What is Minoxidil?

Finasteride is a medication, and it's the generic name for Propecia. Finasteride is one of the most common treatments for male-pattern baldness, and it's FDA-approved to help slow down hair loss.

Rogaine can definitely help slow down your hair loss slightly, and sometimes it can even help regrow a few dozen hairs, but it simply doesn't have the ability to fully reverse hair loss and restore a much younger hairline. Nearly all of the dramatic before and after photos you see for impressive hair regrowth come from hair transplants.

Propecia is known for slowing hair loss and helping to thicken existing hair. Depending on your stage and pattern of loss, a combination of defensive therapies along with a transplant procedure is usually recommended.

Possible Propecia side effects are rare (less than 2% of patients) and can include: decreased sexual appetite, erectile dysfunction, decreased semen, lump and tenderness in the chest, pain in the testicles, and inability to urinate normally. Allergic reactions to the drug itself are extremely rare.

Possible side effects of Rogaine include: itchy scalp, flaking of the scalp, chest pain, heart palpitations, irregular or fast heartbeats, headaches, flushing, and swelling. Allergic reactions are extremely rare.

Scientists estimate that the average head of hair grows at a rate of about half an inch per month. Hair grows 10% faster during the summer months, although this difference isn't particularly noticeable. Although personal genetics play a huge role in how quickly your hair grows, there are several other factors that can influence your rate of growth.