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- The cost of minoxidil in the form of a topical lotion in treating
hair loss will be coming down rapidly. This is a result of the FDA's decision to allow
Upjohn to market Rogain as a over-the-counter product, which will reduce Rogain's price
from about US $60 to about Us $30 a bottle. And a prescription is no longer required for
the 2% strength formula.
- In addition, the FDA granted three genetic-drug manufacturers to
make the drug as well, which means more price competition in the market and lower costs to
the consumers.
- According to some dermatologists, to take advantage of minoxidil
in treating hair loss, the key is to start early in your life. Otherwise it may be more
difficult to see satisfactory results.
- Rogain is reported to be effective only on the crown. This is due
to the fact that clinical studies of the drug on hair loss were only conducted on the
crown area of the scalp. Many physicians have recently observed that Rogain is also
effective in the hairline areas of the scalp.
- As many of you have already known, Rogain is a lifetime
commitment. Minoxidil induced hair growth will fall off if the treatment is terminated.
Also, minoxidil will not be effective if used intermittently.
- Besides Rogain, a new drug is on the horizon to combat hair loss.
Merck & Co. is currently researching finasteride in treating hair loss and is in the
final phase of clinical study required for FDA approval under the brand name Propecia. If
everything is on schedule, the drug will be in the market in about two years.
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