This being the six month anniversary of my provillus use, I figure that it high time I gave everyone a little update on the current state of my hair since I have begun using this wonder drug. Ahh provillus, what would I do without this supplement that provides key ingredients for a healthy hair and scalp along with a topical that has been proven to regrow hair that was once thought lost forever?  Up a creek without a paddle I suppose, or still wallowing in my own “bald guy” depression like I once was. Wearing a hat to formal functions, refusing to take it off for anything. 

A little hairstory

I suffer from your typical male pattern baldness which I was lucky enough to inherit from my grandfather on my mother’s side. At least I assume it was Gramps, since my old man still has a pretty good head of hair for a 60 something year old. Since I always had sort of a high forehead, I took me a while to accept that I was indeed losing my hair. i finally accepted my fate in my mid twenties, when i looked in the mirror and began to see little mole marks on my head appear in place I once had hair. I finally went and got my straggly long hair cut off and started to gird myself for a life of baldum.

Okay, so I did put up some sort of a fight, I started using that thickening shampoo, VIve for men, that you find in the store and even experimented with various styles of comb overs to see if I could fool anyone. For a few years there, I think i went everywhere in my trusty old cap, hoping nobody would realize what horrors I was hiding beneath it. Then I resorted to the good old fashioned super short buzz cut, figuring that maybe people would assume I choose to be bald.

Provillus discovered

Finally, one day six months ago I was cruising online and came across a blog site that touted the amazing benefits of Provillus. It said all the right stuff and even offered a full refund if it did not work, so I figured I would give it the ol’ college try and purchased a six month supply. Provillus works in two different ways: first  the minoxidil based topical solution which you apply to your head twice a day to help regrow hair, second they have a supplement that you take once a day to keep your hair healthy. Minoxidl is one of the only substances that is approved by the FDA to regrow hair. It works by stopping DHT from strangling the hair follicle, allowing you to keep growing your hair. DHT is the testoterone based hormone that is thought to be the big culprit behind male pattern baldness. This supplement contains stuff like B complex Vitamins, which are essential for healthy hair along with herbal extracts like Saw Palmetto and Muira Puama which have been used for centuries as a way to combat baldness.

It took a few months to see some results, but after about twelve weeks, I started to see fuzzy new hairs popping up in my horseshoe area. Now, six months later I am actually seeing some real bonified results. the hair in the middle of my noggin is getting thicker and I am no longer mortified to walk around town without my trusty cap. i already sent out for a full year supply of Provillus hair loss and I plan to use this miracle elixer for as long as I am able too. it is the best dollar a day that I have ever spent. 

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How it is done

Scalp reduction ( or alopecia reduction) surgery involves removing the balding part of the scalp and then stretching  a hair bearing part of the scalp over to cover up what has been removed and suturing it into place.  In order to be effective, this procedure needs to be done by a very skilled surgeon and the ideal scalp reduction candidate needs to meet certain requirements before this procedure can be safely done.  This procedure is sometimes done alone, or in combination with hair transplant surgery depending upon the desired aesthetic effect that the patient and doctor agree upon. Scalp reduction is also sometimes done along with brow lift surgery in order to remove brow lines or crows feet.  The procedure takes around four hours to do and you will probably have to take pain killers and antibiotics for a few days afterward in order to deal with the discomfort.

Ideal patients

Since scalp reduction is a procedure that involves moving a big chunk of scalp at one time, men who suffer from the typical horseshoe shaped balding spot are the most ideal candidates for the procedure. Since women tend to lose their hair in patches, alopecia reduction surgery is not usually recommended for them.  Since skin from one part of your head is going to be stretched over another scalp elasticity is also another important factor in this procedure. having a good supply of donor hair is also important.

Complications

Since this is a medical procedure involving cutting and suturing, complications can occur.  Scarring at the suture lines and “stretch back” of the scalp have been known to occur. there is also a chance of infection and there is not a guarantee that the hair on the stretched piece of scalp will survive.  Also, you may need to go back for further treatment as your androgen alopecia continues and other balding spots appear on your head.

How it looks

If done by a highly skilled hair restoration physician, alopecia reduction can make your hair line disappear overnight and give you the full head of hair that you are looking for.  However, this will not stop your ongoing hair loss, just keep at bay for another 5 to ten years.

Cost

Scalp reduction surgery can be done for anywhere between 2,000 to 10,000 bucks depending on the state of your scalp and the skill of your surgeon. If some guy offers to do it for you for a few hundred bucks and takes you to a storage shed where the only instruments that you see are some box cutters and a roll of fishing line, my suggestion to you is to politely decline the offer.

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There are some of us “baldys” out there who have enough financial resources and cojones to go under the scalpel and get ourselves a new head of hair Hollywood style. Hair transplant surgery is an extremely effective way to eliminate the old bald spot  that you currently have on the back of your head, however this surgery is  costly, time consuming and painful. On the plus side after enduring the pain and the hit on the pocketbook, you could emerge with a new head of hair that Shatner himself can be proud of.

Plugs

Hair transplant surgery involves taking tiny pieces of skin  from the back of your head and plugging them into the top of your scalp. Each of these tiny plugs contain several hair follicles which are unaffected by DHT and will grow the hair you so desperately desire. This surgery can be done by either a dermatologist or a cosmetic surgeon, and might have to be done several times as your genetically based hair loss (androgenic alopecia) progresses and other parts of your scalp are revealed.

The cost and the quality

A good hair transplant doctor typically charges around 5 dollars a graft, which does no sound like much until you realize that a typical patient is going to need anywhere from 1500 to 3000 transplants, so be prepared to come up with around 10 Grand to get the full treatment. The quality of the the transplants really depends upon the skill of the doctor. The best and brightest plug artists can make your new hair look so natural that even the barber that you have been going to for years will be fooled. However the better the doctor, the more it is going to cost you. Also note: if you are bald as Telly Savalis, you might be able to get a discount ( bulk) rate on your numerous grafts.

Healing time

Hair transplant surgery is reportedly less painful than a root canal but hurts more than a full body waxing. Most doctors will use a local anesthetic during the procedure. You can look forward to feeling a bit of numbness and soreness for a few days afterward. There is generally some initial scarring but if you go to a top notch clinic, you could probably start going around hat free after a week or two.

Results

Getting that new hair make take a while, but on the plus side it should last a lifetime.  The new hair transplants should start to grow after three or four months, but it will first come out very fine since it is new hair. After about a year, your should have a head of mature hair that you can obsessively run your fingers through, jump into the swimming pool with confidence with, or whatever else those guys in those commercials do.

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Biotin and PABA

Besides Vitamin B6, the provillus supplement also contains Biotin, which is also a member of the extremely important Vitamin B complex group. Biotin is an essential vitamin for the development of hair, skin and nails. Research has found that the lack of Biotin in the system can lead to alopecia ( i.e. hair loss).

Para amino benzoic acid (PABA) is another sort of member of the B complex family that is  included the Provillus for women supplement. While  most scientists will not officially declare PABA an official member of the B vitamin group, there has been studies that show that taking it can help stop graying hair. PABA also has strong antioxidant properties which can also help stop your hair from falling out prematurely.

The minerals

One of the most important minerals that the supplement contains is Zinc. Studies have shown that Zinc combined with B6 has the potential to stop DHT production and help grow new hair. Zinc will also help boost your immune system which will keep your body interested in growing new hair instead of spendin all its free time fighting off disease.

Magnesium is another essential mineral in the fight against hair loss, and of course the good people over at Provillus were sure to include it in their formula. Magnesium is a building block for bone and hair growth and Magnesium deficiency has been shown to lead to bald patches.

Horsetail extract

Horsetail is a descendant of a tree like plant that existed way back during the Paleozoic era ( around 400 million years ago). The Romans and Greeks used it as a medicinal remedy for things like ulcers and open wounds and it is still used today as a form of alternative medicine. Horsetail  contains high sources of silica, which is a mineral that is essential to hair growth and it also a powerful antioxidant

Nettle Root

Nettle Root is a natural alpha 5 reductase blocker, which is the enzyme that is thought to be responsible for blocking hair growth in follicles. It is also shown to be a blocker of aromatase which is an estrogen enzyme that can lead to hair loss. Besides that it is also has antioxident value.

Pumpkin Oil

Pressed pumpkin oil has been used for years as a remedy for an enlarged prostate. Since it seems to help with prostate problems it is thought that pumpkin oil is a powerful DHT inhibitor that can be effective against hair loss.

Eleuthero

Also called Siberian Ginseng, Eleuthero is yet another natural source of DHT blockage. Besides reducing testosterone levels, Eleuthero also reduces stress levels which can be another cause of hair loss.

These are just some of the effective additives that are included in the Provillus Hair loss package. Provillus is one of the only treatments that treats hair loss on the scalp and from within also.

Reading the ingredient list on my provillus supplement bottle, my curiosity was peaked by a certain ingredient that was contained within. Alongside the natural ingredients of Saw palmettos, Uva-ursi, nettle root, pumpkin seed, and  eleuthero root; was a listing of an ingredient with a fun sounding name: muira puama. Being the sort of person who likes to know exactly what is going into my body, I decided to do more research.

Potency wood

Muira puama (ptychopetalum olacoides) is a small shrub like plant from South America that has been used as a traditional medicine by indigenous rain forest tribes of the Amazon River Basin for centuries. The name Muira Puama means “potency wood”, which makes a lot of sense since one of its main uses has been to treat sexual problems. Besides being used to encourage libido, the bark and root of this plant has many other reported properties. It has been used to treat gastrointestinal disorders, ease nerve pain, to increase clarity, treat depression and also help with hair loss.

Muira Puama is best known for its stimulating properties, Taking the bark or root of the plant in proper doses has a positive stimulating effect on the body giving the user a sense of well being. Taking too much can lead to feeling of restlessness and trouble sleeping. Research has also indicated that Muira Puama plays an important role in protein synthesis and enerhy metabolism which can lead to healthier bone structure and hair expansion.

While evidence of Muira Puama as an treatment for male pattern baldness is rather weak, its postive effects on the system when it is combined with other natural ingredients makes it an important part of the Provillus supplemental regimen. It presence could help your body synthesize the vital proteins that your hair needs in order to stay healthy and firmly in place on top of your head.

Bonus side effect

If you are one of those people who are using a finasteride and minoxidil combination to help combat your male pattern baldness, muira puama could could help counteract the the problem of lowered sex drive that many men roprt having after using finasteride.