The science behind Sons’ hair loss treatments
Did you know two-thirds of men will experience some form of hair loss before the age of 35?
Thankfully treating hair loss is now easier than ever. That’s all down to brands like Sons who specialise in tailored, clinically-proven solutions to this common problem. Here’s everything you need to know about Sons and the science behind its treatments.
Understanding the roots of Hair Loss
The predominant cause of hair thinning in men is androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness. This hereditary condition is influenced by dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that can shrink hair follicles, leading to gradual hair loss.
Sons addresses this issue head-on with a combination of treatments designed to counteract DHT's effects and promote hair regrowth.
What is Minoxidil?
Minoxidil is most commonly known as one of only two clinically proven treatments for hair loss.
It was actually first approved as a tablet in 1979 to treat patients with high blood pressure. While the tablets worked for their intended purpose, patients also started noticing a curious side effect: the regrowth and improvement of their hair.
Minoxidil increases blood flow to the scalp, providing hair follicles with vital nutrients and oxygen. This nourishment gives damaged follicles the opportunity to recover from the damage caused by male pattern hair loss.
Minoxidil is effective at stopping hair loss in 84% of men (1), and results can be seen from 3 months (2).
Sons is the Irish license holder for Minoxidil, which means its medications have been through rigorous clinical testing and quality assessments prior to being made available for patient supply.
Exploring the Sons range
Sons also offers a range of complementary products designed to support your hair health and provide a 360 approach to taking on hair loss.
This includes Sons Strengthening Conditioner which contains Octopirox- a highly effective anti-dandruff ingredient - biotin, argan oil, and 11 amino acids - the essential building blocks for healthy hair. Another key ingredient is saw palmetto, a natural DHT blocker – one of the main causes of hair loss.
Taking on hair loss takes time. But being consistent with your treatments and products is key to seeing visible and long-lasting results.
Explore our range of Sons products [here] and show hair loss who’s boss today.
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