There are over a hundred hair loss products in the market today and every product promises faster hair growth when compared to the other. But if you observe closely, But if you look at the labels properly, all of them have the same generic name and all that differs is the product name and the company making it.
Here are the common hair growth products, generic and popular product names with brief descriptions and their pros and cons.
Minoxidil is the generic name for Rogaine, Regaine, Loniten, Mintop and Avacor. Minoxidil is a vasodilator, meaning it dilates the blood vessels. Minoxidil was originally used to control blood pressure, it has however, an interesting side effect – it increases body hair growth. Patient find this side effect very irritating but not hair regrowth companies.
Minoxidil is a lifelong hair treatment. In the event the treatment is stopped, hair loss will occur within 30 to 90 days. Another problem with minoxidil is that it is alcohol based and it tends to dry the scalp causing dandruff and severe itching.
Finasteride is the generic name for Proscar and Propecia. Finasteride is an antiandrogen, it stop the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase. Finasteride is used to treat BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia and patients taking this medication found considerable hair regrowth on the scalp.
Finasteride too is a lifelong treatment for hair loss. If treatment is discontinued, it takes more or less a year for hair loss to occur. Other side effects are decreased libido, erectile dysfunctions and possible decrease in the volume of ejaculate.
Nisim Biofactors is a natural, herbal solution to hair loss. It is made up of three products: a shampoo, conditioner and stimulating extract. The shampoo and conditioner are rich with nutrients that hair needs to prevent hair loss and promote healthy hair growth. The stimulating extract is made from an herb extract that has anti-DHT properties to stop hair loss. It is applied topically on the scalp to prevent the effects of DHT locally, and will not be absorbed in the body causing undesirable side effects.
Nisim Biofactors is a deep cleansing hair treatment and some patients complain of dry hair. Remember the shampoo and conditioner has two variants: dry and oily hair. It is important to choose the right product for your type of hair to prevent any side effects.
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