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Hi, I would like to inquire:

a) Does Provillus works for [tag]alopecia areata[tag] in female patients and what is the response rate?
b) When usage is stopped, will hair loss happen again?
c) Are there any side effects for long term usage of Provillus?
d) Is there a formula for proportion of various essential oils for treament of alopecia areata using aromatherapy?

Provillus contains active ingredient minoxidil which is FDA approved as a hair loss treatment.  This however, is the only ingredient that has been clinically studies and proven to fight male and female baldness. Therefore, in my opinion, Provillus may be effective, but you are better off spending your money on Rogaine for women or generic minoxidil, which is significantly cheaper and will administer the same benefit.  Because there is no real baldness cure, stopping the use of any medication will result in the loss of benefit.  This means that balding will most likely continue in cases of androgenic alopecia however, in your case, even if hair regrowth occurs, there is no guarantee that it won’t happen again, even in other areas of the scalp.  On a positive note, in many cases, men or women with alopecia areata don’t necessarily have to spend their life on a particular medication.

Though many supposed herbal treatments claim to have no side effects, I have found that in many cases, this is untrue.  Read more about Provillus and its benefit, limitation, and potential side effects.

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“Let the buyer beware” is an important catchphrase to memorize when considering many of the hair loss treatment options marketed heavily in the media. Many of these popular treatments will promise the assurance of results or your money back guaranteed! Though these radiant offers are quite striking, failure to deliver the promised results may bring your money back, but what about your hair?

Below is a summary and product review of 3 popular hair loss products on the market today. Follow the links for more detailed information about each product below.

Provillus, making promises to “re-grow beautiful healthy hair” consists of a topical treatment containing minoxidil 5% (same as Rogaine) and azelaic acid (a supposed DHT blocker but to my knowledge has not been formally tested as to its efficacy to treat baldness). Their topical solution is in fact, similar, if not exactly the same as Xandrox, also used to treat baldness. Provillus also consists of an oral solution that contains a number of “all-natural” ingredients such as saw palmetto some of which have anecdotal evidence suggesting some level of efficacy in inhibiting DHT (the hormone responsible for female and male pattern baldness). To learn whether or not this product really works, read this detailed product review.

Hairmax MD is a topical formula to be applied to the scalp twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Containing many ingredients such as Vitamin E, aloe vera, jojoba oil, and flower pollen extract, this “all-natural” hair loss remedy makes claims that it is “guaranteed to work or your money back” and promises to deliver “fuller, thicker hair”. Does this hair loss product usually deliver what it promises? Read this detailed product review to find out!

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New hair loss products are born every day often promising great results but seldom delivering them.  But though it is easy for us, being emotional about our balding condition, to buy into claims of success, you are encouraged to look for real proof that a product really does what it claims.  Examples include scientific proof, obtaining a list of and researching each active ingredient, third party clinical studies documenting its success, and real satisfied patient testimonies with before/after picture verification. 

We were recently contacted by a company that swears their product (Satura Rosta) may be the answer to our hair loss woes.  But claims of success mean nothing without proof.  Could this be the baldness cure everyone is looking for? Click here with skepticism and demand evidence that proves this product has any level of benefit for the bald.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
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The promise of a future hair loss cure leaves balding men and women hungry for their hair, hoping that one day, their dream of restoring their long lustrous locks will become a reality.  But does a cure really exist today?

New hair loss treatments are produced as quickly as others disappear, which in itself is something serious to consider.  Extreme Hair Therapy known as EXT boldly claims that it will wind up “rejuvenating your hair” and “rejuvenating your life”.   Claiming success without any chance of failure, no wonder this has peaked interest.

Is EXT an effective hair loss treatment? Add your input on this thread.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
View my Hair Loss Weblog

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I have been using Revivogen for the last 4 years and it has good results; my hair loss has stopped and improved to some extent. If I go head with hair transplant surgery, will I be able to use Revivogen or will have to go for Propecia?

My personal opinion based on research and personal experience is that Propecia is superior to Revivogen. Propecia is FDA approved, proven to inhibit DHT and stop hair loss. There is a multitude of evidence including real balding patient written and picture testimonies. Revivogen (applied topically) contains a number of ingredients that contains anecdotal or no supporting evidence that they treat baldness. I have not heard many success stories with this product, but in theory, it could prove to have marginal benefit.

All that said , I like to stick to the principle, “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it”. If Revivogen is truly helping you maintain your existing hair, then stick with it. There is no rule that says that you have to go on Propecia after hair restoration surgery.

Be sure to speak with your hair replacement surgeon regarding how long before surgery you should temporarily stop using Revivogen and when you can resume afterwards.

Bill - aka Falceros
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center
View my Hair Loss Weblog

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I have very find hair and although I am told by hair stylists that I have a lot of it, it appears very thin on top.  I don’t think hair transplant surgery is the right procedure for me.  Do you know of any hair loss treatment that will give me more hair to cover the wide part of my scalp showing through the hair?  I have tried Rogaine which worked temporarily despite continued use.  I spent a lot of money on a hair piece alopecia wig that is not comfortable and I believe looks obvious.  It is very difficult to hide the wide part with anything and I do not like the short and spiky hair with bands that are the mainstay of hair pieces.  I hope you can help and please be specific if you have any hair loss solutions.

You have mentioned a number of possibilities already however, there are a few more.  Sadly, none of them are miracle cures or perfect solutions, but are worth considering.

Non-Surgical Hair Loss Treatments

Propecia for men only (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are FDA approved hair growth drugs and when used together, they may boost your chances of hair regrowth. 

Ketoconazole hair loss shampoo such as Nizoral and Revita may be helpful adjunct treatments given the “weak” DHT blocking properties of ketoconazole. 

Laser hair treatment has been FDA “cleared” however, in my opinion, not enough evidence publicly exists for me to recommend it. 

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Lemon Oil as a Hair Loss Treatment 

Hair loss sufferers seeking hair loss help are often attracted to the many herbal non surgical treatments that claim to work as a treatment for hair loss.  Whereas there is no question that marketing is over-reaching at best in order to sell a product, the real question that any hair loss sufferer asks is: will this product help combat baldness or is there any chance that it will regrow hair?  To date however, it is important to understand that there is no hair loss cure, therefore realistic expectations must be kept when considering any hair restoration product.

Below I decided to take a look at an oil that has been said to fight against hair loss when used topically.  This product is an “active” ingredient in a few hair loss remedies such as HairMax MD, a topical hair loss treatment.  Lemon oil can also be bought as a stand alone product in local nutritional stores. 

Lemon Oil

Lemon has been used not only to disinfect room air and act as a natural deodorant, but it has been noted to support liver function. It has also been commonly used to assist in cellulite reduction and weight loss. Lemon oil is commonly used as both a fragrance and flavoring agent. It may even possibly offer qualities to tighten and tone your skin and even fight off dandruff.

A recent study on test-taking showed the diffusion of lemon oil into a room helped improve test scores of college students more than other oils.

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Flower Pollen Extract as a Hair Loss Treatment 

Hair loss sufferers seeking non surgical treatments often are attracted to the many herbal supplements out there that claim to work as a treatment for hair loss.  Whereas there is no question that marketing is over-reaching at best in order to sell a product, the real question that any hair loss sufferer asks is: will this product help combat baldness or is there any chance that it will regrow hair?  To date however, it is important to understand that there is no hair loss cure, therefore realistic expectations must be kept when considering any hair restoration product.

Below I decided to take a look at an herbal supplement that has been said to combat hair loss.  This product is an “active” ingredient in a few hair loss remedies such as HairMax MD, a topical hair loss treatment.  Flower Pollen extract can also be bought as a stand alone product in local nutritional stores. 

Hypoallergenic Swedish > Flower Pollen Extract

Flower pollens may help reduce the negative effects of naturally occurring androgens that weaken the hair follicles. It may be possible that pollen extracts inhibit the formation of dihydrotestosterone or DHT (the hormone responsible for genetic hair loss) either by blocking the contributing enzyme 5-alpha-reductase or block the binding of DHT to the receptor. Though it is not definite, the tentative conclusion is that it inhibits the binding of DHT to the receptor.

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Jojoba Oil as a Hair Loss Treatment 

Hair loss sufferers seeking hair loss help are often attracted to the many herbal non surgical treatments that claim to work as a treatment for hair loss.  Whereas there is no question that marketing is over-reaching at best in order to sell a product, the real question that any hair loss sufferer asks is: will this product help combat baldness or is there any chance that it will regrow hair?  To date however, it is important to understand that there is no hair loss cure, therefore realistic expectations must be kept when considering any hair restoration product.

Below I decided to take a look at an oil that has been said to fight against hair loss when used topically.  This product is an “active” ingredient in a few hair loss remedies such as HairMax MD, a topical hair loss treatment.  Jojoba oil can also be bought as a stand alone product in local nutritional stores. 

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is known to be a scalp cleanser that can help alleviate encrusted buildup (called sebum) on the scalp when applied topically. This sebum may block hair follicles from growing and impede normal hair growth. Its unique anti-oxidant properties may protect the scalp and hair from damage, ultimately, keeping them more healthy.

Though keeping the scalp clean is extremely important, in my opinion, unless a hair loss sufferer is losing hair for non-genetic related reasons such as scalp dermatitis, bad dandruff, or excessive sebum build up, this ingredient will do nothing to fight against Androgenetic Alopecia (genetic hair loss), which causes approximately 95% of all hair loss.

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Aloe Vera as a Hair Loss Treatment 

There are a number of herbal supplements out there that claim to work as a treatment for hair loss.  Whereas there is no question that marketing is over-reaching at best in order to sell a product, the real question that any hair loss sufferer asks is: will this product help combat baldness or is there any chance that it will regrow hair?  To date however, it is important to understand that there is no hair loss cure, therefore realistic expectations must be kept when considering any hair restoration product.

Below I decided to take a look at an herbal supplement that has been said to combat hair loss.  This product is an “active” ingredient in a few hair loss remedies such as HairMax MD.  Aloe Vera is also sold as a stand alone product in local drug stores. 

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera, native to Northern Africa, is a short stemmed plant approximately 90 cm tall. Its leaves are thick and fleshy, grayish green in color. Aloe produces a yellowish flower on a spike toward the top.

Aloe Vera is typically used to treat various skin conditions including cuts and scrapes, and very commonly used for burns such as excessive sunburn. The sap from the Aloe Vera plant allegedly eases pain and reduces inflammation though the evidence that it facilitates wound healing is seemingly contradictory.  For those who have undergone hair transplantation, Aloe Vera is typically used to help with postoperative redness and alleviate scalp dryness, dandruff, and itchiness.

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