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Loss Medication - Finasteride & Minoxidil
Finasteride is an anti-androgen treatment which halts the
cause of hair loss and many practitioners would say it 'stabilises'
your hair; do not under-estimate the effectiveness of this
hair loss medication. Minoxidil is a topical solution that
is applied to your scalp daily; it is not taken internally
as with Finasteride. Minoxidil works by reactivating hair
follicles and increasing their size whereas Finasteride
stimulates growth by altering male hormone enzymes inside
the body.
Propecia
Hair Loss Medications
Propecia hair loss medications deals with hair loss by blocking
enzyme signals in the body, giving it its designation as
a 5-alpha-reducatase inhibitor. People are bald because
an enzyme in their body continues to convert testosterone
into (DHT) dihydrotestosterone in rather high levels. This
DHT, while helpful to the formation of male fetuses, causes
certain hair follicles to shrink so small that they are
unable to regenerate new hair. By blocking this DHT, Propecia
goes right to the source of hair loss and block it, not
through transplants or crème but through simple chemistry.
Hair
Loss Medication: OTC (Over the Counter)
Finding the right hair loss medication for you can be a
difficult task. Before starting to take a hair loss medication,
you may want to consult with your family doctor or physician.
It is not absolutely necessary as these medications are
generally sold at your local pharmacy or drug store, but
you may want to check with an experienced professional first.
Doctors may be able to prescribe a remedy that is better
for your particular situation. All individuals vary and
your situation may require the strength of a prescription.
Hair
Loss Medication and Remedies
Minoxidil (Rogaine) is a very publicized liquid drug that’s
rubbed on the scalp to increase hair growth. Originally
developed as a blood pressure lowering drug, hair growth
was found to be a then unwanted side-effect. It was introduced
in 1988 by Upjohn, who has since sold about $150 million
of it per year. It has been found to be relatively safe
and is now available over-the-counter (OTC) (i.e., you don’t
need a doctor’s prescription anymore). Below are some additional
facts . . .
Hair
Loss Medication - For Men
Results vary from individual to individual and it's important
to remember that there's no such thing as a quick fix, so
don't expect miracles. Minoxidil hair loss medication is
effective at slowing and even halting hair loss, however
actual re-growth is limited. As minoxidil only acts on living
follicles it has no affect on any part of the head that
is already totally bald.
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