Hi Gremlin,
Interesting question - I've enjoyed doing the research for you.
Remember... I'm not a doctor, I'm only providing you with information.
After making my initial call I was told to hang on the line while I
was connected to the Pharmacia Health Consumer Health Care department
- for over the counter medications.
The bottom line is to see a dermatologist and have him/her check out
your scalp, because they would be able to determine hair loss or
thinning that you might not be noticing.
If you aren't losing or thinning yet, then do not start using Rogaine.
It would be a waste of your money. However, if you are (even in the
most baby stages) then yes start now.
Rogaine will push out the hair and regrow hair and keep it growing.
Simply put, Rogaine enlarges the miniaturized follicles and helps keep
the hair it regrew.
Side effects: dry itchy scalp because Rogaine is an alcohol,
propylene glycol base which may tend to dry up the scalp. For that
you'd want to use a gentle moisturizing shampoo called Progaine.
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Interesting article at the Rogaine Website
Rogaine for Men - What Causes Hair Loss by Dr. Eduardo Tschen,
Dermatologist
http://www.rogaine.com/5_cause_flash.asp
"In some cases, hair loss can begin at the onset of puberty. Many men
first notice hair loss in their 20s. Signs of hair loss include
thinning hair on top of the scalp, a finer, thinner hair texture, or a
receding hairline. The most common form of hair loss for men is a
hereditary condition called androgenetic alopecia. Contrary to popular
belief, the gene that causes androgenetic alopecia can be inherited
from either your mother or your father or both parents.
Androgenetic alopecia occurs due to a combination of heredity,
hormones, and age. These factors shrink some of your hair follicles
and reduce the time that they grow hair. With time, these follicles
grow fewer, and finer, hairs. Eventually, they may grow no visible
hair at all."
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Stylist Tips by Brian Boye, Fashion Director, Men's Health
http://www.rogaine.com/5_tips.asp
"Wash your hair every day with a mild shampoo like PROGAINEŽ. However,
washing your hair more than once a day isn't recommended. It strips
away the natural oils that give your hair thickness and shine.
Conditioners called volumizers can help add thickness and volume to
thinning hair. They help strengthen and condition hair for maximum
fullness and vitality. PROGAINE Weightless Conditioner is specially
formulated to strengthen fine or thin hair.
Gel - A light gel adds body and volume to your hair. Avoid thick gels
that weigh your hair down.
Mousse - Another good choice. Less is more though.
Pomade - Good for some styles. Again, go easy.
Hairspray - If you're going to use a spray, use a light one.
Blow Drier
Good for drying hair, not styling it. A light pomade or grooming cream
and a hair-dryer can sometimes help you achieve a fuller look than
with towel-dried hair."
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www.rogaine.com has all available information you might want about the
product.
Google Search - a combination of the following words: rogaine,
baldness, male pattern baldness, hairloss, heritary
Best regards,
tlspiegel
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Clarification of Answer by
tlspiegel-ga
on
06 Jan 2003 12:05 PST
Hi Gremlin,
All board-certified dermatologists have been trained intensively in
skin, hair, nails, etc,. In other words, if you visit with a
dermatologist they will be able to diagnose and advise you.
From the American Academy of Dermatolory patient information.
What Is A Dermatologist?
http://www.aad.org/Kids/dermatologist.html
"What kind of training do dermatologists get?
After medical school and a year of hospital residency in general
medicine, dermatologists have at least three more years of intensive
medical and surgical training. Dermatology residency training focuses
on the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes (the "wet skin" of the
mouth and genital area). Board-certified dermatologists have completed
this training and passed a comprehensive test given by the American
Board of Dermatology. About 8,500 board-certified dermatologists
practice in the United States."
[edited]
"Hair Loss
Hair loss can occur for many reasons, the most common of which is
hereditary baldness. New medicines may help reduce baldness in some
people."
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Another informative webiste: Hair! From Personal Statement to
Personal Problem
http://www.iweightloss.com/hair_loss.htm
Kind regards,
tlspiegel
Google Answers Researcher
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