Do You Recommend Revivogen? Does Minoxidil Lose Its Effectiveness Over Time?
September 28, 2008 by Spencer Kobren
I currently live in UK and I find that it is fantastic that your show provides support to hair loss sufferers, a real problem. I wish we had similar programs in the UK too, I just think we are a long way behind. I have been trying hair loss products mainly minoxidil, and natural hair supplements (B complex etc) and I have got two questions:
1) Does minoxidil lose its effectiveness in preventing hair loss in the long term?
2) I saw a product call Revivogen and on the website they claimed that it has been recommended by the Bald Truth and I’m just trying to confirm it as they look somewhat legitimate. I would greatly appreciate if you can answer those questions.
Kindest Regards,
Zack
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Dear Zack,
Thanks for the kind words. I do believe that Minoxidil loses its effectiveness over time, however I do not suggest that you discontinue the product abruptly if in fact you believe it is no longer working for you.
Stopping cold turkey can throw you into a tremendous shed. If you plan on stopping the drug, take several months to slowly wean off of it to minimize this effect. I would also suggest that you speak to your doctor about potentially starting treatment with Propecia. In my opinion, if you really want to save your hair you have to effectively lower DHT.
As far as Revivogen is concerned, at this time we do NOT recommend any Non-FDA approved product for the prevention and treatment of hair loss. Many years ago I believed that “natural” DHT inhibitors might actually have an effect, but after years of anecdotal evidence to the contrary I can no longer recommend these products. I am surprised that it says that they are recommended on their website. Thanks for the heads up!
Hope this helps.
Spencer Kobren
Host of The Bald Truth Radio Show
Founder, American Hair Loss Association
Founder and Director of Consumer/Patient Affairs, International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons (IAHRS.ORG)
Dear Spencer:
You mention in the above response
“but after years of anecdotal evidence to the contrary I can no longer recommend these products”
are you referring to all herbal supplements on the market these days? I am currently taking a DHT blocker called Provillus, I have been on it for 3 months don’t really see any results.
Yes, I am referring to products like Provillus. Here’s a simple rule of thumb, look for The American Hair Loss Association seal before purchasing any product or service that claims to stop, prevent or treat hair loss.
I,m a former long time listener .I haven’t been able to listen for a while since I work Sunday nights.Anything new on hair multiplication?I tried propecia and minoxidil as well as revivogen.I’m a norwood 6 and have been losing my hair for over 30 years.i’M 48 YEARS OLD and starting losing my hair when I was 17.Anything new on dutasteride or the laser comb?Are there any new possibilities as far as treatments?
anything new on hair multiplication or dutasteride?any other promising treatments?I’m out of the loop because I work sunday nights now.I tried,propecia,minoxidil and revivogen nothings helped so far
spencer called me at home once after I went to see Dr.Bernstein and Dr.BaxaI.I,m a norwood 6….48 years old….not a hair transplant cannidate.
hey, i was wondering is revivogen worth getting as it is natural substance in blocking DHT, than taking propecia?