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1/10/2010

Generic Propecia - Stops Hair Loss. Propecia is a prescription medication that is used of the treatment of male pattern hair loss. An important fact to note is that it is prescribed for the treatment of only specific types of male pattern hair loss. About Propecia Generic Propecia, active ingredient finasteride, is used for the treatment of male pattern hair loss and is marketed by Merck. The action of Propecia targets the dihydrotestosterone, which is considered to be one of the.. (more)

12/29/2009

Rogaine for Male Hair Loss (Regaine). Regaine is probably the most popular treatment on the market for hair loss and works best when used in conjunction with propecia. Rogaine has the active ingredient monoxidil and was initially intended to treat high blood pressure. You can imagine the surprise when men who were taking Rogaine to treat their high blood pressure noticed that they were growing hair where the previously had none. Originally Rogaine was called Loniten and only when mor.. (more)

12/27/2009

Common Causes of Hair Loss and How To Correct It. Hair loss in men is often referred to as male pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia and is caused by the over production of DHT also known as DiHydro Testosteron. DHT is produced by the male hormone testosterone and binds itself to the hair follicles. When produced in excess it disturbs the natural growth pattern of the hair making it difficult to grow hair in the areas affected. In most cases these areas include around the temples, crown and.. (more)

12/17/2009

Generic Propecia: Solution for male pattern baldness problems. Propecia is an oral prescription drug that is used to treat men with pattern baldness and also to prevent further hair loss. The clinical trials of this drug have shown positive hair re-growth in most of the men who have pattern hair loss problems. About PropeciaPropecia is recommended for use in men only. Women and children should not take it for treating their hair loss problems. The main ingredient in Propecia is finasteride which works to lo.. (more)

12/12/2009

Visible symptoms and proper treatment can help control hair loss. Most men experience hair loss symptoms by the time they hit 50. It is estimated that over half the male population suffers from hair loss at some time or the other. It's important to understand the various aspects of hair loss to help combat it effectively. Hair loss - A brief idea Both men and women suffer from hair loss. The causes and the amount of hair loss suffered by them may vary from one person to another. Also, the efficacy of a partic.. (more)

Does Rogaine Work?

Rogaine is the brand name for a drug which contains Minoxidil in 2% and 5% doses designed to combat hair loss. The main question is: Does Rogaine work?

Consider these facts:

Minoxidil was originally developed to reduce high blood pressure. One of the side effects noted was increased hair growth in some patients. This aspect of the drug was then utilized to market a medication with huge profit potential given the number of men and women in the global market concerned about hair loss or thinning hair.

The individuals who experienced this side effect would obviously answer YES to the question "Does Rogaine work?"

However, the human body is a complex organism and each individual responds differently to drugs and medications. What works for some may not work for others.

The manufacturers of Rogaine brought out a heavier dosage version, called Rogaine Extra Strength (5%). Some sources report that this version of Rogaine was 45% more successful in stopping hair loss and generating new growth than the standard version (2%).

However, it is important to note these other observations:

About 55% of the men who took part in clinical trials reported an improvement in their hair loss dilemma. This means that in some men hair loss stopped, in others, hair loss not only stopped but there was an increase in density of hair on the scalp.

So 55 out of 100 men would say that Rogaine does work to a degree. The other side of that percentage is that 45 men out of 100 did not see any difference.

Added to that, it appears that Rogaine works best on younger men whose hair loss has not gone longer than 10 years. Also the bald patch should be smaller than 4 inches across with some hair growth in the middle.

Does Rogaine work for hair loss on any part of the scalp?

The answer to that is No! Rogaine can improve hair growth or at least stop hair loss on the top of the scalp, called the vortex area. Hair loss on the sides (temples) or a receding hairline are not helped by Rogaine.

The lower dosage 2% version can be used by women. They are not advised to use the extra strength as the 5% version can result in increased facial hair growth which many women would find unacceptable.

In this though Rogaine scores an advantage over the other FDA drug approved for hair loss, namely Propecia. Propecia is only for men as it works in a different way to Rogaine by neutralizing DHT through a process involving the male hormone testosterone. So at least women have some hope of arresting hair loss by using Rogaine.

In the hair loss industry it pays to be skeptical over wild claims of success. According to government guidelines, there is no current treatment that can be guaranteed to stop hair loss and promote new hair growth.

So keeping those factors in mind a realistic answer should be given to the question: Does Rogaine work!

Yes, Rogaine does work for some but be prepared for disappointment. Rogaine can help hair loss on limited areas of the scalp, it is not a total hair loss solution.

Additionally, only when it is used daily and persistently does Rogaine work for some. Patience and determination are needed as results may not be seen for some months. Hair loss can even increase in the early stages of taking the medication so be prepared to stick with the treatment.