Q: Is Loniten good for treating hair loss?
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Even when used to treat blood pressure, for which it is FDA approved, it is a medication [...]
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Do You Recommend Loniten as Hair Loss Medication?
December 18th, 2006Instead of Hair Transplant, Can You Treat Early Hair Loss with Once a Day Minoxidil?
November 3rd, 2006Q: I have some early thinning in my crown and the doctor said I am too early for a hair transplant. I don’t want to take Propecia, but using Rogaine twice a day is a big nuisance. Can I use Rogaine once a day?
A: The tissue half-life of minoxidil is 22 hours.
This means that 22 [...]
Is Asymmetrical Hair Loss from Telogen Effluvium or Androgenetic Alopecia?
September 12th, 2006Q: Over the past three months, my hair seems to be thinning more on one side. Is it common in male pattern hair loss for it to be more on one side? I had a lot of stress about three months ago and have heard that this could be the cause. Is [...]
How is Rogaine for Women Different from Rogaine for Men?
August 11th, 2006Q:What is the difference between Rogaine for men and Rogaine for women?
A: Rogaine for men is 5% minoxidil and Rogaine for women is 2%. Another difference is that the 5% solution has propylene glycol in it whereas the 2% is alcohol based. The propylene glycol helps the minoxidil penetrate the skin better and [...]
Can One Treat Hair Loss Using Rogaine and Propecia Together?
August 7th, 2006Q Do Rogaine and Propecia work synergistically?
A: They are synergistic, since the mechanisms of action are different.
Rogaine directly stimulates hair growth, while Propecia is permissive for hair growth by blocking DHT, the byproduct of testosterone that causes hair to miniaturize and eventually disappear.
The important thing to remember, however, is that for most people, Propecia is [...]
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