Product Comparison
| Type | Brand | Product | What is it? | Active Ingredient (s) | Amazon Rating | Number of Reviews | Price Per Unit | Price Per Month | The Good | The Bad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | Nutra Harmony | Nutra Harmony Biotin | Supplement containing a very high dose of biotin | Biotin - 10,000 Mcg Collagen Keratin | 4.4 | 7,986 | $20.71 | $20.71 | ✓ Very highly rated on Amazon ✓ One of the highest doses of biotin available ✓ Inexpensive | ✓ May cause hair loss due to keratin content |
| Supplement | Viviscal | Viviscal Hair Growth | Low dose, drug free supplement with niacin and biotin | Niacin 12 Mg Biotin 120 MCG | 4.3 | 28,002 | $66.49 | $133.20 | ✓ Drug-free. ✓ Small, easy-to-swallow tablets ✓ Highly rated on Amazon | ✓ May not be suitable for those with marine product allergies ✓ Expensive ✓ May cause digestive discomfort |
| Supplement | Advanced Trichology | Advanced TrichologyDHT Blocker | Supplement containing saw palmetto, believed to be a natural DHT blocker | Zinc 15mgs Dht Blocker Proprietary Blend 1390 Mgs (Saw Palmetto Berry Extract, Green Tea Leaf Extract) | 4.3 | 10,820 | $43.95 | $21.90 | ✓ Highly rated on Amazon ✓ Approved by the American Hair Loss Association | ✓ Does not contain many of the more common natural supplements believed to combat hair loss i.e. biotin and niacin |
| Supplement | Nutrafol | Nutrafol Women's Balance Hair Growth | Very high dose (16,667% of RDA) of biotin | Biotin - 2500 MCG Saw Palmetto | 4.2 | 12,563 | $70.00 | $70.00 | ✓ Nice branding and packaging | ✓ Requires taking 4 capsules daily ✓ Capsules are large and taste bad ✓ Expensive relative to other supplements ✓ Active ingredient quantities are lower than some less expensive formulations |
| Supplement | Primal Harvest | Primal Harvest Primal Hair Complex 1 Pack | - | Zinc & Copper Biotin Keratin & Collagen Horsetail Extract | 4.1 | 511 | $30.55 | $61.20 | ✓ Plant-based | ✓ Potential digestive issues ✓ Expensive |
| Supplement | Armra | Armra Colostrum Bioactive BioavailableUnflavored | Early milk from cows in powder form | Bovine Colostrum 1g | 4.1 | 3,263 | $41.03 | $41.03 | ✓ Colostrum with no additives | ✓ Not vegan ✓ Requires up to 3-4 servings daily for best results ✓ Not suitable for mixing with hot liquids, which may limit some uses |
| Supplement | MD Plus | HairMD Plus Advanced Multivitamin Tablet | Supplement with some natural ingredients believed to be DHT blockers | Saw Palmetto Red Ginseng | 3.9 | 6 | $39.90 | $39.90 | - | ✓ Quantities of active ingredients not published |
| Topical | Vegamour | Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo | Topical biotin shampoo | Biotin | 4.2 | 1,052 | $34.20 | N/A | ✓ Smells good ✓ Doesn’t leave buildup on thin hair | ✓ Expensive ✓ It may make hair greasy |
| Topical | Rogaine | Men's Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Topical Aerosol | 5% minoxidil foam | Minoxidil 5% | 4.2 | 30,358 | $59.97 | $19.99 | ✓ Inexpensive ✓ Trusted brand ✓ 5% men’s Rogaine formulation is identical to 5% women’s formulation | - |
| Topical | Rogaine | Rogaine Women's 5% Minoxidil Foam | 5% minoxidil foam | Minoxidil 5% | 4.1 | 17,974 | $57.00 | $28.50 | ✓ Inexpensive ✓ Trusted brand | ✓ Requires consistent use ✓ May cause dryness or scalp irritation |
| Topical | Vegamour | Vegamour Gro Hair Serum for Hair Thinning | Topical serum with natural DHT blockers | Turmeric Caffeine Red Clover Blend | 4 | 3,896 | $48.00 | N/A | ✓ Many users report seeing positive results, especially in regrowing hair in areas like the temples and crown. ✓ Non-oily formula | ✓ Expensive ✓ Inconsistent results particularly in users who purchased from third-party sellers like Amazon. ✓ Oily hair the day after applying the serum ✓ Runny formula is difficult to apply and drips everywhere. |
| Topical | Hers | hers Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women | Topical 5% minoxidil foam | Minoxidil 5% | 4 | 1,965 | $39.99 | N/A | ✓ Foam dries quickly without much residue | ✓ Requires consistent use ✓ May cause dryness or scalp irritation ✓ Expensive relative to other minoxidil foams |
| Topical | Hers | hers Minoxidil Topical 2% Hair Regrowth | Topical 2% minoxidil serum | Minoxidil 2% | 4 | 1,962 | $28.98 | $14.49 | ✓ Contains Minoxidil. | ✓ Potential dryness or irritation |
| Topical | Vegamour | Vegamour GRO+ Advanced Hair Serum | Topical serum with ingredients that are not explained | Groactive+Complex Spanish Microalgae Plant Stem Cells | 3.9 | 41 | $78.00 | N/A | ✓ Nice packaging | ✓ Expensive ✓ Unclear what the active ingredients are |
| Topical | Spoiled Child | Spoiled Child A22 Biotin Boost Hair | Topical serum with biotin and niacin and natural DHT blockers (rosemary) | Biotin Niacinamide Rosemary Oil | 3 | 65 | $44.99 | N/A | ✓ No parabens, sulfates, or silicones ✓ Vegan | ✓ Application may be messy |
| Topical | Musely | Musely The Hair Topical Solution | Topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and spironolactone | Minoxidil Dutasteride Spironolactone | NA | NA | $30.00 | $30.00 | ✓ For women ✓ Contains concentrated prescription in a unique combination | ✓ Prescription required |
| Topical | Xyonhealth | Xyon Topical Finasteride | Topical compounded finasteride gel | Finasteride | NA | NA | $49.50 | $49.50 | ✓ A patented technology designed to minimize the systemic absorption of finasteride which is meant to reduce the risk of common side effects, particularly sexual side effects often associated with oral finasteride. | ✓ Requires an online consultation with a licensed healthcare provider ✓ Prescription required ✓ A compounded medication not been approved by the FDA. |
| Topical | Activeluxe | Active Luxe Hair Growth Serum | Topical isopropyl Cloprostenate serum | Isopropyl Cloprostenate | NA | NA | $105.74 | N/A | ✓ Only requires application twice a week | ✓ Not available on Amazon ✓ Website is difficult to navigate ✓ Seems to be a new product |
| Topical | Folichair | Folic Hair Micro Infusion System | Topical serum in an applicator that mimics microneedling | Rosemary Oil Caffeine Saw Palmetto Extract | NA | NA | $115.00 | N/A | ✓ Utilizes micro-needling to supposedly enhance absorption. | ✓ May cause irritation for users with sensitive scalps. ✓ Expensive ✓ Only contains natural supplements |
| Oral Drug | Happyhead | Supercapsule Spironolacton Minoxidil | Single-dose oral pill with spironolactone and minoxidil. | Spironolactone Minoxidil - 1.25mg | N/A | N/A | $89.00 | $89.00 | ✓ FDA-Approved ✓ Combines Spironolactone, Minoxidil, and Vitamin D3 ✓ Single daily capsule. ✓ Ongoing dermatologist support. | ✓ Prescription required ✓ Subscription required ✓ Expensive ✓ Designed for women (possibly unsuitable for men.) |