Are you noticing your hairline receding? The hormone DHT is the main culprit behind male pattern baldness. Our Strengthening Shampoo is formulated with a natural DHT-blocking property, called Saw Palmetto (scientifically known as Serenoa repens). But what are DHT blocking shampoos and are they effective?
What is DHT?
A by-product of testosterone metabolism in the body, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an androgen hormone. While DHT is a natural hormone produced by the body, a sensitivity to the hormone can have a detrimental effect on your head of hair by triggering male pattern hair loss.
When flowing through your bloodstream, DHT will attach itself to the receptors in your hair follicles and cause them to shrink. This inevitably leads to brittle, unhealthy hair and eventually accelerated hair loss.
How does DHT blocking shampoo work?
For a lot of men, consistently applying Sons DHT blocking shampoo has the potential to help improve hair quality and aid regrowth. Using a variety of vitamins and minerals, DHT blocker shampoo can reduce levels of DHT in the scalp and slow down the hair loss process. One of the key compounds we use in our shampoo is saw palmetto - an all-natural extract that can reduce DHT levels.
In fact, a study in 2001 found that using saw palmetto regularly reduced DHT levels by a remarkable 32%. Alongside saw palmetto, other ingredients in our Strengthening Shampoo include argan oil, cedarwood oil and hibiscus. While the mainstays of treating male pattern hair loss are Finasteride and Minoxidil, supplements such as Biotin and our DHT-blocking shampoo can significantly improve hair quality and help in treating male pattern hair loss.
How long until I see results?
Using a strengthening shampoo by itself may not be potent enough to counteract male pattern baldness, so you may want to consider combining this with clinically proven treatments such as Minoxidil and/or Finasteride.
With hair loss treatment, the first signs of your receding hairline slowing down can be seen from about six months, with clear advances hopefully visible after a year. However, it’s important to remember that positive results don’t come overnight and are never guaranteed. Using DHT-blocking shampoo consistently alongside other compounds in your plan - such as Minoxidil and Finasteride - will give you the best chance of success.
How should I use DHT blocking shampoo?
Using our DHT blocking shampoo couldn’t be easier. Simply massage a good amount of shampoo gently onto your scalp as part of your daily shower routine. We recommend massaging for between 30-60 seconds, before leaving in your hair for another minute. Make sure to use comfortably warm water too - a shower that’s too hot can leave your scalp dry and damaged.
If you’re keen to treat your hair loss, our DHT blocking shampoo, combined with medications used to treat male pattern hair loss, could give you the best chance of success. If you're unsure where to start, take our free consultation for guidance.
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