Hair loss Treatments: Propecia Rogaine
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What should I use? Propecia or rogaine?

Both Propecia and Rogaine are hair-loss treatments with proved effects in regrowing hair.

Propecia (Finasteride)

Propecia ( active ingredient: finasteride) is prescription pill used to treat male-pattern baldness, a hereditary condition caused by hormonal dysfunction.

How Propecia works?
Propecia works by decreasing the production of androgens hormones.

Propecia


Rogaine (Minoxidil)

Rogaine (active ingredient: Minoxidil 2% -regular strength or 5% extra strength) is a over-the-counter solution used to treat hair loss or hair thinning.

How Rogaine works?
Rogaine works by enlarging the hair follicle and stimulating the hair regrowth.

Rogaine

 In order to have a better view about hair loss treatments available on the market, we present you a Propecia Rogaine comparison chart.


Propecia - Rogaine: short comparison


  Propecia Rogaine
Brand Name: Propecia Rogaine (for men)
Rogaine (for women)
Active ingredients: Finasteride Minoxidil
FDA Approval: 1997 Men's Rogaine - 1988
Women's Rogaine - 1991
Strength: 1mg Men's Rogaine Regular Strength -2%
Men's Rogaine Extra Strength -5%
Women's Rogaine -2%
Dosage Form Tablet Solution
Route: Oral Topical
Marketing Status: Prescription Over-the-counter
Company: Merck Pharmacia and Upjohn
Side effects:
  • allergic reactions of the face
  • ejaculation problems
  • possible sexual side effects such as decreased libido or decreased quality of semen
  • testicular pain
  • scalp irritation.
  • hands or feet swell
  • scalp redness
Timeline for results:  
First visible results: after 3 months between 2-4 months in Men's Rogaine
4 months in Women's Rogaine
New hair regrow: 6 months 4-6 months for Men's Rogaine
6 months for Women's Rogaine
Time to use it: As long as you want to maintain the results 9-12 months, or even more to improve the results
Gender: Men's ONLY Men's (Rogaine for men)
Women's (Rogaine for women)
Special note: TO NOT be used by women
TO NOT be handle/use Propecia if you are pregnant or may potentially be pregnant		 For pregnant women: appointment with a physician is required
Frequency: once daily twice daily
Available supply:
  • 1 month supply (30 tablets)
  • 3 month supply (90 tablets)
  • 1 month supply
    (60 mL -2 FL OZ)
  • 3 month supply
    (3 x 60 mL -2 FL OZ bottle)
Price:
prices may vary
  • Propecia 1mg x 30 Tabl. - $119.00
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  • Propecia 1mg x 90 Tabl. - $259.00 (Save $98.00)
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  • Men's Rogaine Extra Strength, 3 month supply - $48.99 (Save 5%)
  • Men's Rogaine Extra Strength, 1 month supply - $24.99
  • Women's Rogaine, 3 month supply - $48.99 (Save 5%)
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Trademarks Propecia© is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc Rogaine©, is a registered trademark of Pfizer, Inc.


Rogaine©, is a registered trademark of Pfizer, Inc. | Propecia© is a registered trademark of Merck & Co.