Hair Loss

Active Ingredient: Minoxidil

Rogaine,the medication name for minoxidil,was in America by the FDA (American Control Authority) as the first drug to treat hair loss approved.Treatment with Rogaine is a local application,which is applied directly to the scalp.The active ingredient minoxidil,the hair follicle begins again reinforced with the essentials to provide nutrients and promotes blood circulation to the scalp.

Rogaine is available over the counter in two dosages:

• "Normal" (2%)
• "Extra Strong" (5%)

Taking the 2% solution,the success rate is 30% to 40%.The 5% solution,however,has a success rate of about 60%.

Rogaine was from the oral blood pressure medication Minoxidil developed (Loniten).Minoxidil was taken orally extreme severe side effects on the heart and the circulatory system and is only used when other blood pressure medications show no success.It was observed that in patients taking minoxidil to grow body hair and began it was assumed when minoxidil was applied directly to the bald scalp,it could also promote hair growth.Studies proved that actually happened,even if the hair growth was more modest.

The first studies were carried out with Rogaine on the vertex,and then the misconception that it would only work in this area was built. Although minoxidil works best at the apex,it promotes hair growth in other places,such as on the face,as long as there is fine (miniaturized) hair.On completely bald areas minoxidil has no effect.The best result can be seen between 5 months and 2 years,after which the effect gradually decreases.Patients using Minoxidil long time will continue to loose hair,but more slowly.

In addition,only men were initially observed with thinning hair.In the course of studies,but the minoxidil was found in women with thinning hair picture is much more effective.

This effect is reinforced,as is commonly believed,in the manner of diffuse Haaraufalls the woman.The hair thin out,lose volume but do not fall off,just as minoxidil can make a difference.An application is recommended in males best after a hair transplantation .For women in menopause have any positive changes in the hair image were found,so it is eliminated as a possible therapy.