Hair Supplements
Dietary supplements (vitamins, minerals, herbs) that some believe will reduce hair loss and promote healthy hair regrowth. 

Natrecia - a natural dietary supplement formulated by Dr. Razack for treating androgenic alopecia or benign prostate enlargement. Includes Saw Palmetto Extract; Beta Sitosterol; Rye Pollen Extract; Pumpkin Seed Extract; Lycopene; Zinc; Vitamin B6; Phosphorus; Calcium etc.
 Vendor: Dr. Razack

Crinagen (5% azelaic acid + zinc + B6 + Grape Seed Extract et al) - azelaic acid can effect up to 90% DHT inhibition according to a study reported in the British Journal of Dermatology.
Vendor: Dr. Razack

Zinc Oxide - One of the core treatments in Waseda's regimen. Numerous confirmed its effectiveness in generating vellus hairs. Key ingredients are Zinc Oxide powder, Boric Acid or Ascorbic Acid, Corn Starch & water. This product has been used by many who confirmed that vellus hairs appear in a relatively short period of time. Homemade

S-Maltoside - A topical herbal treatment that functions as both an DHT inhibitor as well as a hair growth stimulant. Waseda compares this agent to using both Propecia and Topical Minoxidil at the same time. Has been shown to generate terminal hairs in studies. This product is currently only available from Pola in Japan and marketed under the name GSS - Growing Short S. 

Bayberry - Bayberry (Myrica Rubra - Oriental / Myrica Cerifera - Western) is a potent DHT inhibitor. According to the researcher of bayberry, Dr. Matsuda. "Extracting 1g bayberry bark root with 5ml 50% ethanol solution, and putting 1/10 of the solution on the target. The INHIBITING RATE OF DHT was 80.7%." Bayberry is dose dependent and has few known side effects. Waseda recommends adding Bayberry for a more potent formula of Morehairin. 

Anti-inflammatory
Inflammation such as seborrhoeic dermatitis is one of the most common causes for hair loss. Scalp inflammation can also be caused by long term use of propylene glycol and alcohol based products such as topical minoxidil. 

Emu Oil - nature's anti-inflammatory agent for hair, skin and scalp with potential for enhancing hair growth.
Vendor: HairMedics

Tea Tree Oil - Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial topical agent. Gentle for the scalp and yet strong enough to kill ringworm, head lice and even stubborn bacteria such as staphylococcus.   
Vendor: Dr. Razack 

Licorice - Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) is a sweet herb that possesses significant anti-inflammatory properties – It is  indispensable for Morehairin and highly recommended for Souhakuhi. You can even add licorice extract to topical minoxidil. - Homemade. 

Hair Growth Stimulant
Products that many believe will stimulate existing hair growth. Some products work by enhancing cells and vascular proliferation while others may prolong the anagen phase of hair cycle. 

Procyanidin/GSE/Morehairin -  Topical extract from apples or grape seed. Substantiated by clinical studies to be a potent hair growth stimulant. Waseda indicated that this agent switches vellus hairs to terminal hairs for him.
Vendors: Dr. Razack | Homemade

Souhakuhi - A topical herbal extract that has the ability to shorten telogen (shedding) phase of the hair cycle and work as a hair growth stimulant. Key ingredients include Mulberry Bark Root, Kanzo, Shik on, and Ethyl Alcohol (or Vodka). - (Homemade)

Senburi - Original Mohkatsurin includes this herb. It is a special herb commonly available in Japan and has been traditionally used for alopecia areata. Almost all hair loss treatments in Japan contain Senburi. Waseda believes that Senburi may work by stimulating dermal papillae cells division and by improving blood circulation.

S-Maltoside - A topical herbal treatment that functions as both an DHT inhibitor as well as a hair growth stimulant. Waseda compares this agent to using both Propecia and Topical Minoxidil at the same time. Has been shown to generate terminal hairs in studies. This product is currently only available from Pola in Japan and marketed under the name GSS - Growing Short S. 

Amashiso -  Waseda's most comprehensive analysis on the mechanisms of hair loss and his explanation of Amashiso as a potent PKC as well as TNF-alpha inhibitor which serves to be one of the most effective prevention for hair loss. This section is a MUST READ for anyone who would like to see substantive clinical studies behind Waseda's formulas.

Androgen Receptor Blocker
These compounds block the pathway of androgens by competitively binding to androgen receptor sites in cells and tissues and thereby inhibiting the harmful effects of androgens on hair cells. 

Topical Fina-Spiro - According to Waseda, this Fina-Spiro topical anti-androgen cream when used in conjunction with Bayberry extract is probably the strongest and most potent in the world. - Homemade.

If the above basic information proves insufficient, try the following elaborate discussions:

Success Stories.

Helpful Hints / Links
   
-Fina_spiro Cream

-Zinc Oxide

-GSE/Morehairin/Procyanidin

-Souhakuhi

-Licorice

-Senburi

-S-Maltoside

-Bayberry

- Misc / Dermovan

Jan 10 - Jan 16, 2005
All Natural & Supplements:  Laminaria Extract Increases Outer Root Sheath Cell Growth

Recently, stem cells discovered in the bulge region of the outer root sheath (ORS) are found to be able to induce the anagen phase in the hair follicle cycle. In an attempt to research for growth-promoting agents for the ORS cells, some studied the effect of various botanical extracts on the growth of cultured human hair follicles. Among the studies conducted, Laminaria angustata extract was found to be able to increase the ORS cell growth. Further, hair-growth in the shaved skin of C3H mice was also promoted by the topical application of the extract.

Jan 03 - Jan 09, 2005
All Natural & Supplements: Oxicell: Liposomes Based Glutathione (GSH) and Superoxide Dismutases (SOD).

Superoxide dismutases (SOD) are enzymes which destroy or neutralize superoxide free radicals and are reported to be beneficial for hairloss. Excellent info on SOD can be found at http://www.phoenixlongevity.com/
sod.html. Glutathione (GSH), on the other hand, is a component of the defense system, synthesized mainly by photosynthesis. Recent study (http://abstracts.aspb.org/pb2003/
public/P44/0727.html ) suggest that GSH has an indirect effect on hair root formation via its effect on CPC.

Here’s an excerpt about the new product OXICELL: "OXICELL represents a significant breakthrough in the field of natural medicine, particularly in the area of antioxidant supplementation. OXICELL is a metabolic cream that transports a stabilized form of glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) into the bloodstream via transdermal liposomal delivery methods. The plasma markers of GSH and SOD are not raised when these are supplied orally; therefore, effective transport into the bloodstream via liposomal delivery as found in OXICELL is preferential. The transdermal method of delivery, known as liposomal delivery, is one in which lipid spheres called liposomes surround GSH and SOD, transporting it through the skin until it reaches the blood supply"

Dec 20 - Dec 26, 2004
All Natural & Supplements:  High Doses of Oral L-cystine, Gelatin & Vitamin A Beneficial for Diffuse Hair Loss.  A study by Universitats-Hautklinik und Poliklinik, Freien Universitat Berlin concluded that long-term oral therapy with high doses of L-cystine and gelatin in combination with vitamin A may have beneficial effects on diffuse hair loss. Two experiments were conducted, one on 36 test subjects and the other on 47 test subjects. Significant improvements were reported for both experiments.

Dec 20 - Dec 26, 2004
All Natural & Supplements:  Protandim to be Released Feb 2005 ! If you believe that anti-oxidants can help fight hairloss, you may want to look into the Feb 2005 release of Protandim.  According to the distributor, this product has been demonstrated to decrease oxidation by as much as 60% in humans in just the first 30 days of intake. Protandim is not an antioxidant.  It works by inducing the body to produce more of its own natural antioxidant enzymes, eg: Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (CAT) and Glutathione Peroxidase (GPX) etc. to fight oxidation.  Protandim allows these enzymes to be produced within the cells where oxidative stress actually occurs.  This is in contrast to traditional antioxidant supplements which have to pass significant digestive and absorption barriers.

Dec 20 - Dec 26, 2004
All Natural & Supplements:  Beta-sitosterol Now The Most Popular Supplement in the Forum.  Lately many in the All Natural & Supplements forum have added Beta-sitosterol to their regimen.  Some even reported good results from it. Here’s a brief description about this supplement: “Beta-sitosterol is the active ingredient in saw palmetto berries, which have been used for centuries to treat patients with prostate and urinary problems.  The active ingredient in saw palmetto as well as other herbal remedies such as pygeum, stinging nettle, and pumpkin seeds is beta-sitosterol.  One capsule usually contains 300mg of beta-sitosterol. You would have to eat 2 lbs. of saw palmetto to get the same amount of beta-sitosterol one 300mg capsule.  This is 3000 times more potent than saw palmetto.”.  Some recent comments from people who reported good results with this supplement. Click here for more info.

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Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2004
All Natural: Anti-DHT supplement, ONE pill to rule them all !

Information courtesy of Jacob.

If you are shopping for an anti-DHT dietary supplement for hairloss, you may want to check out what Jacob has found. This product contains most supplements that are known to have anti-DHT effects.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size 4 Capsules
Servings Per Container 22
Amount Per Serving %DV
Zinc (as zinc picolinate) 10 mg 65%
Saw palmetto extract (fruit) 320 mg ?
Quercetin Dihydrate 200 mg ?
Rye Pollen extract 200 mg ?
Stinging Nettle Root extract 100 mg ?
Pygeum Africanum extract
(African Prune) bark 50 mg ?
Beta Sitosterol 60 mg ?
Green Tea leaf extract 40 mg ?
Lycopene extract (fruit) 20 mg ?
Pumpkin Seed extract 25 mg ?
Bioperine Complex 16 mg ?
Ginger root extract+, Piper longum extract+, Bioperine?
Black Pepper extract (fruit)?

Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2004
All Natural: Study confirms effectiveness of Saw Palmetto on Androgenetic Alopecia. The study was conducted on 38 men and 28 women. “Results: the results showed a significant 35% hair increase both on number and mass, and a contemporary 67% decrease superficial sebum in the 1st group. Group 3 revealed a hair increase of 20% with a contemporary decrease of deborrhea 35%. Group 2 had no results.”

C. Fasulo
A. Linguiti
L. Bosco
P. Morganti
RA Satriano
BioMedical Trichology and
Dermatology Clinic
Battipaglia, Italy

Secretary General of the International Society of Cosmetic Dermatology (ISCD)
Cosmetic Dermatology
University of Naples, Italy

Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2004
All Natural: Hair Again ingredient list. Courtesy of Jacob in the topical forum. A synopsis of 12 ingredients in the Hair Again topical formula and their effects on hair. BETA GLUCAN, BETA-SITOSTEROL, CoEnzymeQ10, GLUTATHIONE, LIPOIC ACID, PROGESTERONE, VITAMIN E, QUERCITIN, MELATONIN, S.O.D. (superoxide dismutase), VITAMIN A, VITAMIN D.

Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2004
All Natural: Connection between Vitamin D3, PTHrP and hair growth. A lengthy discussion. Some studies have shown that Vitamin D3 downregulates PTHrP and may act as a promising BMP4 inhibitor. Click here to read forum discussion.

Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2004
All Natural: Vitamin D & Hairloss. An in-depth discussion with numerous clinical references on vitamin D and hairloss. Click here for forum discussion.

Oct 25 - Oct 31, 2004
All Natural: Emu Oil: nature's best anti-inflammatory agent. Emu oil is a chemical derived from a kind of bird commonly found in Australia.
Touted as one of nature's best inflammatory agents, research has shown that emu oil can have positive effects on various kinds of skin, hair and scalp disorders. Check out the most comprehensive summary for emu oil and its potentials as a treatment for hairloss.

Apr 19 - Apr 25, 2004
All Natural: Targeting the mitochondrial (powerhouse of cells) when treating hair loss. 

Apr 19 - Apr 25, 2004
All Natural: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of saw palmetto as inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia.

Apr 12 - Apr 18, 2004
All Natural: Find the right alcohol to formulate your homemade topical treatments. 

Mar 15 - Mar 21, 2004
Topical & All Natural: New study found topical melatonin effective in increasing anagen hairs in female pattern baldness patients.  

Mar 31 - Apr 06, 2003
Topical: BX3.4's pulsed electromagnetic hair management system now available in the United States. Find out why this new treatment has recently made major news in Europe.

Jul 22 - Jul 28, 2002
Studies showed that Nicotinamide (aka niacinamide) enhances adaptive response. Information courtesy of Mike (MKP) in Waseda forum.

Jul 15 - Jul 21, 2002
Consumer Alert: excess lead found in Nature's Way Nettle Root capsules. Call 800-283-3323 for refund or details. Information courtesy of Ephemeral Blackjack in Waseda forum.  

Jun 17  - Jun 23, 2002
We need your inputs. First draft of PTH/PTHrP, Emu Oil and T3 questions for Dr. Holick is now available. Please comment on the questions and advise whether they should be revised. 

Jun 17  - Jun 23, 2002  
Male Pattern Baldness theory: an interesting discussion started by HairlessJoe in Waseda's forum 35. 

Jun 10  - Jun 16, 2002  
Thank you Trey for posting Gary Null's all natural approach to hair loss. Clinical studies showed that Activated Oxygenated Serum (AOS) equally effective as minoxidil. 

May 27  - Jun 02, 2002
Bacteria Induced Baldness: 10 HairSite regulars participating in Growth Response free trial offer. Check out transcripts of interview between Tyler Durden and Growth Response.

May 27  - Jun 02, 2002
Dr. Lindenbaum's Follicle Nutrient Serum (FNS) has been available for a month now. HairSite has compiled all FNS testimonials, good and bad, in the Personal Journal forum. 

Apr 8 - Apr 14, 2002
Iron absorption and women's hair loss - a possible explanation why iron supplements alone may be insufficient as a treatment...more  

Mar 4 - Mar 10, 2002
Iron deficiency and women's hair loss - a comprehensive analysis...more    

Jan 21 - Jan 27, 2002
Waseda's Regimen Updates - Waseda's Jan 2002 pictures now available. Also, Lynx in Waseda forum is sharing is picture with us on a monthly basis as well...more

Dec 11 - Dec 17, 2001
Waseda's December pictures now available in our gallery. Check to see how well Waseda's topical regimen works for him since March this year....more 

Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2001
Waseda's October's pictures now available...more

Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2001
Amashiso - Formulated Based on Waseda's Most Comprehensive Analysis on Mechanisms of Hair Loss...more

Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2001
Long Term Use of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors and Risk of Immune Disease...more

Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2001
The Hydraulic Influence in Androgen Related Hair Growth. Implications in Autoimmune Disease...more

Sep 17 - Sep 23, 2001
Waseda's September's pictures now available...more

Aug 27 - Sep 3, 2001
Zinox LipoCeuticals - Bringing the first Liposomes based Zinc Oxide treatment to the market...more

Aug 13 - Aug 19, 2001
Waseda's before and after pics for August is now available. Find out how well Zinc Oxide, Morehairin and Souhakuhi treatment work for Waseda, ...pics

Jul 6 - Aug 12, 2001
New evidence suggesting irreversibility of hair follicle damages and the importance of early diagnosis and early treatment...more

Jul 6 - Aug 12, 2001
Please give us feedback on JB's Theory of DHT Shrunken Hair Follicle Stimulation. A 3-page hypothesis. .. more

Jul 23 - Jul 29, 2001
Waseda's Regimen is the hottest treatment these days. So what exactly is Waseda's Regimen and why is it so unique ?  ..more

Jul 16 - Jul 22, 2001
Dr. Razack releasing 3rd version of Crinagen with added potency of  grape seed extract - Proanthocyanidin....more

Jun 25 - Jul 1, 2001
Hair loss may signal a bigger problem. Read our article on Hair Loss & Internal Disease..more 

Jun 18 - Jun 24, 2001:
Arcon Tisane - Saw Palmetto at Caviar Prices, better off simulate your own with Fenugreek and Saw Palmetto...more

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