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The Cost Effectiveness of Topical Minoxidil Therapy in Management of Baldness
Author(s) -
Raja Dewan Saiful,
Sultana Bahar
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.lb393
Subject(s) - minoxidil , male pattern baldness , medicine , scalp , dermatology , hair loss , hypertrichosis
“Use it or loss it (Rogaine),” is an advertisement as a cure for baldness. Rogaine is a commercial name for Minoxidil. Minoxidil is a vasodilator used orally for treatment of severe to malignant hypertension. Minoxidil therapy also causes hypertrichosis (increase of body hair). This drug is used topically to treat baldness. Minoxidil is not effective in halting the receding hairline on the frontal scalp. Its antibald effect is limited to the vertex of the head. It takes several months (2–4) to regrow hair by twice‐a‐day application. Continuous use of Minoxidil topical solution is needed to maintain hair regrowth. Stopping Minoxidil application causes loss of newly regrown hair in 3 to 4 months. Purpose of this case study will answer several questions. Is Minoxidil effective against baldness? Is it a permanent, cost‐effective remedy for baldness? What age group will get the maximum benefit from Minoxidil therapy? What types of baldness are amenable to Minoxidil therapy? Is it effective in female baldness? Is Rogaine free from remarkable adverse effects? What are the causes of baldness? Is there any permanent remedy for baldness?