Helping Hair Growth With Progesterone

Topical Progesterone is has been used since the 1970's as a cream for hair loss. Not many studies have been conducted to how effectively Progesterone works in treating hair loss. However, there are already several products out there which use progesterone as a main ingredient.

Background

• Progesterone is a highly structured compound that is similar to testosterone. It uses the same enzymes as testosterone to connect with an androgen receptor. Thus, the progesterone compound is able to act as an androgen.

Negative Studies

• There was a study taken where 12 men, between the ages of 18 and 39. used topical progesterone for 10 to 48 months for baldness. None of the men's hair grew during that time. In fact, six individuals actually had more thinning and six had the same. (Androgeneticalopecia.com)

Positive Studies

• In a 12-month study of how hydroxyprogesterone - 11 alpha lotions affected 18 men, the group turned out to have an increase in anagen hairs. nine out of the ten had improvements. Seven out of the eight had a decrease in anagen hairs. (Androgeneticalopecia.com)

Best Results

• The best method to achieving hair regrowth is to apply a one or two percent topical concentration of progesterone cream to your head. The most common dosage used is 10-40 mg per day depending on whether you are a man or woman.

Warning

• If you are a woman, do not exceed the 10-40 mg per day dosage or you may begin to experience menstrual irregularities. It may be a good idea to consult a doctor about the cream before using it and if the cream gives you irritation, a rash or other irregularities, seek medical advice immediately.