Minoxidil (Rogaine)

Minoxidil

Minoxidil (Rogaine) has been clinically proven to slow down and even stop hair loss in some cases, and to help regrow hair on the vertex (crown) in others. Minoxidil 2% solution, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is the first medication for application to the scalp that has been proven to grow human hair. However it has demonstrated little effect on frontal baldness, the area of greatest concern to most men with male pattern baldness. To remain effective Minoxidil must to be used on a daily basis and can be bought from pharmacies and online. HRBR patients receive a 20% discount on Rogaine from the Blackrock Clinic Pharmacy. It can be obtained without a prescription.