Compare HairGenesis® to Provillus Hair Loss Treatment

For men and women concerned about pattern hair loss, it is important to buy the best hair loss treatment product available. One of the better known hair growth product lines, Provillus, contains saw palmetto and the drug minoxidil. While much research has been conducted on minoxidil, and while some excellent research has been conducted on HairGenesis® --- which contains a uniquely potent form of saw palmetto --- we are unaware of any research specifically proving utility for the proprietary composition in Provillus against pattern hair loss, either in men or women. On the other hand, HairGenesis® is supported with published medical research specifically showing that our proprietary formulation actually works.

Provillus Review

What is Provillus

The Provillus product line consists of an ingestible oral supplement containing saw palmetto, stinging nettle, pumpkin seed and other substances, and a minoxidil-containing liquid to be applied to the scalp.

What Provillus Costs

A six-month supply is advertised online for $199.95

What is Claimed

As advertised, Provillus appears designed to treat male pattern hair loss and hair loss in women. Provillus seems to rely on inferential and direct testimonials rather than formal scientific research. Because the Provillus line is based in part on the activity of minoxidil, Provillus points to research testing minoxidil for hair loss.

Where's the Proof?

To our knowledge, there is no peer-reviewed published research supporting the proprietary admixture contained within the Provillus line in the treatment of pattern hair loss. Nor have we found any peer-reviewed scientific research testing Provillus in men experiencing hair loss or women experiencing thinning hair.

What Can Go Wrong

Minoxidil has been shown to offer benefit in stimulating hair growth in men and also women but the drug also comes with a list of potentially serious health warnings. The Provillus website also touches on this subject by stating several warnings such as: ..."Stop use and ask a doctor if chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurs." Moreover, in the absence of definitive proof, such as that which supports HairGenesis®, it may be difficult for any product line, including Provillus to substantiate that their proprietary product will actually prevent hair loss and/or thicken the hair.

Why HairGenesis® Represents a Better Alternative

Unlike the drug-based hair loss treatments, HairGenesis® has never been linked to negative side effects of any kind. Unlike the non-drug based hair loss products, HairGenesis® has been proven safe and highly effective under IRB-monitored, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical research, as well as university-based formal research, now demonstrating a dual-mechanism of action against inflammation in the hair follicle and pathologic DHT. HairGenesis® is the only non-drug hair loss treatment formula supported with proven research published in the peer-reviewed medical and scientific literature (pubmed.com).

		Provillus
Active composition 100% natural botanically-derived product?
A dual proprietary composition shown via published medical research to block both 5 alpha-reductase-- enzyme trigger of DHT metabolism as well as pathologic inflammation of the hair follicle?
Available without a prescription?
Entire Treatment Regimen free from known potential negative side effects?
Minoxidil-Free Hair Loss Product?
Maximum Strength Product Suitable And Available For Both Men And Women?
Peer-reviewed Clinical Evidence shows benefit in treating frontal hair loss?
Proprietary composition successfully tested in IRB-Monitored, placebo-controlled, double blind research?
Clinical Results from proprietary composition published in peer-reviewed medical literature?

The above information was derived from publicly available data at the time the information was compiled, and is not intended to verify or dissuade any claims for any product other than HairGenesis™. The compositions of competing hair restoration products, and representations made by competitors about their respective products are subject to change. This web site is not responsible for the compositions or representations made by competing hair restoration products, or any errors or omissions that may occur as a result. At the present time, January 2009, no non-pharmaceutically derived hair loss treatment is technically required by the FDA to undergo placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical research. Nor is such research required to be submitted for validation and publication by and within the peer-reviewed medical literature. HairGenesis™ has undertaken these difficult, costly and time-intensive steps in the interest of demonstrating, for the benefit of consumers, its safety and efficacy under the most scientifically objective and stringent conditions. Among the non-drug based hair loss treatments, in successfully achieving these milestones, HairGenesis™ stands alone. Product Names are the trademarks of the companies represented by those products.