Rogaine

Men's Rogaine was first approved by the FDA in 1988 to help men re-grow their hair. It can be obtained without a prescription and is a topical treatment versus a systemic one, meaning that it’s applied to the top of the scalp and not ingested internally. Thus, it works without messing up the male hormones. In a 16 week study, after applying the 5% formula twice daily, 85% of men re-grew their hair. It works by rejuvenating the hair follicles inside the scalp. It then stimulates growth by increasing the size of the actual hair follicle and its growing phase. The result equals more hair growth.

Rogaine is also available for woman and is effective in reducing hair loss or thinning hair. For best results it must be applied twice daily to the parted section of hair in the thinning hair region. You must then allow it to dry before continuing with your normal hair styling routine. It is safe to continue your typical hair care regiment (i.e. shampoo and conditioner, mousse, gel) as long as it’s allowed to dry completely. At first the new hair growth will be soft and colorless but with continual use it should become just like the other hair. Within the first 32 weeks of the regiment, 60% of women saw a significant increase in new hair growth. But typically, results can be noticed after only 4 months.

Side effects

Like with any drug there are some side effects that you need to be aware of. Side effects include the following:

Mild scalp itching and irritation
Allergic reactions
Very fast or irregular heartbeats
Chest pains
Dizziness
Fainting
Itching
Redness
Dryness
Flaking of the scalp

If you experience any of these you should contact your doctor immediately.

There is also a generic form available known as Minoxidil and comes in either a 2% or 5% version, depending on whether you are looking for men's or women's in that form.

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