Minoxidil is now the most publicised treatment available for male pattern baldness and was the first treatment approved by the FDA for Androgenetic alopecia and studies have shown that solutions of minoxidil are effective in initiating and promoting hair growth in individuals with male pattern alopecia. Ketaconazole is also known to have anti androgenic effects. Recent research indicates that long term use of Nizoral Shampoo may have some benefit the treatment of Androgenetic alopecia. These ingredients plus others included in Prostaguard have been documented as having anti-androgenic effects and may be effective in treating Androgenetic alopecia. However recently the potential effect of using azelaic acid in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia has been recognised and azelaic acid is a popular product for the treatment of pattern hairloss.
Many specialists recommend a combination of one or more treatment.
Natural-Hair recommends using minoxidil in conjunction with a DHT reducing product such as Nizoral Shampoo or Saw Palmetto Extract.