Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Regaine foam – Prayers of men with hair loss answered

The male pattern baldness is increasingly becoming a phenomenon which is affecting countless men today. The defect scientifically known as androgenetic alopecia is known to be the cause for over 95% cases of hair loss in men.

As is clear from the name, the male hair loss deficiency is caused by androgens which are essentially male sex hormones this is a genetic condition which can be passed down from one generation to the other. But in modern times, heredity is not the only cause of hair loss in men. The lifestyles that we lead are also contributing factors not to include the harmful conditioners or creams that we unknowingly use without adequate knowledge which can then result in hair loss. Hair loss is becoming more and more prominent in the younger generations with sizeable populations in the early 20s and 30s experiencing thinning hair lines. The problem with hair loss is that once it starts, it is often very tough to reverse the effects but research in the field has now yielded a new product branded as Regaine Foam.

The product marketed by Regaine contains an active ingredient Minoxidil which reinvigorates shrunken hair follicles and helps them increase in size which then enables regrowth of thicker hair over some period of time. Minoxidil in Regaine foam works by increasing the blood and nutrient supply towards the hair follicles which not only helps in strengthening the existing hair but also works towards stimulating secondary growth. The result is thicker, longer and more visible hair and Regaine foam claims to achieve these results without affecting the male hormones.

Patients are required to apply the foam twice a day and for the first few weeks, users will experience hair shedding but this is done to make way for stronger and healthier hair and eventually new ones will appear. However this may take about 3-4 months time, therefore you are required to be patient. Though Regaine foam hasn’t gone on to make every man who has used it happy, studies show that about 85% of the men who used the product daily for upto a quarter of a year did experience re-growth of hair. The results from using Regaine foam has shown a great variation among its users but since the foam is easy to use and because it doesn’t have any side effects, it won’t do any harm if you give it a try.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Possible Side Effects Of Men’s Rogaine Foam

Rogaine Foam as it is known in the US is one of the hottest selling brands in the world today and is renowned for its capability of reversing hair loss in men. Millions of young men who can’t afford expensive surgery are resorting to the product in the hope that it will cure their hair loss problems. In comparison to other hair loss products, Rogaine Foam has achieved substantially higher success though it is still estimated that 50% men fail to re-grow their hair.

However most people who use such products have an eye only for the final outcome and ignore the potential side effects risks that such medications hold. Rogaine too poses health risks because it is a chemical product (its chief ingredient is Minoxidil) and just like any other chemical product, it also has likelihood to cause allergic reactions. These are some of the possible side effects that have been observed in men who have used Rogaine.

Scalp Itching: Rogaine is a product that helps to re-grow the hair follicles. As the hair follicles begin to grow, it expands, thus stretching out the skin and this in turn can cause severe itching in some men. In more severe cases, dermatitis or eczema may occur and the skin may become scaly or peel off. Thus to avoid such situations from occurring, clean your scalp and only after having done this should you put on the cream.

Dryness: Often dryness symptoms accompany itching while one is using Rogaine. Dryness is natural in the early stages when the hair falls in order to facilitate growth of new hair but if the dryness refuses to disappear even following this stage, then discontinue the use of the product.

Weight gain: It is strange but it has been documented that people who use Rogaine tend to gain weight. However the connection between the two continues to remain a mystery for researchers.

Other Side Effects: It is observed that many people who use the foam experience discoloration of hair. The other side effects include chest pain and change in blood pressure but these are one off cases and mostly the symptoms seems are the ones mentioned above.

However because the foam it is applied externally, it doesn’t present as much health risks as some other pills for hair loss that need to consumed and such medications pose greater health risks than Regaine Foam. Nevertheless, consult a hair specialist and get your scalp thoroughly checked before you start use of the cream.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Regaine Extra Strength – A Hair Loss Product Which Has Set Tongues Wagging

Regaine Extra Strength Foam is the latest hair loss product from the makers Regaine which is proving to be a cut above the rest of its predecessors.

The reality of hair loss striking young people has resulted in more efforts being put in manufacturers to create hair loss products which can effectively nullify the process and help to grow back the lost scalp of hair. A long time ago, scientists and doctors had predicted that our changing environmental conditions and eating patterns will result in people experiencing hair loss at a very young age. However even they must not have expected the scenario that is on display today. Sizeable populations in the early and mid 20s are suddenly suffering from thinning hair lines that is shattering their self confidence and making them look less attractive. The crisis combined with the overwhelming demand for a solution has led to manufacturers doubling their efforts to create hair loss products that will arrest hair loss completely. One of these which is now making waves in the industry with its utility is the Regaine Extra Strength Foam.

A clinically proven answer to hair loss, Regaine or Rogaine (as it is called in the US) is basically a white colored foam whose main ingredient in Minoxidil ( it forms 5% of the solution). Minoxidil is basically an antihypertensive vasodilator medication that boosts re-growth of hair. The foam needs to be applied on the scalp devoid of hair, twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Regaine foam takes just seconds to apply and it dries off quickly due to which the user isn’t inconvenienced in any way.

Studies carried out on people who used Regaine Extra Strength foam for a considerable period of time have indicated that 85% of the men who used the medication experienced re-growth of hair. However it requires the person to the patient because it does take quite a while for results to show up. If applied correctly, Regaine foam can entirely stop hair loss in about 6 weeks time. After approximately 10 weeks of sustained use, one may experience hair once again growing back on the bald scalp. However this is only a general case and the results are bound to vary from person to person as there are several other factors such as heredity that play a part in hair loss and it is often difficult to reverse such efforts in one go.

The other benefit of Regaine Extra Strength Foam is that it needs to be applied externally due to which it doesn’t pose any risks of side effects. Thus one can safely use the product without having to take the doctor’s prescription.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Regaine - Hair loss treatment for men

Till about a few years back, there was little that could be done about hair loss because the sciences dealing with it weren’t as advanced as they are today. However in modern times, the elaborate research gone into the field seems to bearing fruit with several cosmetic products and therapies being discovered which can reduce or totally shunt the hair loss procedure.

Balding was once thought to be a sign of the aging process but nowadays it is rampant among the younger generations with many men in their 20s and 30s suffering from receding hair lines. Medical practitioners attribute this to changing lifestyles and drastic environmental modifications brought about by man himself with heredity too playing a major part in the balding process. The effects of a receding hairline can be profound because apart from playing down looks, it can go on to shatter one’s self confidence. Losing hair is also known to cause depression among many people because they have this misconception that hair loss can’t be treated. They couldn’t have been more wrong! Hair loss treatments are a reality and with these it is very much possible to re-grow the lost scalp of hair and regain back that confidence.

The hair loss treatments can be either natural or the changes can be brought cosmetically. Nutritional deficiencies can contribute to increased hair fall, therefore taking a balanced diet which is rich in vitamins, iron, copper and zinc can strengthen the hair follicles and lead to the development of strong hair. In males, the hair loss is more prominent because of the hormone androgen that accelerates the process. But over the years, several drugs have been developed which can neutralize or reduce the effects of this hormone. However, these should be taken only with the prescription of a doctor because many of these also come with the danger of side effects. There are also several hair care products available for men in the market than can help grow back the scalp of hair. These are either in the form of pills, foams or creams and have been found to be successful in hair loss treatment. Herbal medicines too are recommended but the results too take time to show up.

If one wishes to get instant results then hair transplant or hair weaving too are recommended but these are also pretty expensive. Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure where individual hair follicles are moved from one part of the body to the balding sites while hair weaving involves either adding artificial hair to the balding area or using the natural hair in such a way so that the parts of the scalp devoid of hair get covered up.

The results from hair loss treatments however have been varied. Though cosmetic surgery has largely proven to be a success, the huge costs involved with the procedure causes many people to back out. In comparison, drugs and haircare products are pretty inexpensive but these may take time to show results and these results too may vary from person to person.