| THE ARTICLE TALKS ABOUT: |
- Most baldness are a result of the formation of DHT, a derivative
of the male hormone testosterone.
- Baldness is vey much a genetic dosorder that passes from
generation to generation and may or may not affect all members of the family.
- Upjohn introduced Rogain in 1988 as a topical lotion for treating
hair loss. According to Upjohn, about 48% of the users of Rogain show moderate regrowth
after one year. But most people complain that Rogain rarely produces cosmetically
acceptable results.
- Lately finasteride has been discovered to show positive results
in treating hair loss. According to Merck & Co., volunteers show a 60% response rate
to the drug. Presently, Merch marketed finasteride in the name Proscar for the treatment
of prostate enlargement.
|
