references
National Library of Medicine: “Androgenetic alopecia”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Hair loss types: Alopecia areata overview”
Drug Design, Development and Therapy: “Minoxidil and its use in hair disorders: a review”
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery: "Incorporating Medical and Surgical Dermatology: “Safety of Topical Minoxidil Solution: A One-Year, Prospective, Observational Study”
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: “A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 5% and 2% topical minoxidil solutions in the treatment of female pattern hair loss”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Hair Loss: Diagnosis and Treatment”
Harvard Medical School: “Biotin – Vitamin B7”
Dermatology and Therapy: “The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Hair Loss Resource Center”
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: "A one-year observational study with minoxidil 5% solution in Germany: results of independent efficacy evaluation by physicians and patients"
Dermatology and Therapy: "Self-Assessments of Standardized Scalp Massages for Androgenic Alopecia: Survey Results"
Rx List: Minoxidil Topical
Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911.
The best hair-loss shampoos and other topical treatments have active ingredients like minoxidil and caffeine.
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Rogaine
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Reduced hair loss Few side effects Comes in a convenient foam Available in drugstores
Possible scalp irritation Effectiveness takes about 1 year
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Keeps
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Foam formulation Keeps follicles clean Reduced hair loss Contains natural ingredients
Online subscription only Prolonged use required
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Keeps Minoxidil Foam ($7.50 per month for the first 3 months, then $15 per month) Thickening Shampoo ($3.67 per month for the first three months, then $7.33 per month) Thickening Conditioner ($3.67 per month for the first three months, then $7.33 per month)
Keeps Minoxidil Foam ($7.50 per month for the first 3 months, then $15 per month)
Thickening Shampoo ($3.67 per month for the first three months, then $7.33 per month)
Thickening Conditioner ($3.67 per month for the first three months, then $7.33 per month)
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Anti-dandruff effect Contains ketoconazole (for thinning hair) Available in drugstores Cost effective
Not as effective as minoxidil Can dry out hair 2% concentration available by prescription only
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Nioxin
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Contains B-vitamin Niacin Can increase hair fullness Good for age-related hair loss
May not work for some individuals
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Bondi Boost
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Contains biotin Contains caffeine for hair growth Improves thickness
Less effective than biotin capsules Multi-product system Expensive
Bondi Boost Thickening Therapy System: BondiBoost.com ($106.05)
Revita
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Contains biotin, ketoconazole and caffeine Decreases hair loss
Expensive Topical biotin is less effective than biotin capsules
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National Library of Medicine: “Androgenetic alopecia”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Hair loss types: Alopecia areata overview”
Drug Design, Development and Therapy: “Minoxidil and its use in hair disorders: a review”
Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery: "Incorporating Medical and Surgical Dermatology: “Safety of Topical Minoxidil Solution: A One-Year, Prospective, Observational Study”
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: “A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 5% and 2% topical minoxidil solutions in the treatment of female pattern hair loss”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Hair Loss: Diagnosis and Treatment”
Harvard Medical School: “Biotin – Vitamin B7”
Dermatology and Therapy: “The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss: A Review”
American Academy of Dermatology: “Hair Loss Resource Center”
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology: "A one-year observational study with minoxidil 5% solution in Germany: results of independent efficacy evaluation by physicians and patients"
Dermatology and Therapy: "Self-Assessments of Standardized Scalp Massages for Androgenic Alopecia: Survey Results"
Rx List: Minoxidil Topical
