I am so glad that I was lucky enough to be born into my family. I am proud of the rugged individualists who form the trunk of my family tree and have enjoyed hearing tales of their strength and wisdom all of my life. Many of them were pioneers of the American West and led lives that required great determination in order to succeed. I like to think that I have inherited some of their best qualities. There is one thing that my ancestors have passed down to me that is not a blessing, however, and that is the genetic predisposition to lose my hair. You see, as talented and hard working as my forefathers were (and my foremothers, for that matter), many of them were bald. I don’t mean that they just had a receding hairline or a thin spot on top. Men (and even women) in my family tended to be totally and completely bald. Think “cue ball” and you’ve got the picture.

So, even though I am a female, I knew all through my growing up years that I was probably destined for the same fate. Sure enough, as I began to approach the age of forty, I realized that my hair was starting to thin. I also knew that there have been many scientific advances made in the area of hair loss since the days when my grandmother had to resort to wearing a wig. I did my research about possible treatments that would allow me to stop and even reverse the loss of my hair and found a terrific product that works for me. It’s called Provillus, and it has done wonders for my appearance, my self-confidence, and my overall attitude. If you have a family tree that is anything like mine you will want to know some of the things I have learned about thinning hair in general, and Provillus in particular. I’d like to share my knowledge here.

If you are concerned about thinning hair, you should know that many people are faced with the same predicament. Web MD says that in the United States, about 30% of men and women notice hair loss by the time they are thirty years old and about 50% of people experience it by the time they reach fifty. While the fact that thinning hair is a common problem does not improve your condition, it is important, because it has led to an abundance of research being done on the topic.

Since so many people are seeking a solution to their hair loss situation, pharmaceutical companies, dermatologists, and cosmetic manufacturers have been looking into ways to help people keep the hair they were born with. Of course, there are medical reasons why some folks lose their hair. These can include trauma, certain prescription drugs, and diseases that take a toll on the body’s ability to grow hair. For the purposes of this article, however, we will address the concerns of people like me that are losing their hair just because they are genetically predisposed to do so.

There are several ways to treat hair loss that involve surgery. Hair transplants can be performed that involve taking plugs of hair from areas of the scalp that have good hair growth and moving them to parts of the head that are sparsely covered. This is a painful, costly, and time-consuming procedure and can result in a sort of checkerboard appearance of the scalp that is not too attractive. It is also a process that has to be repeated at pretty frequent intervals if coverage is to be maintained.

Follicular transplants are also being done, which involves moving individual hair follicles from one part of the scalp to another. While this may result in a better appearance than hair plugs, you can imagine how much time and money it would take to see good results by moving one hair at a time.

A third surgical option is called scalp rotation and is performed by a surgeon who moves one part of the scalp to a different part of the head in order to improve hair coverage. This seems to work well in children who have lost their hair because of trauma or illness, but it is not effective in adults.

When I looked into these invasive and painful procedures and decided that they were not for me, I kept on searching for an easier, less expensive way to preserve my natural hair. That was when I found Provillus.

One of the things that impressed me the most about Provillus when I began my research was the fact that the company offers a different product for men than the one they provide for women. That’s because male and female hormones affect the way hair loss occurs, so different formulas are necessary.

The other thing that I was glad to see when reading about Provillus is that it contains Minoxodil. According to WebMD,  this is the only ingredient that has been approved by the FDA for use by both men and women. It has also been clinically proven to be effective for slowing hair loss as well as re-growing new hair.

When talking with other women my age about hair loss, I discovered that many of them blame themselves because their hair is thinning. They believe the myths that say perms, hair dyes, blow dryers or curling irons can cause their hair to fall out. None of this is true. Teasing your hair or spending hours in the sun do not cause the problem either. The truth is that the most common reason that women lose their hair is because of their heredity. Female Pattern Baldness (also known as Alopecia) is the cause of 95% of hair loss among women. That’s actually pretty positive news because Provillus is designed to treat FPB. It can help you stop losing your hair and even cause damaged hair follicles to start re-growing.

The Provillus website is very honest when it says that their product will not help solve the problem of thin hair when it is caused by conditions other than FPB. For example, many women will notice a loss of hair during pregnancy or right after childbirth. This, however, is caused by the shifting hormones in a woman’s body, and her hair will return to normal when those hormones stabilize. Likewise, some women lose their hair because of a thyroid imbalance. This condition needs to be treated by a physician and cannot be helped by Provillus.

If you are part of the vast majority of women with thinning hair that is due to Female Pattern Baldness, though, there is help for you. Provillus comes in a two part formula that has helped many women regain the hair of their youth. The first part is a topical lotion containing Minoxidil that you apply to your scalp twice a day. It should be used on dry hair, and rubbed gently into the scalp. It is designed to stimulate your hair follicles to produce thicker hair and to re-invigorate damaged or dying follicles. As I have discovered myself, it is quick and easy to apply and does not interfere with any styling products that I use.

The second part of the Provillus system is a nutritional supplement. It comes in the form of a capsule and contains several natural ingredients to promote the production of healthy hair. Some of the ingredients in this supplement are Vitamin B6, Biotin, and Magnesium, and they will all enhance your overall health while they boost hair production.

The Provillus formula for men in similar to that for women, but in some important ways, it is very different. Male Pattern Baldness differs from FPB in that men typically lose their hair on the crown of their heads or develop a receding hairline. Women, on the other hand, tend to notice an all-over thinning. Scientists have discovered that one particular male hormone is mostly responsible for MPB. It’s called dihydrotestostrone (DHT), and as it circulates through the bloodstream it tends to attach itself to hair follicles. The follicles grow thinner and thinner hairs until they eventually shrivel up and stop producing all together.

Minoxidil is the ingredient that can stop DHT from choking off a man’s hair follicles, and it is the basis for the topical solution in Provillus for Men. It is applied twice a day to a dry scalp and gets results in 2-3 months. The system for men also contains a capsule filled with nutritional supplements that are especially formulated to help men maintain healthy hair and overall well-being.

The Provillus Company is very responsible in pointing out several precautions that should be observed when using their products.

• Be sure you wash your hands after using the topical solution.
• Do not apply to a sunburned, injured or irritated scalp.
• Men should not use the product made for women, and vice-versa.
• Anyone taking prescription drugs should consult a doctor before using Provillus.

If you follow these common-sense precautions, you should not have to worry about any adverse side effects at all.

Whenever I am shopping for a new product, I check to make sure that the company is willing to stand behind what it sells. Provillus passes this test with its 90-day money back guarantee. If you try Provillus and don’t like it for any reason, you can return unopened bottles for a refund. This kind of a warranty goes a long way toward building my confidence in a product.

I’ve been using Provillus for several months now, and I’m thrilled with the results. My hair feels better, and looks fuller. I’ve even had people ask me if I’ve lost weight! I guess a full head of hair and the renewed confidence it brings has made me look better in many ways. I hope you’ll give this product a try and let it help you bring back the youthful appearance that you remember.