{"id":28707,"date":"2020-03-23T16:07:23","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T16:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=28707"},"modified":"2020-03-19T16:53:22","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T16:53:22","slug":"do-nutritional-supplements-help-hair-loss-drugs-work-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/hair-growth\/do-nutritional-supplements-help-hair-loss-drugs-work-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Nutritional Supplements Help Hair Loss Drugs Work Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The best treatments for hair loss are Propecia and its generic equivalent, finasteride. Adding dietary supplements to your hair loss treatment plan probably won\u2019t hurt, but it\u2019s unlikely to significantly improve the outcome.<\/em><\/p>\n

Widely acknowledged as the most effective treatments available for male pattern baldness, Propecia and its generic equivalent, finasteride, have been shown to halt hair loss in up to 86 percent of men using it in clinical trials. Even more impressive, these drugs stimulated hair regrowth in 65 percent of those participating in the trials.<\/p>\n

These impressive results prompted the American Hair Loss Association<\/a> to recommend finasteride, which is also the active ingredient in Propecia, as \u201cthe first line of attack for all men interested in treating their male pattern baldness.\u201d<\/p>\n

Can I Do Even More?<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s almost inevitable that men fighting male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) would wonder if they couldn\u2019t get significantly better results by adding dietary supplements known to support hair health to their treatment regimens. Sadly, the answer to that question is \u201cprobably not,\u201d although it\u2019s unlikely to have any real negative effect on the health of those who decide to take the supplements and might even help a little.<\/p>\n

Interviewed by Yahoo Lifestyle<\/a>, Michelle Henry, M.D. a clinical instructor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College, agrees that finasteride (Propecia) is the treatment of choice for those who are serious about fighting hair loss. For those who would prefer to wage that battle without committing to prescription drugs, Henry suggests that such supplements as biotin, collagen, saw palmetto, adaptogens, and plant-based proteins would probably be most helpful.<\/p>\n

Other Supplements Listed<\/h3>\n

To Henry\u2019s list of supplements that might help in the fight against hair loss, editors at GQ.com<\/a> add flaxseed oil, folic acid, niacin, selenium, vitamins A and C, and zinc.<\/p>\n

However, GQ\u2019s editors say that while these supplements, at least in and of themselves, probably won\u2019t work, they won\u2019t hurt you either and could be beneficial to those who have diets low in these nutrients. But for real results, they suggest, you\u2019re probably best advised to take your money and pay for a visit to a dermatologist who could get you started on finasteride or Propecia.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a Lifelong Commitment<\/h3>\n

If you do decide to fight your hair loss with Propecia\/finasteride, be aware that it\u2019s probably going to be a lifelong commitment. These drugs produce results, but any progress they make on hair regrowth will almost certainly disappear once you stop taking the medications.<\/p>\n

Both Propecia and finasteride are dispensed in tablets of 100 mg, and the recommended daily dose is one 100 mg tablet. As of March 2020, the average prices of Propecia and finasteride per 100 mg tablet were $4.35 and $1.91, respectively. This means the average monthly cost (based on 30 days) for the drugs would be $130.50 for Propecia and $57.30 for finasteride.<\/p>\n

Ordering Your Drugs Online<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll need a prescription to purchase either Propecia or finasteride. Many men have found that they can save both time and money by ordering these drugs through eDrugstore.com, a longtime online medical facilitator based in Tempe, Arizona. Its March 2020 price for finasteride is $1.25 per 100 mg tablet, reducing the monthly tab to only $37.50.<\/p>\n

Better yet, eDrugstore\u2019s prices encompass not just the drugs you\u2019re ordering but a number of time- and money-saving services as well. Shipping and handling are free, sparing you the hassle of trips to and from the local pharmacy.<\/p>\n

And for those who don\u2019t yet have a prescription, fear not for eDrugstore has got you covered. Its complimentary online consultation service will schedule a telemedicine encounter between you and a physician licensed to practice in your state. If the doctor decides that you\u2019re an appropriate candidate for the drug, a prescription will be authorized. To learn more, visit eDrugstore\u2019s \u00a0Hair Loss page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The best treatments for hair loss are Propecia and its generic equivalent, finasteride. Adding dietary supplements to your hair loss treatment plan probably won\u2019t hurt, but it\u2019s unlikely to significantly improve the outcome. Widely acknowledged as the most effective treatments available for male pattern baldness, Propecia and its generic equivalent, finasteride, have been shown to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28708,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[80],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-28707","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hair-growth"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t