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DHT-blocking shampoos have become increasingly popular in men looking to slow the process of hair loss. But what is DHT and why do we want to block it?
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a breakdown product of testosterone metabolism in the body. There’s a link between high levels of this hormone and male pattern hair loss, as there is with prostate growth in men. As an androgen, your male characteristics are formed partly thanks to DHT. However, some men produce too much DHT or have a sensitivity towards it which can have unwanted effects.
Some men (if they have inherited the familial gene that causes hair loss), can start to experience male pattern hair loss because DHT causes hairs to undergo miniaturisation. By blocking DHT, treatments aim to halt this hair loss process and stop any further miniaturisation. Doing this allows your hair follicles to accept vital nutrients which help new and healthy strands grow.
DHT shampoos, such as Son’s DHT-blocking shampoo, contain natural ingredients which can firstly halt the miniaturisation effects that DHT can cause and improve the overall quality of your hair by using ingredients with natural DHT-blocking properties, such as Saw Palmetto. Sons recommends using this treatment as an adjunct to scientifically-proven hair loss treatments, to improve the quality and rate of your hair growth.
DHT-blocking shampoo works well when used with other hair loss supplements. Ideally, twinning the shampoo with finasteride and minoxidil is a good way to maximise the treatments available. Sons has numerous topical and oral medication plans to select from that can be used in conjunction with DHT-blocking shampoo. These treatments increase the blood flow to the scalp which then in turn revitalise the follicles that have been affected by DHT.
If you thought all hope was lost as you find more and more hairs on your pillow each morning, think again. Minoxidil is a safe and effective form of treatment for hair loss that men around the world have been swearing by for years.
So, how is Minoxidil taken to make sure you’re getting the most out of it? Let’s examine how Minoxidil should be applied and what to avoid when using it.
Hair loss can be concerning for any man who is not prepared for it. Oftentimes, significant loss can take place before noticing it as it can be quite subtle. Often it’s a passing glance in a mirror, with wet hair coming out of the shower, or a helpful comment from a friend or from a photograph on social media when it becomes apparent.
So how do we spot balding at the crown area of our scalp? And what course of action should be taken once it has been spotted?
Let’s take a look at how you identify hair loss at the top of your head and the treatment options that are available to you.
It isn’t just topical applications that are used for fighting hair loss and restarting the growth process again; some patients are also prescribed the oral form of Minoxidil as an alternative application.
You might be wondering why some are prescribed the Minoxidil tablets instead of the topical application, and how they fight hair loss.
This article will provide clarity on the matter and enlighten you on the benefits of taking Minoxidil orally.
