This scalp cream is effective on simple conditions. It has antiseptic and fungicidal properties and it loosens scales by facilitating hydration of the horny cells and allows their removal by washing. Sulphex I is commonly used to ensure that the scalp is in optimum condition prior to the use of other treatments such as stimulants, or as a mild scalp treatment when the hair itself is undergoing intensive conditioning. Contains olive oil, sunflower oil and lanolin to moisture the hair and scalp during treatment.

Active ingredients: Sulphur 3%, Salicylic acid 3%.

Contraindications: Allergic reaction to sulphur or lanolin.

Sulphex II is a stronger version of Sulphex I. At this level the Salicylic acid has keratolytic properties, and scaling is loosened or dissolved very effectively. The antiseptic and fungicidal properties of the sulphur are also greatly enhanced at this level. Excellent for clearing all forms of simple, common scale. As with Sulphex I this cream is rich in olive oil, sunflower oil and lanolin.

Active ingredients: Sulphur 5%, Salicylic acid 5%

Contraindications: Allergic reaction to sulphur or lanolin. Should not be used over an extensive areaa on young children.

The Nanex products are all based on one of the most highly effective antiscaling agents available, Piroctone Olamine. Not only does it clear scale quickly, it's antimitotic properties prevent the reformation of the scaling condition (providing, of course, that the causative factor is no longer present). Rich in Glycerine and olive oil to moisturise the hair and scalp tissues.

Active Ingredients: Piroctone Olamine, Salicylic acid 2%

Contraindications: None.

This shampoo alone will clear and control common dandruff, but when used in conjunction with the Nanex scalp cream and lotion it is a highly effective treatment for persistent scaling conditions which normal anti-dandruff shampoos fail to clear. This shampoo is very mild, gives an abundant, rich lather, and is ideal for frequent use.

Active ingredient: Piroctone Olamine

Contraindications: None.

A truly outstanding shampoo, it is highly effective blend of juniper, tea tree, rosemary and thyme essential oils of which have natural antiseptic properties.

These are combined with gentle cleaners to hae a soothing and calming effect on itchy scalps and to treat dandruff and a wide range of adverse scalp and hair conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

This tar shampoo is for both clinic treatment and for the client to use at home to complement and enhance the effect of the scalp creams. It should be used as a normal shampoo worked well into the scalp and left on for 2-3 minutes before rinsing.

Active ingredients: Coal tar, Juniper tar.

Contraindications: None.

This highly specialised treatment is a blend of natural plant extracs in alcohol. It is used in British hair treatment clinics by trichologists to reduce excessive hair loss.

It encourages better hair growth and ensures that the scalp is healthy and free fron flaking and irritation.

It is to be applied to the thinning region of the scalp once a day and left on for maximum hair and scalp stimulation. A 100ml bottle provides three months supply.

This scalp cream has a highly stimulating effect on both the scalp tissues and the hair. Within a few minutes of the cream being applied a marked vasodilation of the scalp is noticed, this increase in blood supply results in an increase in the skin's metabolism. Quite often this 'stimulation' triggers dormant follicles into anagen, and so can be effective on alopecias, particularly alopecia aerata. The redness will subside within one hour.

Active ingredients: Methyl Nictotinate, Nettle Extract.

Contraindications: Scaling conditions.

This is for daily or twice daily us depending on the extent of the problem and the degree of stimulation required. It can be applied by the client at any time provided that the hair is not washed within half an hour.

Active ingredients: Methyl Nictotinate, Nettle Extract.

Contraindications: Scaling conditions.

Note: Clients should be informed about the temporary redness caused to the skin by this treatment.

This is a highly effective treatment for androgenic hairloss when used daily, but unlike Estramide scalp cream, which is aimed at clinic use, Estranol is simple to apply at home. The lotion may be used at any time but the best results are usually seen when it is applied to the scalp at night, just before bed. Estranol also contains Methyl Nicotinate which will induce a vasodilatory effect on the scalp, this will fade within one hour.

Active ingredients: Estradiol, Methyl Nicotinate

Contraindications: Not to be used on children.

Estramide is a low level Oestrogen scalp cream for the treatment of androgenic alopecia. Its degree of success at reducing, stopping or reversing androgenic hairloss being largely dependent on the age of the client and the gentic predisposition of that person. In a young man with a strong tendency to gentic hairloss the rate of loss may be reduced but not stopped. In a person with a less marked genetic tendency regular treatments wit hthe cream and the daily application of Estranol usually supresses and controls androgenic hairloss, and can increase the quantity and quality of hair growth, The cream will cause a vasodilatory effect for approximately one hour.

Active ingredients: Estradiol, Menthyl Nicotinate, Salicylic Acid.

Contraindications: Not to be used on children.

Research by scientists at the Department of Dertmatopathology, University of Liege in Belgium have recently published a paper showing that when certain anti-microbial substances, traditionally used to treat dandruff, are incorporated into a shampoo at elevated levels they have a marked effect in the prevention of male pattern hair loss.

When the most effective of these substances, Piroctone Olamine, is incorporated into appropriate shampoo base and used 2-3 times per week there is a reduction in hair loss by 16.5% and an increase in the percentage of hairs in the anagen (growing phase) by 7.9%.

Note: A reduction of hair shedding by 16.5% and an increase of 7.9% more hair in the anagen, the growing phase f the hair cycle, means that there is a total increase of 24.4% of scalp hair per sq. cm at any given time.

The study also shows that the shampoo increases the hair shaft diameter by 7.7% and reduces the quantity of sebum on the surface of the scalp.

Note: An increase in hair shaft diameter of 7.7% can make a significant difference to the overall appearance of the hair. Also, the reduction in sebum secretion is important as sebum contains dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone which causes the hair loss. Elevated levels of DHT on the scalp are known to exacerbate hair loss when this is allowed to accumulate in the scalp tissue and double back down the follicles to the dermal papilla (the root of the hair).

A.M. Hair Preparations has developed and tested a shampoo (XP15) which not only contains the most effective active ingredients used in the medical study but also added ingredients which enhance the penetration and action of these substances.

XP15 shampoo also has excellent anti-dandruff properties and will ensure the scalp in optimum condition for hair growth.

In addition to the shampoo, we have developed a topically applied scalp lotion which, because it is more concentrated than the shampoo, greatly enhances the overall effectiveness of the treatment. The total improvement in hair loss prevention seen in clinical tests when the lotion is used with the shampoo is in the region of 37% (as opposed to 24.4% when only the shampoo is used).

The active ingredients in the XP20 are much the same as those in the shampoo but because the delivery system is very much more effective, and because a higher level of active substances are left on the scalp until the hair is next washed, the benefits of using the lotion in conjunction with the shampoo are clear.

XP20 lotion also contains the anti-oxidant, menthol, and stinging nettle extract which has natural antiseptic and vasodilatory properties.

The lotion should be applied the the (dry) scalp daily and left on.

The lotion is flammable and should be kept away from an open flame.

The lotion is based on an extract of the hop plant which appears to be a strong inhibitor of Dihydrotestosterone in the dermal papilla, and to frequently increase hair cell proliferation, resulting in a stabilisation of the condition. It is applied to the thinning region of the scalp daily. The 60ml scalp sprays, which is two months supply, is a convenient method of application.

Active ingredients: Hop Extract, Clove Extract, Nettle Extract, Camphor.

Contraindications: Not to be used on children. Flammable Solution.