Jenna
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How does Finasteride and Dutasteride work? Are there any side effects?
Finasteride and Dutasteride work by partially blocking the enzyme (5-alpha-reductase) responsible for converting testosterone into the active metabolite DHT. Dutasteride lowers DHT a bit more than ...
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What is tretinoin?
Tretinoin is a prescription form of vitamin A. At higher concentrations it is used to decrease wrinkles by encouraging new skin formation and peeling of superficial skin. At lower concentrations,...
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How does Minoxidil work?
Minoxidil increases the circulation to hairs which help to keep them in their growth phase, and reduce the shedding process. Topically, Minoxidil is available over the counter in a 5% preparation, ...
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What causes male or female pattern baldness?
Both male and female pattern hair loss generally stem from genetics (hereditary), and are hormonally mediated. They are called “pattern” baldness because they tend to follow particular patterns (ha...
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What is the best way to apply your Topical Blends?
Dispense the indicated number of pumps into the palm of your hand. Use your index finger from the other hand to dab product and apply a very thin layer to the areas that are actively thinning. Do...
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Can men use your topical treatments together with finasteride or dutasteride containing pills?
Yes, it is highly encouraged in the treatment of male pattern hair loss to use a DHT blocker (such as Finasteride or Dutasteride) both topically as well as by mouth. While a DHT blocker taken orall...
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How does Blends™ hair loss treatment work?
Blends™ creates custom compounded topical and oral prescription compounds using the best FDA approved active ingredients as well as essential hair vitamins and minerals to promote significant hair ...
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What causes hair loss in women?
Female pattern hair loss is very common and unfortunately not discussed as much as male pattern hair loss. Female pattern hair loss tends to cause a range of mild to moderate to severe thinning th...
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When do men start losing their hair?
25% of men experiencing hair loss will start noticing it by the age of just 21. Two-thirds of men will experience hair loss by the age of 35. Some men experience hair loss more significantly than...
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Are Blends™ topical compounds FDA approved or FDA cleared?
The FDA does not directly approve compounded medications, however each of the active ingredients in a compounded formula are individually FDA approved, although the use of an FDA approved medicatio...