Propecia, or finasteride, is an oral prescription medication for hair loss
Br J Dermatol
I believe the original study by the pharmaceutical company that tested it on the vertex and when it worked due to that they were only able to market or label the product for what they tested
Clinical efficacy (topical minoxidil): In a five-year study, 2% minoxidil exhibited peak hair growth in males at year one with a decline in subsequent years
So, is it true that Rogaine will only work for the vertex? "Patients generally see the biggest improvement at the vertex and mid-scalp as opposed to the hairline and temples," says Dr
Annual sales of minoxidil 2 percent solution have exceeded $162 million per year since the This means Rogaine can work either the front, top, or crown of your scalp
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We do not recommend that you try to make up for missed doses, and 1 or 2 days of not using ROGAINE In men, hair loss is characterized by a receding hairline and a gradual disappearance of hair from the crown (vertex)
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However, minoxidil can stimulate hair growth wherever the active medication can reach
ROGAINE MINOXIDIL TOPICAL 2% Solution (2% minoxidil topical solution) and Men’s ROGAINE FOAM 5% (5% minoxidil topical foam) are indicated for the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) on the top of the scalp (vertex)
does it really not work on the front hairline? A doctor has provided 1 Rogaine
However, studies suggest that the product, while effective at treating the vertex area, may not work so well along the hairline
Some men with a Norwood Type 3 hairline also experience hair loss at the crown, or vertex
After noting the side effects of extra hair growth, it was adapted into a topical solution to help regrow hair on the vertex of the scalp
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