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Dozens of alleged treatments for female and male pattern baldness are manufactured and advertised every year. The question is – do any of these products actually work to stop hair loss or regrow lost hair?

Zenagen advanced hair solution is a shampoo that claims to block DHT (dihydrotestosterone), reduce hair shedding, and speed up hair growth all for approximately $17 per month. But is there any clinical evidence to suggest this shampoo is a successful solution for hair loss?

Recently, new forum member “Grany” who claims to be a physician asked the members of our community for feedback on Zenagen shampoo. You are encouraged to offer your input and/or experience with Zenagen on our hair restoration forum.

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
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Every now and again, new alleged treatments for baldness surface and are worth discussing. Recently, the scalproller was mentioned and discussed on our hair restoration forum.

The scalproller is a microneedle roller designed to traumatize the scalp on the theory that it can stimulate hair regrowth. It’s often combined with other hair loss treatments such as Rogaine (minoxidil) and/or the experimental Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) procedure in order to enhance the effect or facilitate absorption of the treatment.

But is there any scientific data to support the theory that injury to the scalp can stop hair loss or enhance the benefits of other solutions? View this hair loss discussion thread to read more and offer your own input on the Scalproller and how it may or may not effectively treat baldness.

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
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When flipping through the channels on TV late at night, I sometimes get sucked into the Scalp Med infomercials promising a new thick head of hair.  It also claims to be FDA approved.  Is this the hair loss cure we’ve all been waiting for?

Scalp Med infomercials are very popular this time of year, especially as the holidays approach.  Sold as a treatment for female and male pattern baldness, Scalp Med boasts that the “results will provide you with thicker, cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful hair”.  The Scalp Med infomercial presents dozens of rich consumer testimonies praising Scalp Med and providing us wild dreams of restoring a full head of hair.  While one woman claims, “it was nothing short of a miracle for me”, another male consumer boasts, “there’s nothing better out there”.  Oh really? 

Scalp Med is Just Overpriced Minoxidil

While Scalp Med is technically a viable hair loss treatment, what they don’t readily tell you is that that the only “active” ingredient in both the men’s and women’s solution is minoxidil, and significantly overpriced at that. 

Because minoxidil has been FDA approved as a treatment for male and female hair loss, Scalp Med can make the same claims Rogaine can.  The extra cash you could be saving by purchasing Rogaine (minoxidil) most likely goes toward marketing and the ”inactive” ingredients that do nothing to stop genetic baldness or regrow hair. 

To date, finasteride is the only proven hair loss treatment that can stop the progression of male pattern baldness in its tracks by blocking DHT, the hormone responsible for genetic hair loss.  Though finasteride can be purchased on the internet, patients run the risk of dealing with pharmacies selling illegitimate medication.

To learn the best ways to treat your hair loss and purchase Propecia, visit this discussion thread.  Feel free to offer your experience with treating baldness.

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
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Does saw palmetto really reduce hair loss? If not, then what is the best treatment for stopping hair loss?

Saw palmetto is conjectured to block DHT (dihydrotestosterone) and thus has been used as a natural supplement to treat an enlarged prostate (BPH). And though some believe saw palmetto can successfully stop hair loss as effectively as Propecia (finasteride), I have yet to see any clinical evidence to prove this. Not too long ago, we decided to do some research on saw palmetto and sited our findings on the Hair Loss Learning Center. To learn more about saw palmetto and whether or not it can be a successful treatment for baldness, visit “Saw Palmetto for Hair Loss”.

To date, Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are the most effective treatments for thinning hair and baldness.

Best wishes in restoring your hair,

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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Differentiating what really works to treat hair loss from the hype isn’t easy. Thankfully, leading hair restoration physicians and veteran hair transplant patients regularly offer their experiences on what works to treat baldness.

Below you will find answers to 5 of t his week’s top topic hair loss related questions provided by balding men and women and physician experts. You can also ask your own questions and get answers on our hair restoration forum or privately by using our contact form. 

Should I Stay on Propecia If I Experience Side Effects? (Dr. Steven Gabel)

Can a Hair Transplant be Spotted? (Dr. Timothy Carman)

Tips on Discovering the Cause of Your Hair Loss

Can Men have a Female Hair Loss Pattern?

Buying Legitimate Generic Hair Loss Medication Online?

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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This blog was written by Dr. Steven Gabel of Hillsboro, OR who is an elite member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.  

This takes the cake, or should be up there, in a list of top 10 bogus hair loss solutions. There is now an IPhone hair loss application called: “HAIR CLINIC:  for man and woman.” I just found this on the internet and had to check it out and it is true. Go to Apple’s website in the application store and you will find it.

They call it “The World’s first Mobile Hair Clinic System.” From briefly reading this, people are supposed to put the IPhone to their head and the application makes the phone generate inaudible high and low frequencies to promote circulation around the hair follicles.

The best part is the disclaimer: may cause headaches if the built in speaker is used close to the ears. The company states that it is not responsible for the headaches.

And all this for $3.99.

Steven Gabel, M.D.

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Bill – aka Falceros
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Today, hair loss treatments spring up out of nowhere, promising to be the latest and greatest hair regrowth solution. Marketing usually attracts balding men and women with questionable promises and in many cases, encourages false expectations.

Watch this video to learn the truth about several of today’s non-surgical hair loss treatments and why consumers should research all products they are considering.

Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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For aging men and women, Botox has been a Godsend to help with wrinkles and help make them appear younger than they are. Recently, Fox News presented a story that Botox may actually be able to potentially stop and reverse hair loss.

Like anything else in the media, it’s important to read “big news” with a critical mind and look for proof before buying into any potential false hype.

On this hair loss forum topic, see what veteran hair transplant patients and expert hair restoration physicians have to say on whether or not Botox may be a viable hair loss treatment.

Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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Due to the potential side effects of proven hair loss treatments like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil), alternatives are created and marketed all the time. Provillus and Procerin are too recent treatments that claim to stophair loss without unwanted sexual side effects.

Recently, forum member “LT” asks about the validity of these treatments and how effective they are in treating baldness. Join in the discussion to share your experiences and read what others have to say about the efficacy of alternative treatments for baldness.

Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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