I Tried Every Hair Loss Treatment on the Market: What Actually Works (Honest Review)

About this Video

• Video Title: I Tried Every Hair Loss Treatment on the Market: What Actually Works (Honest Review)
• Channel: Spencer Gilmore
• Speakers: Spencer Gilmore
• Duration: 00:16:31

Introduction

This video provides a personal review of various hair loss treatments by Spencer Gilmore, the creator of Hair Rescue. He discusses the effectiveness of each product on a scale of 1 to 10, whether he continues using them, and notes any side effects. The review covers FDA-approved treatments, supporting treatments, natural and supplement treatments, and experimental treatments.

Key Takeaways

• Minoxidil: Rated 7/10 for effectiveness. Maintains hair and provides some regrowth; foam version preferred. Minimal side effects.
• Finasteride (oral & topical): Oral rated 8/10, but caused side effects (lowered libido and energy). Topical rated 7/10, fewer side effects but still noticeable.
• Ketoconazole shampoo: Rated 6/10. Helps with scalp health and may offer mild hair loss benefits; use 2-3 times a week.
• Microneedling: Rated 7/10. Stimulates growth factors and improves topical absorption; use once a week with alcohol-free treatments.
• Red light therapy cap: Rated 5/10. Stimulates cellular activity, but results are limited; best as an addition to an established routine.
• Biotin: Rated 3/10. Only beneficial if a deficiency exists.
• Saw Palmetto: Rated 4/10. A weaker DHT blocker than finasteride.
• Pumpkin seed oil: Rated 3/10. Modest results shown in studies, but the speaker saw no personal benefit.
• Castor oil, rosemary water, rice water: Rated 2-3/10 for hair loss prevention but 6-7/10 for hair quality. Improve hair health and appearance.
• GHK-Cu and copper peptides: Rated 6/10. May stimulate hair follicles and improve scalp health, but results vary.
• Latonoprost: Rated 7/10. Glaucoma medication used off-label; potential side effects include irritation and skin darkening. Requires medical supervision.
• RU58841: Rated 8-9/10. Highly effective experimental anti-androgen; stopped hair loss and accelerated hair growth in the speaker's experience. Not FDA approved.
• Pyrolutamide: Rated 6/10. Weaker than RU58841, currently undergoing clinical trials.
• Neutrifol: Rated 3-4/10. Expensive supplement blend; benefits comparable to proper diet and nutrition.
• Ravita shampoo & conditioner: Rated 5/10 for hair loss prevention, 8/10 for hair quality. Improves hair health; contains ketoconazole.
• Hair growth shampoos: Rated 3/10 overall. Limited effectiveness due to short contact time with scalp.