Re: Alina Re: Minoxidil
From: Alina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 18 Jul 2000 09:39:22 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Amy -- it used to be a prescription, but is now available over the
counter. It is not entirely conclusive whether it promotes growth or
prevents loss -- perhaps a little of each , or more of the latter than
the former -- but it is one of the few things on which randomized trials
have been done.
Alina
At Mon, 17 Jul 2000, Amy wrote:
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>Is that a prescription? What is it exactly? Does it promote hair growth or just
>prevent hairloss??
>Thanks Amy
>
>Alina wrote:
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>> Sob. Nobody responded to my question about how they're using minoxidil
>> (i.e., in one small area or over a larger area of their scalps), and
>> whether there's any difference in outcomes. I'm not gonna take it (too)
>> personally. I'll just make like the little caboose and keep trying.
>>
>> So: those of you who are using minoxidil, especially if you've got
>> diffuse hair loss, do you put it in a small area or rub it around more
>> widely? Do you use 2% or 5%? Is it working for you?
>>
>> Thanks and cheers all around -- Alina
>>
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