammers lurking about, waiting to turn your pain into profit. So, how can you be sure that the treatment you’re buying is legitimate? Below we discuss several credible hair loss products available today.

Every man and woman suffering from genetic baldness should consider the use of both antiandrogens and hair growth stimulators. While antiandrogens like Propecia, Crinagen, Revivogen and shampoos like Nizoral and Revita can help stop hair loss at its core by blocking DHT, hair growth stimulators like Rogaine and Tricomin can help jump start and promote new growth. Note that the only FDA approved and arguably the most effective products for treating hair loss are Propecia and Rogaine. However, women or those men who have experienced adverse side effects while taking Propecia may wish to try natural alternatives.

Often, patients find that using one or two products from each category in combination provides enhanced results. One such combination; Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral Shampoo has come to be known as “The Big Three” for men. It is widely held among hair loss experts that finasteride and minoxidil, when used in combination, have a synergistic effect on the thinning, balding scalp – that is, the results from both products combined are greater than the sum of their individual results. Adding Nizoral to the mix may inhibit some additional DHT due to its active ingredient ketoconazole which has been shown to be effective in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.

For those looking to cosmetically enhance their hair, topical concealers such as Toppik, Nanogen, COUVRe and/or DermMatch can enhance and thicken the appearance of hair instantly. Choosing the right concealer for you may take some trial and error but typically, men and women will gravitate towards the one they feel provides them with the most natural look.

There are two rules of thumb that balding men and women should follow when purchasing products that claim to treat hair loss. First, know what you are buying. Is there research to back up this product’s claims? Is it FDA approved? Have clinical trials been conducted? What do the experts say about it? Secondly, know from where you are purchasing this product. Does the vendor have a good reputation? Are you sure the product is authentic and not counterfeit?

When it comes to choosing and purchasing non-surgical hair loss treatments, balding men and women should remember the old adage, “buyer beware”. The Hair Restoration Forum and Social Network recently launched its own online hair loss product store to assist patients in making these critical decisions and provide one-stop shopping for credible treatments at the best prices online.

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David – aka TakingThePlunge
Assistant Publisher and Forum Co-Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum

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