Baldiness

Some Off-Label Uses of Medications Promote Hair Growth

by Bald Man on March 14th, 2006

From The Plainville Citizen:

While Propecia (finasteride 1 mg) and Rogaine (minoxidil 2% and 5%) are the only available US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs for hair loss, some doctors are finding that other, non-approved medications can be useful options for treating hair loss. (link)

The article lists the following medications which have an impact on hair growth:

• Proscar - Same active ingredient, only in a higher dosage.
• Avodart - Used to treat prostate enlargement
• Aldactone - An oral diuretic used to treat congestive heart failure and high blood pressure
• Retin-A - a topical cream used to treat acne.

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