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apothocary This is a very hard to define category. Lots of products claim to cure hair-loss. For better or worse, it's a huge industry. Many of the companies selling their hair-loss treatments claim to cure not only alopecia areata, but male pattern baldness and other forms of alopecia as well. Well then. You can find shampoos, conditioners, pill, lotions, and creams. You name it, and you can be sure someone is selling it.

Over-the-Counter Treatment Reviews 

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But do they work? It seems that if a real, consistent, and viable cure were available (especially over-the-counter) we would all be using it. We could all bid each other a fond farewell and Godspeed, and be done with this.

But in the interest of fair reviewing, we'll happily put these items up on the block. In fact, some of these products may have real benefits. They may thicken the appearance of hair to cover patches, soothe the scalp, and hell, who knows? Maybe they do work!

If you have used any of these items, please throw down! If the product worked for you, in any way, by all means let us know. If it didn't, say so. Either way, do spell out the conditions and time frame in which you used it.

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The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases defines topical minoxidil and it's use as a treatment for alopecia like this:

  • Minoxidil (5%) (Rogaine*)--Topical minoxidil solution promotes hair growth in several conditions in which the hair follicle is small and not growing to its full potential. Minoxidil is FDA-approved for treating male and female pattern hair loss. It may also be useful in promoting hair growth in alopecia areata. The solution, applied twice daily, has been shown to promote hair growth in both adults and children, and may be used on the scalp, brow, and beard areas. With regular and proper use of the solution, new hair growth appears in about 12 weeks.

The Internet Health Library has this to say:

Topical Minoxidil is mainly used by individuals with androgenetic alopecia however it is also effective on patchy alopecia areata. Unfortunately topical Minoxidil is not normally effective in individuals with 100% scalp loss. Topical Minoxidil acts as a temporary measure in alopecia areata, bridging the gap until hair starts growing again on its own.

 


There are, of course, differing views on exactly how safe and effective these products are. If you have experience with any of these products, whether positive or negative, please take a moment to share your review with those who are considering purchasing and using them for themselves, or their family member.

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