Hairloss Remedy: Rogaine Regular Strength (Minoxidil 2%)
| Hairloss Treatment Type | Vasodilator, Potassium (K+) channel opener |
| Availability | 2% Over the counter |
| Notes | This was the first FDA approved drug for the treatment of male pattern hairloss and still the only FDA approved treatment for women with hairloss. |
| Claimed Results | Modest regrowth for most men for 2%, better for 5% |
| Observed Results | Many do well on 2%, some do not. 5% has a much higher effectiveness. |
| Clinical Results | Many clinical trials verify that Minoxidil grows hair for most men. |
| Testing | Minoxidil is thoroughly tested. |
| Safety/Side Effects | Minoxidil has been shown to be mostly side effect free. The most common side effects are simple contact dermatitis, or in some cases dry mouth. More serious side effects include lowered blood pressure and dizziness. |
| Gender | Both. |
| Typical Cost | $8 -18 generic, $25-30 brand name, $35-45 for 5% prescription, lower prices in quantity |
| Where you can get it | Minoxidil Formulas at LuxuryBarber.com In most grocery stores and pharmacies, by mail order for prescription |
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- Effects of Minoxidil used with Cyproterone Acetate (CPA)
- Effects of SEPA penetration enhancer on use of Minoxidil
- Effects of using Retin-A with 0.5% minoxidil
- Effects of using Proscar with minoxidil
- Study of minoxidil's effects after 2 years treatment
- Study of minoxidil's effects after 5 years treatment
- Clinical trial results from several arab states
- Clinical trial results from Australia
- Clinical trial results from Israel
- Clinical trial results from Italy
- Effects of varying ethanol levels in Rogaine solution
- Study of most effecient ethanol level in Rogaine solution
- Study showing Minoxidil protects the follicular root sheath
- Study of Minoxidil as a potassium (K+) channel opener
- Study of Minoxidil Sulfate, the active metabolite of Minoxidil
- Study on the photostability of minoxidil solutions over time
- Study showing that the effects of Minoxidil are dose dependent and the higher percent the more effective
- Study showing the side effects of 5% on patients with alopecia areata - shows little or no difference between side effects of 2% and 5%
- Study showing one way Minoxidil works is by increasing DNA synthesis in the dermal papilla
- Study showing the absorption time of Minoxidil
- Study showing that topical minoxidil does not affect blood flow to the scalp - the vasodialator theory is reputed!
- A study showing one way in which Minoxidil may work.
- Study shows Minoxidil causes increased
expression of growth factors in the hair follicle
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