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Topical Minoxidil 
vendors: HairMedics & Dr. Oscar Klein

Background: Topical minoxidil is the #1 selling hair loss treatment in the world. Minoxidil tablets was first used in patients as an antihypertensive drug. It was later discovered that minoxidil also has positive effects on hair growth when applied topically to the scalp. Minoxidil was first marketed as Rogaine or Regaine by Upjohn for the treatment of hair loss in the late 1980s. As of to date, Rogaine ® is still the only FDA approved topical medication for the treatment of hair loss in US. 

Side effects: Some of the possible side effects associated with topical minoxidil are rapid heart beat, dizziness, and shortness of breath.  It has also been reported that topical minoxidil can cause facial hair growth in women. As of today, the most commonly reported side effects associated with topical minoxidil are scalp inflammatory conditions such as severe scalp itch, flakes, redness of the scalp and excessive dandruff. Topical minoxidil can also increase oiliness of the scalp.

Ingredients: Topical minoxidil in its most basic form contain the active ingredient minoxidil, water, alcohol and propylene glycol.

Treatment: In most instances, topical minoxidil is intended to be applied directly to the scalp twice daily. Some suggest that minoxidil is dose dependent, meaning that patients may have to increase the concentration of minoxidil over time in order to sustain the results. Consequently, it is recommended that people should start using a lower strength formula and gradually move up the scale to the super strength 12% version over time. 

Minoxidil Products: Nowadays, there are over a dozen minoxidil based products on the market, from the most basic 2% topical minoxidil to super strength 12% formula. Also, the current trend is for doctors or pharmacists to include additives to the formula in an attempt to enhance the treatment's effectiveness and potency. Below are some of the more common ones people use for hairloss.  

Basic Minoxidil 2% - 6% - this is the most basic form with concentration ranging 2% - 6%. Vendor: HairMedics.

Super Strength Minoxidil 12% - this is the highest concentration you can find on the market these days. Some suggest that minoxidil is dose dependent so it is recommended that people should start using the lower strength formula before they switch to 12%. Vendor: Dr. Oscar Klein.

Propylene glycol free Minoxidil  - this is appropriate for those who developed scalp inflammatory conditions such as scalp itch and flakes as a result of regular minoxidil. Perfect for those whose scalp is sensitive to propylene glycol. Vendor: Dr. Oscar Klein.

Minoxidil with Corticosteroids  - Corticosteroid is an anti-itch, anti-inflammatory agent that  can alleviate scalp irritations such as scalp itch, flakes and redness commonly associated with topical minoxidil. Vendor: Dr. Oscar Klein.

Minoxidil with Retin-A  - Retin-A or Tretinoin are commonly used to exfoliate dead skin cells. Also, studies have shown that Retin-A or Tretinoin by itself may stimulate hair growth. When used in conjunction with topical minoxidil, the exfoliatory properties of Retin A or Tretionoin can also enhance penetration of minoxidil into the follicles. Vendor: HairMedics &  Dr. Oscar Klein.

Minoxidil with Finasteride  - Probably the most synergistically ideal solution for hairloss. Minoxidil works as a hair regrowth stimulant while 5-alpha reductase inhibitor finasteride is known to halt further hairloss. Targeting hairloss at both angles. Vendor: HairMedics 

Minoxidil with Azelaic Acid - DHT is commonly suggested to be the main cause for hairloss. Studies have shown that azelaic acid may function as an DHT inhibitor and may work synergistically together with minoxidil to stimulate hair regrowth while halting further hairloss. Vendor: HairMedics 

Minoxidil with Azelaic Acid, Zinc, B6 and Grape Seed Extract - DHT is commonly suggested to be the main cause for hairloss. Studies by Stamatiadis et al have shown that azelaic acid when used in conjunction with topical zinc and B6 can inhibit up to 90% of DHT in human skin.  Vendor: HairMedics 

Minoxidil with Nicotinate - Nicotinate is a blood vessels dilator. This additive when used in conjunction with minoxidil may enhance the penetration and potency of minoxidil. Vendor: HairMedics 

Minoxidil with Progesterone - Progesterone is a female hormone added in very small quantities to neutralize the local action of DHT. Not a lot of studies on the effect of topical progesterone on hairloss but some people think this may be beneficial for women pattern baldness. Vendor: HairMedics