An emphasis
is placed on determining the most appropriate use for minoxidil
in terms of what forms of hair loss can it be used with.
What is the role of minoxidil (Rogaine) in treating
hair loss conditions?
Minoxidil is one of only two FDA-approved treatments for hair loss
and is the only anti-baldness drug approved for women. Originally
introduced as a medicine to treat high blood pressure, it was noticed
that users began to grow extra hair. It is now available without prescription
as a topically applied liquid in solutions like Rogaine, but cheaper
generic versions are also available. A 2% solution is marketed as
a treatment for both men and women, but a 5% version is approved only
for men.
The main benefit of minoxidil is its ability to stimulate
hair growth - it does not tackle the causes of hair loss, but simply
overrides the symptoms. Some uncertainty surrounds the reasons why
it works, but it has proven to be a very effective hair loss treatment
with minimal risk of side effects.
It is particularly useful when used to reverse the effects
of male pattern baldness but it has also shown positive results
in the treatment of less severe forms of alopecia areata. Its usefulness
in helping other forms of hair loss appears limited.
Minoxidil is better known as Rogaine but other generic
products deliver the same results for much less cost. It can be
safely used with other hair loss treatments and is especially effective
when used in conjunction with Propecia to tackle male pattern baldness.
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