A pharmacy in Ontario compounds customized hair growth treatments for both men and women. These solutions contain estradiol, melatonin, spironolactone, finasteride and some contain minoxidil. Some insurance companies will not cover minoxidil because it can be purchased over the counter. Because these are a compounded medication your insurance is more likely to cover this custom-made hair growth solution (check with your insurance company)
Customized Hair Growth Solutions
This treatment is contraindicated in women who are planning to become pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Estradiol - estrogen is very important in the hair growth cycle. Estrogen keeps your hair in the anagen stage; therefore, the hair remains longer on your head, and it helps the hair to grow faster. Women on oral estrogen replacement often notice their hair becomes thicker. Estradiol is not in the men’s hair growth solution.
Melatonin - the hair follicle has melatonin receptors, studies have shown that when applied topically, melatonin increases the thickness of the hair, increases the rate it grows, and also helps keep the hair in the anagen stage (stays on the head longer).
Spironolactone - the hair follicle has androgen receptors, too many androgens cause hair thinning or androgenic alopecia (female or male pattern baldness). When applied topically, spironolactone blocks androgens/testosterone, therefore it helps in hair growth.
Finasteride - this medication promotes scalp hair growth and prevents hair from falling out. The way it works is that it prevents testosterone from turning into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is responsible for hair loss in both men and women.
Minoxidil/Rogaine - Minoxidil helps regrow hair and slows future hair loss in hair thinning and androgenic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness). How it works is thought to be due to its vasodilating effects (widens the blood vessels), the hair follicle then receives more oxygen-rich blood. It also thickens the hair follicle so the hair may also thicken.
Hair grows only millimeters per month, it can take up to 6 months to notice a difference. Consistent application is necessary.
Contact Michelle at Holistic Health By MK for more information on customized hair growth solutions.
