More than 30% of the population suffers from alopecia1 and there are a number of treatments available on the market for this.
Some of the most popular include hormone rebalancing, vitamins and supplements, antifungals and antiparasitic, prostaglandin analogues and antihypertensive vasodilators and 5-alpha-reductase (5AR) inhibitors. Other treatments such as hair implants, infrared devices and corticosteroid injections are also an option. I believe that despite the treatment approach, all should be supported with the use of topical solutions. It is important to note, however that topicals shouldn’t be used when the skin is broken, such as during hair transplant surgery. In this article, I explore the topical treatments available to attain the best results for common causes of hair loss.
Hair growth occurs in a series of stages, starting with the anagen phase. During this period, cell division in the matrix of the hair bulb, which forms the base of the hair follicle, produces…
