Hair Loss Prescriptions

Most hair loss researchers agree that the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the main culprit behind hair loss. DHT occurs naturally in both men and women, but it is present in much higher levels in men. It affects hair growth by lodging in hair follicles and causing them to shut down or fall dormant. In order to stop and prevent hair loss, DHT has to be prevented from lodging in hair follicles. This is the fundamental basis for most hair loss prescriptions.

Most hair loss prescriptions decrease the amount of DHT in the bloodstream. With lower amounts of DHT in the bloodstream, the hormone has a reduced effect on the hair follicles and causes less hair loss. In order to maintain the results, users must continue to take hair loss medication. Otherwise, levels of DHT will return to normal, and hair loss will continue.

Collateral Damage from Taking Hair Loss Prescriptions

Some debate exists as to whether or not DHT has benefits for the body that should considered when treating hair loss. As hair loss prescriptions suppress DHT, it is possible that those benefits are lost. For example, there is a direct link between DHT and sexual libido. DHT suppression could cause decreased sexual libido, a known side effect of hair loss prescriptions.

At Kevis, our externally applied products also prevent DHT from affecting hair follicles, but they do not reduce the level of DHT in the body. Consequently, they carry no risk of side effects related to DHT suppression. By specifically targeting the hair follicles themselves, our products are able to reduce or stop hair loss without causing collateral damage.