syban

Hi Syban,

 

Revivogen claims to contain ingredients capable of inhibiting type I and II 5-alpha-reductase. This could account for the increased shedding. The timeline of the hair character change seems quick. Frankly, I think it would take more than a day - or 1-2 uses - to see this type of reaction.

 

Good luck.

Hello Future HT doc,

I would like to know your opinion on the product...Do you think it could be effective using it with Rogaine?

Hello there..

I use regaine in daily basis for some time now and I have developed new hair (small and medium) on the hairline. I tried Revivogen and in the second day of use the small hairs turned yellowish and lifeless, like they had lost their body. Is this damage caused by revivogen? The site tells you to apply at night and wash off at morning. I usually wash every other day my hair so maybe the oils were too much ? any opinions? I have noticed increased shedding as well.

do you have a dry scalp

No actually it has a tendency to get oily

Syban,

 

I tried searching the internet for the specific ingredients in Sebamed shampoo, but didn't find anything conclusive. Does the shampoo contain anything that claims to topically block DHT (i.e. ketoconazole, saw palmetto, etc)? I know it claims to be "soap less" and slightly acidic (pH of 5.5), but I'm not sure either of these would have accelerated your hair loss.

Hello F_HT Doc,

It is actually seba med anti hairloss shampoo because they have a variety of different shampoos. This one has caffeine and gingo miloba which are for microstimulation and increased bloodflow. So I do not think they have any dht blocking ingredients. I do not know then why it did me harm (if it did). Does increased bloodflow means more DHT to the scalp? Could this be a factor? The good nutrients go there as well but if it is more DHT along with more nutrients I think since I have hairloss it is worse theoretically?

Hello all,

I've been using Regaine and Revivogen combination with very good results for some time now. Lately in the past 2 weeks I decided to add (greedy man) an anti hairloss shampoo called seba med in the mix to see if it gives something more. The problem is that I have noticed increased hairloss (medium to small hairs fall) which got me to look maybe one month before or more. I noticed also that this fits the period where I started this shampoo. Could the shampoo caused this hairloss??? It works with caffeine and gingo miloba which claims it increases the blood flow around the follicles.. It says do not leave no more than 2 minutes and I have observed this instruction. Maybe it spoils the minoxodil-revivogen combination? What do you guys believe? I am thinking to stop this.

P.S. At the same period i stopped taking vitamins for hair, just to give my liver a rest. Dont know if this relates.

Hi Peter,

 

I'm glad you were able to continue the minoxidil. As you probably know, it and finasteride are the only two preventive medications approved by the US FDA for the treatment of androgenic alopecia. If you experience adverse side effects from the anti-androgen medications, your preventive options may be a bit limited. Do you use a ketoconazole-based shampoo like Nizoral or Revita? Many members report positive benefits from the combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and a ketoconazole shampoo or minoxidil and a ketoconazole shampoo alone.

 

Good luck.

Hello Future HT doc,

I have typed nizoral and a site explaining products and ingredients along with side effects said that hairloss is one of the rare side effects of nizoral ...This is very disturbing to hear especially if this is what we try to avoid right? Even if this is a rare chance..

This is the site : KETOCONAZOLE SHAMPOO - TOPICAL (Nizoral) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

Crafter,

 

Almost all the evidence I've seen is data in scientific sources proving the theory behind the technique, not results demonstrating efficacy. I think this is the work being performed right now. Especially from Dr. Mwamba and the invitro bisection technique.

Hair multiplication and stem cell therapies are both highly anticipated and often rumored. At the present time however, no one has yet started phase III (the critical phase for determining efficacy) of research in these areas. Unfortunately for hair loss sufferers, this means that a hair loss cure or even new and revolutionary hair loss treatments based on these procedures are unlikely to become available within the next 8 to 10 years.

HOPE IS LOST !!!!!!