Male Pattern Baldness Blog

Minoxidil was originally used as an oral drug to treat high blood pressure due to its effects as a vasodilator. It was discovered to have hair growth as a side effect. In the 1980s Upjohn Corporation received FDA approval to market a topical solution that contained 2% minoxidil for the treatment of baldness and hair ...Continue reading »

Male pattern baldness will affect greater than 50% of men  by the age of 50. The baldness treatment industry is worth about US $1 billion per year. From the 1980s, the use of drugs has increasingly become a realistic option for male pattern baldness treatment. The increasing understanding of the ...Continue reading »

There are three important principles that help produce success and avoid the common mistakes that can sabotage male pattern baldness treatments. These are: Use proven treatments first Take pictures Be patient Most hair loss treatments, if they are going to work at all, takes a minimum of 6 months to begin working, and sometimes ...Continue reading »

I have heard that there is a new treatment for male pattern baldness involving stem cells. If this is true then where can I find out about it? Continue reading »