Hair Loss Remedies

The medicinal treatments available today that address male pattern baldness far exceed the animal fat concoctions stirred up by the Egyptians in 1150 B.C. Drugs and ointments are made up of chemicals which can help stall hair loss and even encourage re-growth. They're useful for all types of conditions, including temporary and permanent hair loss. They swell already shrinking follicles in the promotion of hair growth.

The most common growth inducing drugs are minoxidil and finasteride, both best known as the active medicinal ingredients present in the respective brands Rogaine and Propecia. Both are medically approved by the FDA and have similar recommendations and cautions. They help to resist hair loss and are effective in promoting re-growth. Research shows that they can be most affective when used together, but there is criticism surrounding this belief and you should consult your doctor before experimenting. Less popular drugs also exist, such as Retin-A, which again is thought to be more effective when used in combination with minoxidil because it opens the follicle to allow for more absorption.

If the thought of rubbing something on your scalp, or swallowing something, to grow some hair back doesn't seem appealing for you wander around the pharmacy until you get to the shampoos. As long as you're aware that the advertised 'thickening' agents really just means the product coats your hair and gives it an illusion of volume, then why not give it a try. Shampoos do not treat baldness, but they offer a temporary and confident-boosting disguise.