 Rogaine
Rogaine is for use by men and women. It consists of a 2% or 5%
Minoxidil topical solution applied directly to the scalp.
It must be applied to dry hair twice each day and in most
cases results will take up to a year. Regaine must be
used continually to maintain any benefits. Cessation of
treatment will result in hair returning to its previous
state within 2-4 months.
Possible side effects include itching, scaling and
irritation of the treated area.
* Rogaine - Trademark of Upjohn and proprietary name of
Minoxidil
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Propecia is for male use only. It is a pill taken orally once per
day and contains a 1mg dose of Finasteride. Propecia works
by inhibiting the production of a male hormone that contributes
to hair loss. In clinical trials Propecia has been shown
to stop hair loss for some people and in some cases promote
hair growth in the crown and mid scalp region. It is not
effective for frontal hair loss. As with Rogaine, treatment
must be continued indefinitely and cessation of therapy
will result in hair loss continuing at the pre-medication
rate. Efficacy in men over the age of 41 years has not
been established. 
