Review of Provillus vs Profollica
Hair loss is a concern for tens of millions of people, male and female. By the age of 35, approximately 40% of men have hair loss that is noticeable, and this figure rises to 65% by age 60. In women, it's estimated that 20 to 25% of women will have female pattern baldness. While male pattern baldness proceeds in a fairly predictable pattern with the hairline receding, in women hair loss is a general, all over thinning.
There are a number of approaches to treating hair loss. Perhaps the most radical treatments are hair transplants and the use of prescription drugs that are normally used to treat prostate enlargement. While these two hair loss treatment methods do work in some people, they are expensive, and in the case of the prostate drugs, they must be continued for as long as you want to keep your hair. If you stop taking these drugs, you'll start losing hair again. The prostate drugs are never prescribed to women of childbearing age because of the risk of birth defects.
There are over-the-counter and mail order treatments for hair loss too, and some of them work better than others. Two of these products are Provillus and Profollica, both of which promise hair regrowth.
Provillus has two formulas: one for men and one for women. Both formulas contain Minoxodil as their active ingredient (5% in the men's formula, 2% in the women's formula). This is a drug that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use by men and women for hair regrowth. It used to be available by prescription only, but is now available without a prescription. Minoxodil inhibits a substance called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. DHT causes hair follicles to grow hair for shorter and shorter time periods. The hairs sprouted tend to become thinner and thinner until they simply stop producing hair altogether. By inhibiting DHT, Minoxodil, the active ingredient in Provillus, encourages hair regrowth.
ProFollica uses a combination strategy to fight hair loss and encourage hair regrowth. It includes a shampoo, a gel, and a nutritional supplement. The exact formulation is proprietary, but is based on ability to block DHT and increase blood circulation in the scalp. The gel contains several plant extracts, including Kigelia Africana extract, ginko biloba extract, cinnamomumb zeylanicum extract, salvia sclarea extract, and panax ginseng root extract. The salvia sclarea extract attaches to DHT to help neutralize it, while the other ingredients stimulate the scalp's blood circulation.
Provillus will not help hair loss that is due to cancer treatment, certain medications, or the effects of serious illness. The Provillus topical solution for men contains Minoxodil 5%. The dietary supplement contains Vitamin B6, Biotin, Zinc, Saw Palmetto Extract, Nettle Root, Pumpkin Seed, Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng), and Muria Pauma bark extract. The topical solution is applied twice a day and the dietary supplement is taken twice a day. The women's formula contains 2% Minoxodil, and the dietary supplement contains Vitamin B6, Biotin, Magnesium, Horsetail Silica, and Para-Amino Benzoic Acid. The topical solution and dietary supplement are to be taken twice a day.
ProFollica shampoo is to be used daily. It removes excess sebum and unclogs hair follicles to allow unobstructed hair growth. The Activator Gel stimulates hair back into the Anagen, or growing phase. It is massaged into the scalp daily. This reduces DHT levels on the scalp, allowing growth of thicker hair. The nutritional supplement provides nutrients essential to healthy hair, with two dozen vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are necessary for healthy hair and follicles.
Provillus comes with the Minoxodil solution and dietary supplement and costs $49.95 for a one-month supply, $89.95 for a two-month supply, $149.95 for a four-month supply, and $199.95 for a six-month supply. It comes with a 90-day money back guarantee.
ProFollica is sold by the kit which includes the shampoo, gel, and dietary supplement. One kit is $89.95, two kits are $169.90, three kits are $239.85, four kits are $299.80, and five kits are $349.75. It comes with a 60-day money back guarantee.
While both of these hair loss treatments promise hair regrowth and provide testimonials, Minoxodil is the only one that has been evaluated and approved by the FDA for producing hair regrowth.
