Rogaine Review: Does Rogaine Work?
One of the most popular hair growth products on the market today is Rogaine. The active ingredient is Minoxidil, and the product claims to help with Male Patter Baldness, by stimulating your hair follicles. It comes in two forms – a foam and a solution. Both are applied in the same way, by parting your hair into rows, and massaging it into your scalp, both in the morning and the evening. The foam is the newest form, and is usually the preferred method. Rogaine only claims that this product will help with hair loss on the crown of the head, not hair loss at the temples. Cost is $30 per month.
What are the possible side effects?
Scalp irritation, flaky scalp, irregular/fast heartbeat, chest pain, headaches.
Does it work?
According to a study done by Rogaine, 85% of men re-grew hair in 16 weeks, which sounds promising. The question is, does it really work?
Unfortunately, the answer is a somewhat vague yes and no. Based on the many reviews of people who have used Rogaine, the results are pretty hit and miss. There are users who are very happy with the results, sometimes as early as after 3 months using the product. However, there are many users who are very disappointed with the product. The major complaints are that hair re-growth often comes in as peach fuzz, and that they never receive true hair again. Peach fuzz is not a good replacement for regular hair, so does not make for a great option.
The other major complaint people have is the side effects. The most common of all is the fact that many people get a flaky skull, similar to dandruff, and is very unpleasant. The product has a very unpleasant smell, and can be uncomfortable to apply, because it burns.
What´s the low-down?
Rogaine will have different results for each and every person that uses it. It will work well for some, work poorly for others, and not work at all for certain people. It is also important to note that you will have to use Rogaine for life once you start, because once you stop, all of the hair that was re-grown will fall out.
If you are worried about your hairloss, Rogaine may be worth a try. Just don´t get your hopes up yet.
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