Special hair loss shampoo products are expensive, so is there any substance to their claims? If the cause of your hair loss has been traced back to problems in the scalp area or a hormonal imbalance, then they could be a solution for you.

If your scalp is not washed regularly, chemicals build up on the surface. When your hair naturally falls out, this build up can prevent new hair growth from penetrating through the surface. If your hair does manage to grow, the new growth tends to be weaker and prone to falling out.

Washing your hair using a mild shampoo on a regular basis and thoroughly rinsing away any residue is enough for most of us to stop the protein build up on our scalp. Massaging the scalp during shampooing also acts as a stimulant for the blood circulation to the hair follicles to promote new hair growth.

So, if regular shampoos do all of this, why use a special hair loss shampoo? If your hair loss is caused by your hormones, the drugs contained in these products work with your body to bring your hormones back into balance. As a result of suppressing certain hormones that prevent hair growth, your hair should be able to grow back again. Hair loss shampoo will also keep your scalp clean and healthy by having the same benefits as using a regular shampoo.

Naturally, any product that affects your hormonal balances can cause side effects. You should be fully aware of these before starting treatment. The hair loss shampoo products that tend to work the best contain either Rogaine or Propecia.

However, before buying one of the hair loss shampoo products, I would recommend consulting with a medical professional to nail down the cause of your hair loss as hormonal. If it isn’t then it is unlikely that these products will work for you.