Hair Loss and You: Two Ways to Stop Hair Loss

You’re proud of your hair, right? No guy wants to wake up one day and notice that he’s starting to lose his hair. Many men find this experience frustrating, embarrassing, and even emasculating. While it may be “just hair”, it also represents self capability and confidence to many men, and losing it jeopardizes all of those things.

Luckily, there are two treatments that have been around for a little while that are surprisingly effective and very popular among those losing hair. If you are certain that your hair loss is not the result of some kind of underlying medical condition or stress related factor, talk with your doctor about what treatment may be right for you.

Rogaine

Who hasn’t heard of Rogaine? It has long been on the butt end of many jokes, and even The Simpson’s did a show on Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine. Regardless, Rogaine is an effective treatment for men that are experiencing hair loss that is not related to medication, underlying medical conditions, or stress related factors.

Some quick facts about Rogaine:

  • Rogaine has many applications – Rogaine can be purchased as a foam, a solution, or an ultra-strength solution. The primary active ingredient in each of these applications is Minoxidil, and it is found in varying percentages based on the application. In most instances, Rogaine contains a 5% Minoxidil solution.

  • Rogaine can be obtained without a prescription – Though you should still consult your doctor about using Rogaine, you will not need a prescription to use the regular-strength applications. As well, there are many stores online that can discreetly deliver Rogaine to your door.

  • Rogaine works over a period of time – Hair loss isn’t something that can be corrected over night. Rogaine takes around 4 months or so for significant noticeable results, so be patient and stick with it.

Propecia

Propecia is based on Finasteride, which is not necessarily a new medication. Where Rogaine is applied directly to the area that is experiencing hair loss, Propecia is taken once a day, just as you may take a vitamin.

Some quick facts about Propecia:

  • Propecia is an inhibitor – Propecia works by preventing the formation of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), the primary cause of hair loss in men. By preventing its development, Propecia effectively stops hair loss and even encourages hair growth.

  • Propecia requires a prescription – Due to the nature of Propecia and how it works, you will need a prescription from your doctor in order to be able to use it. It is important that you absolutely do not use Propecia unless you have permission from your doctor, as Propecia is much more active than topical treatments (such as Rogaine).

  • Propecia is very effective – Studies have shown an over 75% success rate with Propecia, which is very high given the diverse nature of the condition that it is treating. If you have tried other hair loss treatments and have found that they have not worked for you, ask your doctor about Propecia.

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