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HAIR2 |
Minoxidil |
Finasteride |
| Suitable for
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Men and women
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Men and women
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Men only
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| Results
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New hairs seen in 2 weeks. Full benefit seen in 6 months.
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New hairs seen in 2 months. User goes through initial phase of shedding. New hairs are brittle and thin from the high alcohol content of minoxidil. Full benefit seen in 1 year.
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New hairs seen in 3 months. Full benefit seen in 1 year.
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| Side Effects
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None
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Itching, inflammation and redness at the site of application
More severe side effects from overdosage -headaches , very low blood pressure, irregular or fast heart beat, blurred vision, decreased sexual desire, partial, or complete, impotence
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Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction, decreased ejaculate amount
gynecomsastia
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| Prescription required?
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No |
No |
Yes |
| Who should not take?
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Persons with alcohol allergies.
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Persons with high blood pressure.
Women who are pregnant and women who are breast feeding
Women cannot use the 5% formula.
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Women and people with liver problems.
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| Most effective on:
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All applied areas
People who have had no more than 15 years of hair loss.
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Most effective on the crown. Effective on people who are just beginning to notice hair loss. Age group: 18 to 41 years old.
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Most effective on the crown. People who are not older than 41 years. (no clinical trials have tested individuals over 41 years of age)
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