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Minoxidil – What exactly is it?

Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator medication, also claimed to slow or stop hair loss and promote hair regrowth. It is available over the counter for the treatment of androgenic alopecia, also known as male pattern…
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Provillus. What is it?

The Provillus range consists of two products – Provillus Supplement and Provillus liquid. The Provillus food supplement contains vitamins, minerals and various nutrients. Although the Provillus supplement is in many cases marketed as a product…
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All about Finasteride

Finasteride, the principle active ingredient in pills branded as Propecia, is a licensed drug specifically used to treat hair loss and male pattern baldness. Finasteride is available in the form of a 1mg tablet. This…
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What is Dutasteride?

Dutasteride is the generic name for a new dual 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, developed and manufactured by pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline. The drug has been marketed under the name Avodart™ in the United States and Avolve™ in…
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Hair Treatment Options

Are you looking for a hair treatment to combat your thinning locks? If so, you’ve probably encountered all manner of lotions and potions available, all promising to be the best hair treatment yet. In reality,…
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Hair Loss Remedies

A search on the internet for hair loss remedies, will result in tens of thousands of options, each claiming to prevent hair loss, or even reverse it. For the person who is looking for a…
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Hair Replacement Options

The term “hair replacement” is used to describe a range of hair loss solutions from hair systems to hair transplant surgery, temporary concealers and also pills such as Propecia and Procerin. There are many hair…