There are thousands of different hair regrowth products on the market, of which only a very small percentage really work. To date there are only two known products that have been approved by the FDA although there are other products that have shown positive signs during testing and trials. One of the most popular hair loss treatments is finasteride which has been tested and approved by the FDA and comes in a pill form.The very first hair regrowth product that was approved by the FDA was minoxidil and is still the most popular of all hair re-growth products. Minoxidil is a topical solution that is applied to the scalp twice a day. There is also ketoconazole shampoo that can be used several times a week as this shampoo also contains a certain percentage of minoxidil. Another drug that has been proven effective but is not FDA approved is dutasteride, which prevents excessive DHT buildup.
Clinical trials have also shown that dutasteride has a stronger effect of stopping DHT as opposed to finasteride and this product comes in capsule form. In addition, there is also extreme hair care for men, which comprises of conditioner, shampoo, cleanser and a vitamin supplement. Another good product is Provillus which is a hair vitamin supplement.
Over-the-counter hair regrowth products may contain minoxidil as well as ingredients such as azelaic acid and tretinoin, ingredients that have been tested and manufactured in a hair care clinic. Tretinoin is also a tropical hair re-growth product and is known to increase minoxidil absorption as well as control DHT and sebum.
If you are looking for a natural remedy, then saw palmetto is also a favorite as this reduces DHT. A treatment such as spironolactone also reduces DHT and is available in a lotion and liquid form.
