subject: The Rub On Chemical Hair Regrowth [print this page] Many men turn to chemical shampoos and topical treatments for hair regrowth. While these treatments seem pretty simple-wash in and leave on-men are seeing less than satisfying results. Many of these leave on chemical treatments only appear to regrow hair. The active chemical in most of these products is minoxidil, which is meant to stop hair loss but hasn't actually been linked to hair growth rejuvenation. The most disturbing fact about these products is that minoxidil may cause hair loss as a side effect.
Men suffering from male pattern baldness are usually willing to give anything a chance to regain hair thickness, but what they don't realize is that they are putting their existing hair at risk of falling out. Minoxidil treatments usually contain alcohol as a part of the topical preparation and delivery system of the product. Applying alcohol to the scalp multiple times throughout the week can cause the scalp to dry and dandruff to occur. If dandruff and an itchy scalp aren't bad enough, then maybe losing more hair is.
When men use minoxidil for hair loss prevention, they may be able to slow the rate at which hair falls out, but once they discontinue use, shedding can occur and men can lose more hair. Once the chemicals are no longer used on the hair on a regular basis, hair loss catches back up and most men end up losing more hair at an accelerated rate in the process. These negative side effects to hair regrowth products can make men feel helpless.
For fear of losing their hair, many men are giving laser hair therapy a try. Laser hair therapy is a different method for preventing hair loss. Many of these devices look similar to combs and they have a set of lasers that are intended to both stop hair loss and generate new hair regrowth. These devices use light therapy to increase blood circulation on the scalp, thereby encouraging hair growth. This stimulation of the scalp also helps stop hair loss. There are no creams, chemicals or shampoos involved; just the power of laser light therapy.
