What is Minoxidil? How does Rogaine work?
Minoxidil is made available by Rogaine in three ways: foam, liquid (applied via a dropper) and a gel. It is used treat male pattern baldness and female hereditary hair loss. For maximum effect, the solution should be in contact with the scalp for four hours before being washed out.
Minoxidil solution stimulates hair growth but is not used as a hair loss treatment in case of baldness due to non-hereditary factors (e.g., baldness caused by illnesses).
Men's Rogaine
Hereditary hair loss is extremely common around the world. While there are many causes of hair loss, hereditary hair loss accounts for about 40% of all cases. Minoxidil was the first available clinically proven treatment for hereditary hair loss.
Tests have shown it helps slow or stop hereditary hair loss in up to 4 out of 5 cases for the men and women who use it. That means there's an excellent chance it can help you too.
Women's Rogaine
Minoxidil can be use incase of thinning hair phenomenon. Did you know that up to 30% of women will experience hereditary female hair loss? Rogaine is the first available clinically proven treatment for hereditary hair loss.
2% Minoxidil (less strong Rogaine solution) have shown it helps slow or stop hereditary hair loss in up to 4 out of 5 cases for women who use it.
Please note: Minoxidil solutions are sold under many brand names, just two of which are Rogaine and Regaine.
