Medical Treatment of Hair Loss

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Medical Treatment For Hair Loss

ss (androgenetic alopecia). These are the oral medication Propecia (which contains finasteride 1mg) and the topical medication Rogaine (that contains minoxidil).

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Rogaine (Minoxidil)

Schedule a Consultation Rogaine, the brand name for minoxidil, was the first FDA approved medication for the treatment of hair loss. Rogaine is a topical solution that is applied directly to the scalp. It can now be purchased without a prescription and in generic formulations in concentrations of 5% (for men) and 2% (for women).

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Tips on Using Minoxidil

MenMinoxidil solution comes in a generic formulation and can be purchased over the counter. The foam is available in brand only (Rogaine Foam).

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Oral Minoxidil

Schedule a Consultation Oral Minoxidil Consent Form PDFMinoxidil is an oral medication that was initially FDA-approved in the 1970s to treat severe and treatment-resistant hypertension (high blood pressure). Doses used for the treatment of hypertension range between 10mg and 40mg daily. At these doses, patients who were taking minoxidil for blood pressure control were noted to have “hypertrichosis” or increased hair growth (as well as many other side effects). Minoxidil works to increase hair growth by causing a shortening of the telogen (resting) phase and lengthening of the anagen (growth) phase of the hair cycle, which increases the hair follicle diameter and length.

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Which is Better Hair Loss Treatment: Minoxidil With Retin-A or Without Retin-A?

Q: Is using Minoxidil combined with Retin-A better than regular Minoxidil for Hair Loss? -- L.W., Gowanus, New York

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How Does Minoxidil Work? A Review Of Recent Research

Since 1993, minoxidil

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Do Propecia (Finasteride) and Rogaine (Minoxidil) Work on Front of the Scalp?

-treatment/propecia-finasteride/" title="Propecia (Finasteride)">Propecia and Rogaine

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Do You Recommend Azelaic Acid With Rogaine (Minoxidil) 2% Or 5%?

Q: Have you any experience with Azelaic Acid as a hair loss treatment -- is this something you would recommend using with Rogaine (minoxidil) 2% or 5% solutions? -- S.V., Short Hills, N.J.

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How do you best manage the irritation that comes with minoxidil?

Q: How do you best manage the irritation that comes with minoxidil? I have patients that report burning, and this causes them to stop treatment prematurely.

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Could Taking Finasteride Or Minoxidil Make A Hair Transplant Possible If My Donor Area Is Thin?

Q: You said I was not a good candidate for a hair transplant because my donor area was too thin. Since finasteride and minoxidil can increase the thickness of the hair, could it make a hair transplant possible?

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