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Minoxidil*
Minoxidil is the first of the drugs approved for hair loss. Introduced
in 1988 after the FDA gave its approval, Rogaine has been an effective
medication for hair loss in both men and women. The topical formulation
is now available in 2% and 5% strengths, and has been over-the-counter
since 1996. The treatment is a hair growth stimulator and works by activating
potassium channels in follicular cells. Numerous clinical studies have
been done and reported for both hair growth and hair maintenance end
points. This product is only effective in the case of adrogenetic alopecia,
or male/female pattern hair loss. It would not be effective for hair
loss due to chemotherapy, stress, malnutrition, or alopecia areata. * This information
was taken from The Hair Transplant Forum International, May/June 2003,
pg229-331
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