Frequently Asked Questions
What causes hair loss?
In most cases hair loss is caused by genetics although bad diet can contribute. Another cause would be the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. Many products will seek to inhibit the production of DHT or dihydrotestosterone in order to halt and restore hair loss.
What is the most common form of hair loss?
The most common form of hair loss is known as androgenic alopecia, which consists of a gradual thinning of the hair, which eventually leads to hair loss. The most extreme form is alopecia universalis where there is total hair loss all over the body. Hair loss is a natural side effect of old age but some men can experience hair loss as early on as during the onset of puberty.
What is DHT?
The most widely accepted theory of what causes Androgenetic Alopecia is the DHT factor. DHT is produced when the enzyme 5 alpha reductase combines with testosterone. DHT then attachesit self to the hair follicle eventually causing it to stop producing hair. While we all produce DHT, there does exist an inherited genetic trait (that can come from either side of the family – mother or father's side), that will make some of us much more susceptible to DHT.
What should I do when I see the sign of excessive hair loss?
- Go to a doctor.
- Apply Minoxidil.
- Apply of products reviewed on our website.
- Consider surgical hair replacement.
What treatments are available?
There are many different hair loss treatments available for both men and women. Several, including the Provillus system, will incorporate both a topical treatment and a supplement in order to achieve the best possible results. While costlier than a simple dietary supplement to block DHT production we found it to provide much better results over the long term. In addition to dietary supplements, topical treatments and home laser therapy there are also hair restoration programs that are avaiable thru qualified physicians. One such program would be Medical Hair Restoration.
While we found that simple DHT blocking treatments can be effective the best results were discovered when using a combination product like Provillus, Procerin, Profollica and Hair Genesis. There are some hair loss medications available thru a licensed physician that require a prescription but we suggest trying these "over the counter" hair loss products for a minimum of 6 months before trying a prescription pill since many of the prescription remedies have potential sexual side effects.