If you suffer from DHT-caused hair loss, which is the most common form, in both men and women, you have probably been considering the use of This topical treatment (at times available under the brand name ). But it not cheap and you have to use it forever. So, does it actually work?
First of all, what does this topical treatment do to affect hair loss? It dilates the capillary veins in a way that more blood, thus more nutrients, flow around the hair bulb. As you keep using this topical treatment twice a day on your scalp, you should see some improvement in the thickness of your hair and in the regrowth of new hair. It usually takes from 3 to 6 months before you see any significant results. Not every person sees significant results. In general, it works best if used in conjunction with other treatments
But does this topical treatment really work?
As I said above, it can work. No other topical treatment increases blood flow as much as this topical treatment, especially if you use the 5% solution rather than the lower ones. However, there are some side-effects and you need to decide if the side effects are worth the modest improvement in your hair loss. Not every person sees significant results. In general, it works best if used in conjunction with other treatments; if you are a man, you should use it with Propecia or Finasteride (which is a DHT-inhibitor); if you are a woman, you should use this topical treatment in conjunction with topical progesterone or oestrogen.
Side effects: this topical treatment increases your heart beat and it certainly should not be used if you have a heart condition. It makes you feel as if you had just drunk many coffees and it can be very uncomfortable. Then, if you are a woman, the other inevitable side-effects is an increase in facial hair and body hair, because unfortunately some of it will be carried through your whole blood system and it will affect other areas of the skin, no matter what your trichologist may tell you.