Nutrafol, Minoxidil & Propecia
The traditional thinking is that that male pattern alopecia (androgenetic alopecia) is due to follicular sensitivity to DHT causing miniaturization and eventual loss of hair. The premise of taking supplements is that hair loss is multi-factorial with an important inflammatory component and that it is important to address the inflammation as well as the DHT sensitivity.
Nutrafol
Nutrafol is a physician-formulated, multi-targeted solution for those ready to commit to improving their hair health. Our formula is clinically tested: 80% of women experienced increased hair growth and thickness.
- Multi-targets key triggers that compromise hair health including stress, DHT, radicals, and poor nutrition.
- Trusted by 1,500 physicians and stylists nationwide.
- These ingredients are known to help improve mood, sleep, skin, and nails.
Propecia
Propecia (finasteride) is part of a class of drugs known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs). It is approved only for use in men because it can cause ambiguous genitalia in developing male fetuses.
Drugs in the 5-ARI class include finasteride, marketed under the brand names Proscar (5 mg) and Propecia (1 mg); and dutasteride, marketed as Avodart and Jalyn (in combination with tamsulosin).
Proscar, Avodart, and Jalyn are approved to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Proscar and Avodart are also approved to reduce the risk of urinary retention or the need for BPH-related surgery.
Propecia is the only 5-ARI approved to treat male-pattern hair loss. Dutasteride is not formally approved for treating hair loss, but it may be used off-label for this purpose.
Minoxidil
Minoxidil is a medication used for the treatment of male-pattern hair loss. It is an antihypertensive vasodilator. It is available as a generic medication and over the counter.
Minoxidil, applied topically, is widely used for the treatment of hair loss. It is effective in helping promote hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia regardless of sex. About 40% of men experience hair regrowth after 3–6 months. Minoxidil must be used indefinitely for continued support of existing hair follicles and the maintenance of any experienced hair regrowth.
Its effect in people with alopecia areata is unclear.
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