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Though there are so many medicines are available to help treating hair loss, as far as I know only two medications (Rogaine and Propecia) have been approved by the FDA. Rogaine and Propecia are used by men oll over the world to stop hair loss.

According to the survey conducted by Rogaine, it has been shown to produce some hair growth in 33% of men. But the survey pointed also the placebo effect is 20%. That’s no a strange things. People will get better result if they believe they can be cured with that treatment. [This happen not only for hair problem but also in any problems and illness]

In order to get good results, it is always advisable to use either Propecia or Rogaine for at least 3 months. Since these hair loss remedies are having each their own side effects, please consult or get an opinion from your health care professional about your health before taking the medication.

Propecia can cause fetal anomalies if used in pregnant women. Hence it is advisable to avoid propecia if you are pregnant (propecia by the way is not recommended for women at all!). Not only in women, but also in men propecia causes side effects. In men, Propecia may cause lack of sex drive and impotency as serious side effects. Among the available hair loss remedies, Rogaine is used extensively by many people. This drug is also used for treating high blood pressure.

An evident cause of hair loss is an excess of DHT. The reasons for hair loss are still obscure. But research shows the that men suffering from male pattern hair loss have higher level of DHT particularly in the scalps. In the normal cycle, the hair passes out three phases- Expansion, falling off, and new expansion. The presence of DHT quickens the falling out phase and shortens the expansion phase. This results in hair thinning on the scalp.

In general DHT binds with the genetically vulnerable follicle receptor which is in the hair on the scalp. Propecia prevents the conversion of testosterone into DHT thereby preventing hair loss. Propecia (Finasteride) was called Proscar in early days. This was extensively used to control hair loss.

Propecia prevents hair loss by blocking the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase, which in turn reduces the DHT level in the scalp.

However, Propecia has not been found to restore re-growth in frontal areas. Propecia produces massive results when it has been conjugated with Rogaine especially for hair re-growth in the crown area of the scalp. The frontal hairline area can be restored with hair only by transplant surgery. In addition to this hair loss prevention with Propceia is limited to older men. Better results can be achieved if you have been suffering from baldness for less than 5 years.
Most physicians prescribe Propecia, hair loss halting rather than re-growth and then go for transplantation for the lost hair.

You should remember to take Propecia every day at least 3 to 6 months for getting positive results. Once you stop taking Propecia, the hair loss continues.

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