Is the Treatment Different for Women Than It Is for Men?
The progressive nature of hair loss is no different, so the importance of early medical therapy remains the same. However, Finasteride is for use only by men. The good news is that Minoxidil is a far better re-grower in women than it ever was in men. It is the best medication to start with, though there are others. Dr. Elliott believes better results are achieved when the treatment is designed and supervised by a hair loss treatment specialist.