Scalpmed Reviews. Does It Work?

Scalpmed Reviews. Does it work?

I've received a lot of e-mails lately asking about the efficacy of "Scalpmed" hair loss products. For this reason I decided to write a brief summary of my appraisal of this latest infomercial product. Originally I figured it was just another high priced infomercial scam. But I've seen too many positive comments on blogs and message boards to simply dismiss it as such.

In deciding whether to purchase the Scalpmed routine you have to remember that it is not a fancy and convincing infomercial that will save your hair or regrow it. Your hair loss problem will improve based upon the ingredients that are actually in the product you are using! The short answer to whether Scalpmed is helpful is "yes", however it is not cheap.

The active ingredient in Scalpmed is minoxidil and is also known as Rogaine. Rogaine is the brand name version but there are much cheaper generic versions which contain the same active ingredient. Scalpmed contains other ingredients I have long suspected would be helpful for hair loss. One of those compounds is known as Beta-sitosterol. Although this substance is not proven by FDA standards to regrow hair I am convinced, from what I have seen, that is at the very least helpful for the condition. It theoretically helps by inhibiting DHT (the hormone mainly responsible for most hair loss in men and women).

Another ingredient in Scalpmed is called Sabal Serrulata. Sabal Serrulata is an herbal extract, a known anti-androgen and the lipido-sterol extract of the fruit Saw Palmetto. Sabal Serrulata has been shown to inhibit the formation of D.H.T. and to block the androgen receptors found on the hair follicles. This means it not only inhibits the formation of the hormone that causes hair loss but it also prevents DHT from getting into the cells and doing damage. Sabal Serrulata was also found to inhibit both types of 5AR found in the scalp Type I and Type II 5 Alpha - reductase (5AR is the precursor of DHT) and was able to reduce binding of D.H.T. to the receptors in various tissues.

One problem with Scalpmed, and really any product for hair loss either proven or unproven, is that people expect too much from a hair loss treatmant. Regrowing hair is still hard to accomplish. Especially if your follicles have not produced a healthy hair in the last 4 years. These follicles, in my opinion, have miniaturized (been destroyed) to the point where nothing will revive them. This is why a treatments like scalpmed can help you regrow hair you have recently lost but it will never regrow hair over slick bald areas that have been that way for an extended period of time. This is why you must attack the problem as soon as possible and not wait for your hair loss condition to get too severe.

So far I have read a significant amount of positive testimonials on blogs and message boards from scalpmed users. Even some that tried Rogaine first and yet still got far more benefit from Scalpmed. So maybe it is worth a try. At least for a couple of months. That way if it doesn't work you can still get a refund for the money you have spent. Another alternative would be to follow the routine below which I think would be even more effective.

1. Purchase and start using a shampoo product known as Nizoral. You can find it at any pharmacy. Walmart sell it too. It is located in the medicated shampoo section. The active ingredient is ketoconazole which is a known antiandrogen. An antiandrogen is a fancy way of saying that it blocks DHT. It will cost you about $14 for the large bottle which should last you a couple of months if you use it sparingly. Use it as directed twice per week.

2. Purchase the generic version of Rogaine which is minoxidil. Walmart sell this as well. You can buy a three month supply for around $19.

3. Purchase a product I manufacture called "Hair Muck". It contains a saw palmetto/beta sitosterol extract and concentrate. A 1 year supply will cost you $34.95 plus $5 shipping. This will enable you to make your own rough equivalent to Scalpmed. What you do is simply add 10 mls to a fresh bottle of minoxidil. A medicine cup is included with the hair muck to measure this out.

I believe the above routine will work better and also cost you a great deal less in the long run. The directions for adding the saw palmetto/beta sitosterol extract to your bottle of generic minox can be found at the link below. I call the finished product "Minomuck".

Click here for directions and purchasing supplies for Minomuck

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