Products Minoxidil is commercially available as a solution and in some countries also as a foam (Regaine, generics, USA: Rogaine). It has been approved in many countries since 1987. The brand name plays on the English verb , which translates as to recover or get back. This article refers to external use. Tablets also exist … Minoxidil
Products Foams are commercially available as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics (personal care products), medical devices, and foods. Some examples are listed below: Rectal foam containing budesonide or mesalazine for inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis of the rectum). Glucocorticoids and calcipotriol in psoriasis of the skin or scalp. Minoxidil for the treatment of androgenetic hair loss. No drugs: … Foams
Symptoms Increasing diffuse thinning of the hair occurs in the area of the middle parting. In this case, unlike androgenetic alopecia in men, not all hair is lost, but the scalp becomes visible over time. Often, a densely hairy strip remains frontally above the forehead. Dense hair is also still found on the sides and … Androgenetic Alopecia in Women
Symptoms Hereditary hair loss in men begins at the temples (“receding hairline”) and continues to the crown and back of the head, with progressive thinning and the typical M-shaped pattern. Over time, all that may remain of the once lush head of hair is a bald spot and a crown of hair. Unlike telogen effluvium, … Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Finasteride belongs to the synthetic steroids and is used to treat hereditary hair loss in men, as well as prostatic hyperplasia. What is finasteride? Finasteride belongs to the synthetic steroids and is used, for example, to treat hereditary hair loss in men. Finasteride is a drug that was originally developed to treat benign enlargement of … Finasteride: Effects, Uses & Risks
Hair anatomy and physiology Hairs are horny filaments formed by test tube-shaped invaginations of the epidermis. The portion protruding obliquely from the skin is called the hair shaft. Inserted into the skin and extending to the subcutis is the so-called hair follicle. The hair also includes the sebaceous glands, which open into the hair funnel, … Hair Anatomy and Physiology
Background Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid that is not produced by the human organism itself. Phenylalanine ingested with food is produced by the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase and its cofactor 6-tetrahydrobiopterin (6-BH4) metabolized to tyrosine. Phenylketonuria is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by insufficient activity of phenylalanine hydroxylase, resulting in elevated blood phenylalanine levels, i.e., … Sapropterin
Symptoms Alopecia areata manifests as single or multiple, clearly defined, smooth, oval to round hairless areas. The skin is healthy and not inflamed. Hair loss most commonly occurs on the hair of the head, but all other body hair, such as the eyelashes, eyebrows, underarm hair, beard, and pubic hair, may be affected, and changes … Alopecia Areata
The active ingredient minoxidil belongs to the class of antihypertensives. Active substances that belong to this class all have a blood pressure-lowering effect. Nowadays, however, minoxidil is primarily used to treat hereditary hair loss (androgenetic alopecia). The active ingredient can slow down or stop hair loss. In some cases, the growth of head and beard … Minoxidil against Hair Loss
When minoxidil is used to treat hair loss, the most common side effect is itching of the scalp. This is due to the fact that the solution used contains alcohol, which dries out the scalp. This can result in the formation of dandruff. In addition to dandruff, it can also happen that acne forms on … Minoxidil Side Effects
The human hair of men and women should appear full and healthy to signal: I am healthy and beautiful! Unfortunately, however, hair is also very susceptible to hormonal influences of the body, which, however, are not pathological. The result: hair falls out in the crown area in women and on the side of the top … Minoxidil: Effects, Uses & Risks
Definition – What is hair tonic? Hair tonic is a liquid that is applied to the hairline and scalp and massaged into the scalp and should contribute to its care. Depending on the product, it can have very different functions. For example, it can be used for cosmetic purposes, such as hairdressing, or for medical … Hair tonic – Does it really care?
