FDA Approved Medications:
- Minoxidil = Rogaine (over-the-counter liquid or foam)
- Finasteride = Propecia (prescription medication)
External Means to Reduce DHT
- Shampoo hair daily
- Use shampoo with clobetasol (stops excessive production of DHT)
- Use shampoo with Shen Min (herb) (prevents DHT development)
- Use pumpkin seed oil. Rub it onto scalp before bedtime. (inhibits DHT Formation)
- Black Tea (rinse hair after shampooing, then apply conditioner)
- Nettle Tea (rinse hair after shampooing, then apply conditioner)
- Diluted apple cider vinegar (rinse 2x/week - remove dead skin cells)
- Massage scalp (5 minutes/day - stimulates follicles, increases circulation)
Internal Means to Reduce DHT
- Take herbs that reduces DHT
- Increase zinc levels (Reduces DHT production)
- Increase isoflavones
- Increase biotin (food or biotin supplements)
- Increase phytosterols
- Increase Vitamin C
- Increase iron levels (deficiency can lead to hair loss)
Herbs:
- Saw palmetto supplement (stops DHT formation)
- Pumpkin seeds or extract
- Primrose oil
- Pygeum extract
- Emu oil
- Green tea (liquid or tablets) (flavonols, catechins)
- Nettle tea (3-4 tsp. + 2/3 cup water, tablets form available, reduces DHT)
- β-Sitosterol supplement (phytosterols)
- He Shou Wu (Chinese herb, increases circulation to scalp)
- Quercetin
Foods that contains zinc:
- Oysters
- Toasted Wheat Germ
- Veal Liver
- Low Fat Roast Beef
- Roasted Pumpkin Seed
- Dark Chocolate
- Cocoa Powder
- Lamb
- Peanuts
- Crab
Foods that contain isoflavones:
- Soy protein
- Edamame
- Tempeh
- Miso
Food that increases phytosterols:
- Wheat germ
- Use sesame oil, corn oil, canola oil, or olive oil
- Peanuts, almonds, macadamia nuts
- Brussels sprouts
- Rye bread
Foods That Contains Biotin:
- Egg yolk
- Liver
- Whole wheat bread
- Cheddar cheese
- Pork
- Salmon
- Raspberries
- Avocado
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