Medications

PhysiPro Zole

Ketoconazole

1. What is Ketoconazole?

Physician Promise brand that includes ketoconazole: PhysiPro Zole™

It is an antifungal but when prescribed at 2% level it is more effective but requires physician approval. It has been shown to stimulate hair growth.

Mechanism of action: Ketoconazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis by interacting with 14-alpha demethylase, a cytochrome P-450 enzyme that is necessary for the conversion of lanosterol to ergosterol, an essential component of the membrane.

Finasteride

Finasteride

1. What is Finasteride?

Physician Promise brands that include finasteride: PhysiPro Grow™ and PhysiPro Grow+™

It is commonly used for hair loss or enlarged prostates.

Mechanism of action: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor and decreases levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate and scalp

For hair loss the dose is 1 mg every day for at least 3-6 months

2. What does Finasteride do for my hair?

It maintains or increases the amount of terminal hairs in the anagen phase of hair growth cycle

Biotin

Biotin

1. What is Biotin?

Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin known as Vitamin B7. It is commonly used to strengthen hair, skin, and nails.

Mechanism of action: Biotin also acts as a coenzyme for multiple carboxylases in humans, and it changes the irreversible carboxylation of acetyl-CoA to malonyl-CoA. These enzymes are vital in numerous metabolic processes.

2. What does Biotin do for my hair?

There is evidence that suggests Biotin can strengthen hair follicles if taken daily.

3. Is Biotin safe to use?

PhysiPro Grow+™

Fluocinolone

1. What is Fluocinolone?

Physician Promise brand that includes fluocinolone: PhysiPro Grow+™ Mechanism of action: Corticosteroids inhibit inflammatory responses to a variety of inciting agents including multiple inflammatory cytokines. They inhibit edema, fibrin deposition, capillary dilation, leukocyte migration, capillary proliferation, fibroblast proliferation, deposition of collagen, and scar formation associated with inflammation. It is not metabolized by the skin.

2. What does Fluocinolone do for my hair?

PhysiPro Grow™

Minoxidil

1. What is Minoxidil?

Physician Promise brand that include minoxidil: PhysiPro Grow™ and PhysiPro Grow+™ Mechanism of action: potassium channel opener that delivers oxygen, blood, and nutrients to hair follicles when applied to the scalp

2. What does Minoxidil do for my hair?

It is a potent vasodilator and when applied to the scalp bring increased oxygen and blood flow to the hair follicles that lead to new hair growth

3. Is Minoxidil FDA approved?

Yes, minoxidil is FDA approved for hair loss treatments

Minoxidil (men and women)

Minoxidil

1. What is Minoxidil?

Physician Promise brand that include minoxidil: PhysiPro Grow™ and PhysiPro Grow+™ Mechanism of action: potassium channel opener that delivers oxygen, blood, and nutrients to hair follicles when applied to the scalp

2. What does Minoxidil do for my hair?

It is a potent vasodilator and when applied to the scalp bring increased oxygen and blood flow to the hair follicles that lead to new hair growth

3. Is Minoxidil FDA approved?

Yes, minoxidil is FDA approved for hair loss treatments

PhysiPro Flash™

PhysiPro Flash™ (Sildenafil rapid dissolve tablet)

1. What is Sildenafil rapid dissolve tablet?

Physician Promise brand: PhysiPro Flash™

Active ingredient in Viagra.

Rapid dissolve tablet was specifically made for patients that require faster onset of action.