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Europe’s TRX2 Molecular Hair Loss Treatment promises to halt balding and regrow hair. But, does it really work?

TRX2 is not a drug but rather an herbal, dietary supplement containing a variety of common ingredients readily available at your local nutritional supplement shop; including biotin and L-carnitine tartrate among others. The product’s website provides detailed data gathered from a “randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study” but it is unclear who conducted the study and there is no mention of publication in a peer reviewed journal. Savvy consumers may see this omission as a red flag.

Generally, there is no harm in trying herbal/natural hair loss treatments. However, the high cost of products like TRX2 may make experimentation less desirable than opting for the clinically proven and FDA approved medical treatments Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil).

For a complete listing of TRX2′s ingredients and our detailed product review see the article, “TRX2 Molecular Hair Loss Treatment from Europe: Revolutionary Hair Growth Formula?” at the Hair Loss Learning Center.

Do you have experience with or questions about TRX2? If so, join the following discussion on our popular hair restoration forum, “TRX2 Molecular Hair Loss Treatment Review“.

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David (TakingThePlunge)
Editorial Assistant and Forum Co-Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.
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Recently, it seems like hair loss sufferers are enticed by a new “hair loss cure” on a weekly basis. Whether it’s “unlimited donor supply” hair transplant procedures, stem cell therapy, or miracle drugs, researchers and scientists frequently claim they’ve found the cure for genetic hair loss and will offer the treatment “very soon.”

However, researchers from Tokyo, California, and New York may have discovered a far more reasonable and realistic piece in the hair loss cure puzzle: Vitamin D.

Recently, researchers from around the globe began investigating the role of Vitamin D and hair loss, and found the following:

First, a variety of research groups now believe the Vitamin D receptor (the protein receptor in the body where Vitamin D binds) is crucial in activating hair growth.

Next, while conducting additional research on Vitamin D and hair loss, a research team at the University of California, San Francisco discovered a molecule called “MED.” These researchers were able to isolate the gene responsible for creating MED in laboratory mice, and found that “knocking out” (genetically removing the gene from the DNA sequence) the gene drastically decreased hair growth in the mice. Because of this, the researchers believe this gene could be a target for advanced hair loss genetic therapy.

I’m a 29 years old male (a post-graduate student). About 90 days ago due to a period of stressful days and nights on a project, I realized that my hair density was getting less and less and, after a couple of months, my scalp has become visible when my hair is wet!

I counted the fallen hair follicles and they exceeded 300 in a single day. Before balding began, I had mild dandruff for more than 4 months. When my hair loss started, it began to fall out even from around my neck and ears. I think this is something more than simple hereditary male pattern baldness. My father still has all his hair at the age of 52.  Please help me with my problem. It’s really annoying me.

I’ve been taking finasteride and mufti-vitamins and also using Biotin/Caffeine-based lotion prescribed by a hair specialist.

Of the treatments you are currently using, only Propecia (finasteride) is clinically proven effective for slowing the progression of genetic baldness and regrowing hair. However if, as you suspect, your hair loss is non-genetic in nature, finasteride will likely not help you. I don’t see Rogaine (minoxidil) listed among your treatments. This is one that may help your hair to regrow thicker even if your balding is stress related.

Normal scalp itchiness and even dandruff will not result in thinning hair. However, if it causes you to rub excessively, you can cause what is known as traction alopecia. You may find that a quality dandruff shampoo like Nizoral will help alleviate the itching.

Over the past year, regenerative medicine company Histogen, Inc. has continued to test its highly anticipated hair loss treatment known as HSC (Hair Stimulating Complex). The latest phase in HSC’s ongoing trials began in Pasig City, Manila, Philippines on December 22, 2011 and will conclude in December 2012.

Androgenic alopecia (genetic baldness) affects an estimated 40 million men and 21 million women in the United States alone with many millions more worldwide. Approximately 7% of these hair loss sufferers, from the early stages of thinning hair to completely bald, currently seek medical and/or surgical hair restoration treatments to slow the progression of further balding and regrow hair. Though a relatively small number, this amounts to a highly competitive, multi-billion dollar industry.

Today’s most effective hair loss treatments are the clinically proven and FDA approved drugs Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride) as well as state of the art follicular unit hair transplantation (FUT). However, a number of balding men and women also seek alternatives like low level laser therapy (LLLT) and herbal treatments among others. Each of these treatments has its own benefits and limitations but Histogen, Inc. hopes to add its new and potentially revolutionary injectable treatment to the list.

How HSC Works

According to the literature, “HSC consists of proteins secreted by human dermal cells under proprietary culture conditions that include reduced oxygen and bioreactors. Under these conditions, the cells secrete soluble proteins that include both growth factors and soluble precursors to the deposited extracellular matrix. Several of these proteins are known to be important in the control of the hair cycle and will stimulate resting hair follicles to resume hair formation”.

This question comes from a hair loss sufferer’s email inquiry: 

I’ve recently started to investigate hair loss medications, and I’m wondering what you think about homeopathic treatments? Are they effective for treating hair loss? Any particular medications you would recommend?

For a variety of individuals, homeopathic treatment is a popular and very trusted area of alternative medicine. Many people like the naturalistic elements and truly believe in its ability to heal without utilizing modern surgical and medical treatments.

However, within the realm of modern hair restoration most individuals suggest straying from “unproven” regimens, especially as mainstay treatments. This doesn’t mean that naturalistic cures can’t be effective or that utilizing modern pharmaceuticals and surgical techniques is always the “best medicine,” but because hair loss can be a rapid and progressive condition, it’s usually best to treat early and efficiently.

While homeopathic hair loss treatments may be good adjuncts, I highly recommend investigating proven medications like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) for your alopecia. Outside of surgical hair restoration (and even in conjunction with hair transplant surgery), these are the most trusted, proven products, and I highly suggest investigating these medications.

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Blake  – aka Future_HT_Doc

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Treating hair loss is a multibillion dollar industry. Unfortunately for the millions of balding men and women across the globe, sorting out effective non-surgical hair loss treatments from the multitude of hair growth scams out there can be tough.

Those suffering from androgenic alopecia (pattern baldness) have a veritable cornucopia of herbal and drug-based topicals, tablets, shampoos and even mechanical devices to choose from. Many of these products make lofty claims to turn back the clock and restore bald heads to luscious, flowing locks. But buyer beware! Currently there is no hair loss cure. However, there are a few select products that are clinically proven and FDA approved or simply offer compelling evidence to support their claims to regrow hair.

To learn more about which treatments are really effective for thinning hair read the article:

Which Hair Loss Treatments Really Work?

To purchase credible treatments for balding at extremely low prices, visit our online hair loss treatments store.

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David (TakingThePlunge)
Editorial Assistant and Forum Co-Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.
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HairgrowthMD‘s products Promox and Remox claim to be an effective solution for both men and women suffering from hair loss.  But can these products truly deliver on their promise to stop and reverse hair loss?

I was recently contacted via email by a woman who recently started using Remox III DMI, a female hair loss solution devised by Dr. Oscar Klein asking whether or not this treatment was effective.  While I have no personal experience with either Promox or Remox, I’ve spent some time researching their website and other sources related to these treatments.

To learn more about Promox and Remox, visit “HairgrowthMD Promox and Remox as Hair Loss Treatments?”

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Bill Seemiller - Managing Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.
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Viviscal hair loss treatment boasts of being able to stop hair loss and grow new, thicker and fuller hair in both men and women with thinning hair. But does this product really deliver on its promise of new hair growth?  Is Viviscal a scam or a credible hair loss treatment?

To learn what world class hair restoration physicians are saying about Viviscal and its active ingredient AminoMar C™, read our detailed product review, “Viviscal Hair Loss Treatment Product Review – Can it Really Promote New Hair Growth?“.

Are you one of the many balding men and women worldwide seeking a natural alternative to proven medical hair loss treatments like Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride) due to the fear of potentially harmful side effects?  While there may be no harm in adding Viviscal to your treatment regimen, men and women considering this hair loss treatments should be aware that Viviscal claims to reverse hair loss due to stress, poor nutrition and other health related ailments rather than genetic balding.

Visit our online product shop to view and purchase credible hair loss treatments for genetic baldness at some of the lowest prices online.

Always consult your doctor before starting any medical hair loss treatment.

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This question, asked by a member of our Hair Loss Social Community and Discussion Forums, was answered by Coalition hair transplant surgeon Dr. Glenn Charles:

I’ll be 28 soon and already balding in the hairline. I have been doing some research and came up with a site about biotin’s effects on stopping hair loss and contributing to hair growth using biotin vitamins and diet alone. According to the site, you don’t really need to purchase all of those expensive hair loss treatments that include biotin. They talk about eating a biotin rich diet and I am definitely willing to try that. So my question is, does anyone have any experience with such a diet and did it regrow hair?

In my opinion, it would be almost impossible to get a significant increase in biotin with diet alone. You would definitely need some quality supplements. I recommend one that uses the newer nano technology. These are made with nano particles that actually get absorbed in the intestine. Most vitamins and supplements are produced with macro particles and clusters that are too big to get absorbed and get excreted in the urine before being absorbed.

I also believe that biotin probably has more of an effect on hair quality than quantity.

Dr. Glenn Charles

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David (TakingThePlunge) Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Restoration Forum and Social Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.

How can you assess the quality of a particular hair loss product? I have done some research myself for a hair regrowth supplement and I personally believe that this can help me regrow hair but, of course, it’s not an overnight course and I am still considering hair transplant surgery. How costly are hair transplants and how many procedures will I need?

Beware! The hair loss industry is rife with snake oil salesman making lofty claims about unproven and ineffective hair growth treatments.

For men there are only two clinically proven and FDA approved medical hair loss treatments. These are Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride). However, there are some credible natural alternatives available via our online store. It’s important to note that no alternative hair loss treatment is likely to be as effective as Rogaine and Propecia.

The cost of hair restoration surgery and the number of procedures a patient may require will depend on many variables including but not limited to the patient’s degree of hair loss, scalp/hair characteristics and the clinic the patient has chosen.

The best way to research hair loss treatments and hair transplant surgery is to frequent online hair restoration communities like our Hair Restoration Forum and Social Network.

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David (TakingThePlunge) Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Restoration Forum and Social Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog.

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