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the development of common baldness. Effectiveness varies with the cause of the baldness. Generally, treatment is less
effective for more extensive cases of hair loss. One medicine available to treat hair loss is minoxidil (brand name: Rogaine): Minoxidil is the only topical preparation which is medically approved for the
treatment of male pattern baldness. It has been scientifically proven to work for a significant number of men and women
who suffer from hereditary hair loss. There are currently more than 5 MILLION Minoxidil users worldwide. Minoxidil is available
without a prescription. It is applied to the scalp, and both men and women can use it. It is a liquid to be rubbed into
your scalp twice daily to re-grow hair and to prevent further loss. Minoxidil appears to work by gradually enlarging and lengthening hair follicles that have been shrinking due to the action of excessive amounts of the hormone dhydrotestosterone, or DHT. Minoxidil may also extend the growth phase of the hair follicle. Minoxidil must be used on a continual basis. Generally the drug must be used for 3 to 4 months before there is obvious hair regrowth in those individuals who will respond to the drug. Initially, new hair may be soft and colorless, but eventually it will attain its normal appearance. The most common side effects of minoxidil are itching of the scalp and skin irritation. In general, these side effects disappear when treatment is discontinued. Clinical tests on minoxidil have been conducted by 27 U.S. medical centers involving over 2,300 patients. The tests have been conducted on both a 2% minoxidil formulation and a 5% formulation. The tests indicated that after 1 year of 2% minoxidil use, 48% of the men had moderate to dense hair regrowth, and another 36% of the men had minimal hair regrowth. Two thirds of the women had some degree of hair regrowth. Use of the new 5% formulation appears to result in an additional 45% increase in hair growth when compared to the 2% formulation. To date the FDA has only approved the 5% strength minoxidil formula for use by men.
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