How to Make Minoxidil Better

	What Hinders Minoxidil from Working Well Sebum from sebaceous gland blocks the hair follicle. Minoxidil therefore, cannot penetrate the sebum as well to get to the dermal papilla (where hair growth occurs). Minoxidil which contains 30%-60% alcohol, stays on the surface causing in many cases, irritation and itching of the scalp and drying of the hair shaft. Minoxidil works at the dermal papilla, not on the scalp surface. Limited Penetration = Limited Results!
	How to Make Minoxidil Work Better HLCC Scalp Therapy Dexpanthenol 12% - Utilize Dexpanthenol to break up and dissolve sebum. Dexpanthenol also hydrates the Stratum Corneum layer (outer layer of skin around the hair shaft) making it more permeable to gases and liquids, such as Minoxidil. After Dexpanthenol has hydrated the outer layer and dissolved the sebum, Minoxidil* in carrier solution penetrates down to the dermal papilla.
	Carrier Enhancement Agent - Carrier is a product which neutralizes the alcohol in Minoxidil to allow for better penetration and less irritation and dryness of the scalp. Remember, Minoxidil only works at the dermal papilla level, not on the scalp, so if it can't penetration it can't work. Minoxidil* in carrier solution can penetrate down to the dermal papilla and regrow hair better. The FDA says it regrow hair, we just help it do it better! *Minoxidil is available at HLCC/CHR in several strengths from 2% - 15% and can be mixed with Tretoin, Saw Palmetto and Finasteride for even better results.

Steps to Make Minoxidil Better

1. Mix with Carrier Enhancement Agent. The carrier lotion is the result of years of research and development. The carrier maintains Minoxidil in a liquid state longer allowing it to penetrate down into the follicle where it will have the maximum effect on the growth of the hair shaft. Use of the carrier lotion allows you to use less Minoxidil to achieve a larger effective dosage level by converting it into a liquid that is more easily absorbed. Pharmacia & Upjohn Company recommends using 2ml of Minoxidil daily but because of the improved delivery system, the amount of Minoxidil needed was significantly reduced (by 50%) to 1ml daily.

2. Effective monitoring of treatment- Pharmacia & Upjohn provided no means of patient monitoring for Minoxidil effectiveness. The result of this is many patients are unable to evaluate results and are inclined to discontinue the use of Minoxidil. At HLCC, you'll receive a monthly check up and monitoring plan free. This includes all future check ups (we like to see you every 1 to 2 months), digital pictures and microscopic pictures and analysis and scalp evaluations. We want you to know exactly and scientifically how your treatments are working so together we can adjust your treatment plan to how you respond to treatments (everybody responds a little differently). We then can adjust your plan to you hair loss needs, goals and budget. We offer free monthly scientific checkups and digital pictures.

3. Better Application Methods - Pharmacia & Upjohn failed to recognize the importance of intrafollicular drug therapy. The result of this is that they provided application methods that were not suited to this new type of therapy. The key to the carrier is the unique method of application. The use of the Scalp Scripts Shampoo, Carrier Lotion, and Dexpanthenol (12%) allows Minoxidil to reach the hair follicle, making it much more likely to obtain the desired result of hair growth.

4. Increasing concentration of Minoxidil & adding other agents

   • Minoxidil now available in 10% solution and 15% liquid & cream*
   • Add Topical Saw Palmetto
   • Add Topical Progesterone*
   • Add Topical Spironolactone*
   • Add Topical Finasteride*
   • Combining with Topical Tretoin 0.025%

    

"Dr. Bazzano, who is an adjunct associate in dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine, believes the two agents work synergistically. Retinoids can initiate cell growth and differentiation not stimulated by Minoxidil. Likewise, Minoxidil can produce mitogenic and vasodilatory action not obtained with the retinoids, said Dr. Bazzano, who has a doctorate in biochemistry. Since retinoic acid has been shown to increase percutaneous absorption, it is possible that the increased absorption may have positively affected the amount of Minoxidil reaching the hair follicle."