Drugs Available for Hair Loss Treatment

May 5, 2011 admin General Health

When you plan to take what kind of hair loss treatment you want, you should know the options available and suited for you. Drugs are available, either by prescription or over the counter. For hair loss, there are two in this category. Propecia the world’s top selling hair loss drug and Minoxidil, which is now available over the counter. Propecia is a medical breakthrough; it represents an exciting step towards arresting and reversing the progress of male pattern baldness in males.

The daily use of Propecia is today’s most famous hair loss therapy. Worldwide this is the number one choice for stopping and reversing hair loss. Clinical trials prove that Propecia stopped hair loss in over 80% of cases and regrowth was noticed in over 64% – An excellent success rate, unbeaten by any other treatment.

Minoxidil was shown to be able to start the hairs growing longer and becoming thicker again in a small percentage of men. Now produced under the trade name of Rogaine, minoxidil still helps many people slow down the rate of hair loss, although the success in regrowth of hair is limited. You may need to use Rogaine twice daily for at least 4 months before you see results. Continued use for up to 12 months may be needed to see your best results.


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