Hair Drug Rogaine & Propecia for Hair Growth Treatment

Minoxidil and Finasteride are two drug therapies that may be recommended in combination with hair transplantation in order to provide maximum Hair Growth. These medical treatments will now be discussed in more detail as they relate to your Hair Growth.

Minoxidil - (usually available in the brand name Rogaine®) is a topical solution commonly used in the treatment of androgenetic and other forms of alopecia, such as alopecia areata. This topical Hair Drug acts as a stimulant agent of hair growth when applied directly to the scalp.

The advantages of this drug are as follows –
- It is easy to use (you apply the medicated lotion twice daily)
- Scientifically proven to be effective in both male and female patients
The disadvantages of this medical drug are as follows –
- It can cause irritation of the scalp, premature aging of the skin, loss of sex drive and possibly sterility
- It is sometimes used in treatments where hair transplantation may not be recommended

Approx. Online Pharmacy Pricing not including shipping and exchange rate:

• Rogaine 2% - Rogaine (Minoxidil Solution) - $39.16 CDN - $52.59 USD
• Rogaine Foam for Men 5%: 1 month supply- $29.95USD, 3 month supply- $49.95,
4 month supply- $59.95 USD, 8 month supply $126.99 USD
• Rogaine Extra Strength Foam for Men Club Pack of 4 - 60g (2.11 oz.) Bottles - $69.99 USD
• Rogaine For Women, 2% Minoxidil Solution, 3- 60 mL bottles $47.98 USD

Finasteride (available in the brand name Propecia® and Proscar®) is a medication in pill form, that first came on the market for the treatment of prostate cancer. It is now also being used for Hair Growth and is a common treatment for male pattern baldness. It has also been shown to a lesser extent to stimulate the regrowth of hair. After 1 year of use, the rate of success varies with some patients reporting significant improvement while others experience no improvement.

Finasteride also requires lifelong treatment. It must be taken for six months before any significant changes are noticed. This drug is not approved for women and actually poses significant danger to women of childbearing age. The possible side effects include a decreased sex drive and sexual function lasting up to 3 years and which occurs in approximately 1 in 12 people who take this medication.

Approx. Online Pharmacy Pricing not including shipping and exchange rate (in USD):
• Propecia (Finasteride) 1mg pills: (60 tabs) $49, (90 tabs) $61, (180 tabs) $120, (360 tabs) $257, (720 tablets) $494.00
• 5mg pills: (30 tabs) $79, (60 tabs) $119, (90 tabs) $159, (120 tabs) $209, (180 tablets) $289, (270 tablets) $259

If prescribed to the ideal patient, these above mentioned medications can result in significant Hair Growth.