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The injections are a steriod type injection. I forgot the name and I will find an old billing statement and I will get you the name. I have been doing the injections for about 6 months. I was getting them every 6 weeks but since I have had pretty good results, I am now getting them every 8 weeks. My derm said that I can get this as much as I wanted them and he has patients that get them every 3 weeks. I personally felt that was a bit much, especially since getting them are quite uncomfortable.
As far as vitamins, my derm recommended the Elon system. It is around $60.00 ( includes shipping) and includes shampoo, conditioner and vitamin.
http://www.elonhair.com/
ELON® Thinning Hair System Description
A system specifically designed to help thinning hair problems... externally and internally. A combination of oral supplements to reduce thinning, topical treatments to replace moisture and ultra-mild formulas to reduce further damage. Helps break up DHT on the scalp that causes hair loss.
1: Supplemental Nutrition
ELON® Matrix 5,000
This oral supplement provides the 3 essential building blocks:
5,000 mcg biotin, 100 mg silica and 50 mg l-cysteine to nourish the body, to aid in healthy and strong hair growth.
2: Cleanse
ELON® Moisture Therapy Shampoo
This ultra-mild formula has a low pH and eliminates sulfates to gently cleanse the hair, while repairing it to become incredibly soft, silky, and shiny. Infused with sunflower extract and jojoba oil to replenish and seal in moisture to protect against hair breakage.
3: Nourish
ELON® Moisture Therapy Conditioner
Our lightweight moisturizers hydrate and soften hair while reviving shine and color. Protects and conditions to restore balance for healthy, manageable hair. Jojoba and olive oil nourishes hair to become incredibly soft, silky, and shinier
I have been using the Elon system for about 2 years. I alternate this shampoo with Nizoral shampoo. When my derm recommended I use this, he wanted me to use it at least 3 days a week for maximum results and I did as I was told. Now, since it is cold and I catch a head cold pretty easily, I only use the shampoo and conditioner once a week.