Hereditary Hair Loss Treatments
There is no cure for hereditary hair loss, but there are three types of medical treatments that may be helpful for some people, either alone or in combination: minoxidil, finasteride, and surgery.
Minoxidil
Minoxidil is an over-the-counter drug approved by the FDA for stimulating new hair growth and preventing further hair loss in cases of hereditary balding. Minoxidil is rubbed into the scalp twice a day. The extra strength 5% solution (Rogaine Extra Strength for Men) is for men only; the regular strength 2% solution (Rogaine Regular Strength for Men, Rogaine for Women) is for both men and women.
About one-quarter of men and one-fifth of women who use regular-strength minoxidil experience some hair regrowth, which may take 2 to 4 months. The extra-strength version for men can be 45 percent more effective than the regular-strength product.
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