Reason #2: Topical Solutions – The Quick Fix That Doesn’t Last
You’ve likely seen the commercials for minoxidil showing happy gents with revived hairlines.
Minoxidil works by opening up blood vessels to stimulate growth and block DHT. The problem is that it isn’t cheap and requires messy application twice daily.
To add to that, only about 40% of users see results and any new sprouts reverse course once you stop applying it. What’s more, minoxidil may initially cause shedding before any regrowth.
Other topical options like laser devices have limited evidence behind them to support the fact they even work.