New Hair Loss Formulations from Empower Pharmacy

Empower Pharmacy now offers the following Hair-Loss formulas:

Latanoprost Foam
0.003%
30 mL


Latanoprost/Finasteride Foam
0.003/0.1%
30 mL


Minoxidil/Ketoconazole
Scalp Solution
3/1%
60 mL


Minoxidil/Ketoconazole/Spironolactone/Azelaic Acid
5/2/2/12.5%
60 mL


Minoxidil/Azelaic Acid Lotion
10/5%
60 mL

Are there any legitimate positive reviews of real people showing real results ?

There are a few medications which have shown to be effective for the treatment of alopecia when applied topically. These medications are available at compounding pharmacies like Empower who specialize in making custom medication formulas


Here is a list of ingredients that are typically included in some combination;

Latanaprost- A double-blind scientific study published in the May 2012 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has found that latanoprost, a drug that mimics naturally-derived compound molecules called prostaglandins, significantly increases hair density on the scalp after 24 weeks of treatment in young men with mild hair loss. Latanoprost, like the eyelash restoration drug bimatoprost (better-known by its brand name Latisse), has been used to treat glaucoma. And like bimatoprost, latanoprost has been used to treat eyelash alopecia. The scientists who conducted the study sought to determine if latanoprost could stimulate hair growth when applied topically on the scalp.

Ketoconazole- Ketoconazole, an anti-fungal medication, can also be effective in stimulating new hair growth if you suffer from androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia, also called male and female pattern baldness. Dihydrotestosterone is the hormone responsible for shrinking hair follicles in people who have this condition. In addition to killing fungi, ketoconazole is also helpful in countering the effects of Dihydrotestosterone.

Spironolactone- used orally to treat females suffering from pattern baldness caused by excessive androgens and who do not respond well to minoxidil. Spironolactone is usually prescribed as a tablet which helps reduce water retention (edema). It will also lower testosterone and androgen levels produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands. Typically this would be a therapy specific for woman who experience pattern baldness. Spironolactone can be also used in a topical scalp solution in combination with other ingredients designed to treat hair loss. Men can also use Spironolactone topically for the same objective, to reduce the effect of androgen hormones on the scalp. This is a great option for men who do not want to take any risk using Finasteride.

Azelaic Acid- a naturally occurring substance found in whole grains that contains a mild antibiotic designed to reduce harmful bacteria from the skin. It is also said to be a potential inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase in human skin. A reduction of this enzyme reduces the amount DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) in the body and therefore, have a similar effect to finasteride; the active ingredient in FDA approved oral hair loss solution Propecia (finasteride).

Minoxidil- the number one treatment prescribed for male and female pattern baldness. It helps to increase blood flow bringing more nutrients and oxygen to the hair follicle. Minoxidil is best applied topically

Topical minoxidil fortified with finasteride: An account of maintenance of hair density after replacing oral finasteride. Finasteride acts by reducing dihydrotestosterone levels, thereby inhibiting miniaturization of hair follicles in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Oral finasteride is associated with side effects such as decreased libido, sexual dysfunction, and gynecomastia. Topical finasteride can be considered for hair density maintenance after initial improvement with oral finasteride, thereby obviating the indefinite use of oral finasteride. Topical finasteride may absorb less systemiacally than oral finasteride, therefore reducing the side effects associated with oral finasteride.

Interesting video about making your own hair loss solution

I strongly advise anyone thinking about using finasteride in a topical should first visit propeciahelp.com and read about the recent testimonials of some members claiming to have got PFS from using the topical. Most are in the "member stories" section. If you're not familiar with "PFS" just google it.