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pharmacological treatments

Up to the mid 80´s, the real causes for hair loss hadn´t been identified yet. Therefore, many hair regrowth products were offering uncertain remedy and non-effective results. Some of these treatments followed a scientific method to prove their effectiveness and only a few laboratories took the challenge.. On the other hand, some other types of treatment arose, such as: Shampoos, soaps, lotions, massages, electromagnetic therapy, and even outrageous remedies such as animal excrement and urine!

Treatment options

Nowadays, there are drugs that have scientifically proven to stop hair loss and to stimulate its regrowth including both topical and oral medications.

What can I expect when using a treatment?

Both types of treatment can offer good results, but it is important to realize that they only stop and prevent hair loss from those areas that still have regeneration capability. If your hair is already totally lost, the only possible remedy is hair transplantation.

topical treatments

AVIXIS® (Alfa-oestradiol)

If slight to moderate Alopecia occurs (for both men and women), Alpha-oestradiol helps by enlarging the Anagen period (when roots produce hair). Daily application to the scalp is recommended. When the situation improves, one application every 2 to 3 days is just fine. Results may be seen after the third month. If continuing this treatment for more than a year, do so under the supervision of a physician. For more information visit http:// www.galderma.com.mx

ROGAINE®(Minoxidil)

TRICOMIN® ( Triaminio copper)

Triamino Copper works directly on the Dermal Papilla, stimulating Collagen and protein production, and contributing to a longer hair growth period and producing thicker hair. To obtain better results, Tricomin hair care products may be used daily and regularly. For more information visit http://www.tricomin.com

When should I expect to see the results of a topical treatment?

Consider awaiting up to 3 months to see clear results of any topical treatment, this is enoguh time for our hair to grow.

What if I suspend the treatment?

If you do so, hair loss will occur again; constancy is required to stop hair loss with pharmalogical treatments.

oral treatments

PROPESHIA® (Finasteride)

This drug lowers the DHT hormone levels by inhibiting its conversion from Testosterone, blocking an enzymatic compound which is necessary for its production (5-Alpha Reductase). While diminishing the DHT level, Finasteride prevents the sensitive follicles from thinning and disappearing.

This is a 1mg tablet and must be taken daily, forever, if the patient doesn't want to continue losing his/her hair

Results will be noticeable on the 8th month or so. Optimal results are clearly seen on people with thinning hair, with miniaturization; but not so on people with advanced baldness (type VI and VII).

15% of people who take Finasteride will continue losing their hair. Reports also show that 5% of these patients experience loss of libido and erectile dysfunction.

This drug was firstly known as Proscar, and it was used in higher doses to treat prostate disease.

Should Propecia be taken after a hair transplant surgery has taken place?

This is a very frequently asked question from our patients in Gardel Hair Restoration Institute. Even when Finasteride is a good complement for a hair transplant, it is, at the end, a personal option if the patient wants to maintain the affected hair for a longer period of time.

Based on our experience, transplanted hair will grow naturally and there´s no need for any drug. We assure that your hair will grow throughout your life because its follicle keeps a genetic code that resists the DTH hormone that produces baldness. Our specialists carefully select each capillary follicle to obtain a successful hair restoration. Still, Propecia is useful for men who want to stop the progressive loss of non-transplanted hair.

For more information visit
http://www.propecia.com

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