| What is Minoxidil? |
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In 1988, Pharmacia Corp. (then Pharmacia & Upjohn) introduced
the first FDA approved product proven to stop hair loss and to regrow
hair Rogaine. Since then Minoxidil (Generic Rogaine) for Men and
Minoxidil for Women have safely been sold to millions of people
around the world (known as regaine in some parts of the world) as
an over the counter product (in the US). Minoxidil is a topical
solution applied directly to the scalp and is not taken internally
(as with Propecia). The only other product to gain FDA approval
to help men regrow their hair is Propecia (cannot be used by women).
Scientists have uncovered the fact that men who suffer from Male
Pattern Baldness have a higher level of Dihydrotestosterone or DHT
in their scalps. Propecia helps to block the formation of DHT which
helps to lower the levels of DHT in the male scalp. There are key
differences between Minoxidil and Propecia, here is a quick look:
> Minoxidil is available without prescription unlike Propecia which requires one. > Propecia is ingested and is distributed throughout the body unlike Minoxidil which only affects the scalp. > Minoxidil works by reactivating hair follicles where Propecia
stimulates growth by altering male hormones inside the body. |