Vitadil 5A Hair Regrowth Treatment

Vitadil 5A is a topical hair regrowth treatment for men that is made by the company Scalp Med. Its main active ingredient is minoxidil, of which it contains 5%, according to publichealthforums.com. Minoxidil is an FDA-approved hair growth stimulant that is also used in a number of other hair regrowth treatments, such as Rogaine. With any type of topical treatment, it is important to follow the specific instructions included with the product. However, there are some basic strategies for Vitadil 5A that can help.

Combining Formulas

• According to greyhairloss.com, Scalp Med recommends that for best results you should use Vitadil 5A in combination with—not surprisingly—two other Scalp Med formulas. One of these formulas is another topical treatment called NutriSol-RM. According to the above source, the main ingredients in NutriSol-RM are likely natural DHT—or dihydrotestoterone—blockers, such as beta-sitosterol and palmetto. DHT is a naturally occurring compound in the body, although an overabundance of it can disrupt normal hair growth patterns. DHT blockers thus help prevent it from forming. Another product that Scalp Med recommends you use in combination with Vitadil 5A (and NutriSol-RM) is a hair-thickening spray called Cortex Enlarger. This spray gives your hair the appearance of being thicker and fuller, but does not actually contribute to the growth process. You can purchase all three formulas—Vitadil 5A, NutriSol-RM and Cortex Enlarger spray—in a single kit. The Scalp Med website points out that for your convenience you can combine the Vitadil and the Nutrisol in a single bottle and apply them at the same time.

Sticking With It

• Sticking to a regiment of applying a topical hair regrowth formula can be difficult in itself. When this is compounded with unpleasant side effects caused by that formula, the difficulty increases. According to publichealthforums.com, using Vitadil 5A can lead to scalp itch and other irritation, as well as an initial increase in hair loss. Other side effects, which occur less regularly, include dizziness, faintness, chest pain, swelling of the hands or feet, weight gain, and arrhythmic heart beat. All of these side effects—particularly the initial hair loss—can be discouraging for Vitadil 5A users, and for that reason, according to the above source, many discontinue use before the formula has had time to work. Scalp Med’s website also points out that it is likely, though it depends on your specific condition, that any hair your grow using Vitadil 5A will eventually fall out once use is discontinued. For these reasons, it is important that you stick to your treatment schedule and apply Vitadil regularly.