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What are the only 2 approved hair loss treatments?

What are the only 2 approved hair loss treatments?

Rogaine (topical minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride) are the only drugs approved by the FDA to treat pattern baldness (hair loss resulting from hereditary causes).

What makes bald spots grow back?

One of the most widely used and proven treatments is minoxidil (Rogaine and various generic products). It’s available in liquid, foam, or shampoo options. Stronger forms of minoxidil are also available by prescription. Minoxidil may cause side effects like skin irritation or unwanted hair growth on skin near the scalp.

What is the purpose of the American hair loss Association?

AHLA Membership. General. The American Hair Loss Association is committed to educating and improving the lives of all those affected by hair loss. It is our goal to create public awareness of this devastating disease of the spirit, and to legitimize hair loss of all forms in the eyes of our medical community, the media and society as a whole.

Are there any new treatments for hair loss?

Future hair loss treatments will include new methods such as hair follicle cloning and gene therapy. Read More .. For the right candidate hair transplant surgery can significantly improve your appearance and general sense of well being.

How many women are affected by hair loss?

Mistakenly thought to be a strictly male disease, women actually make up forty percent of American hair loss sufferers. Hair loss in women can be absolutely devastating for the sufferer’s self image and emotional well being. More About Women’s Hair Loss

Which is the best treatment for female pattern baldness?

The American Hair Loss Association recognizes the limitations of topical minoxidil treatment in the fight against female androgenic alopecia (female pattern baldness) therefore we recommend that you seek out the advice of an informed hair loss specialist that can provide you with information on the potential treatments listed on this website.