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What is the success rate of Rogaine?
A study of 11,000 people who used the topical application for at least 1 year found that 92\% said Rogaine achieved fair to excellent results for slowing or stopping hair loss.
Does Rogaine work for seniors?
Minoxidil (Rogaine, etc) is FDA approved for ages 18-65 Give it a ‘go’. Minoxidil is FDA approved for men and women 18-65 with a type of hair loss known as androgenetic hair loss.
Is Rogaine once a day effective?
Although the Minoxidil works best when used twice a day, using it once a day will also be effective (and better than not using it at all). Many patients find applying the medication once a day at bedtime to be the most convenient way to use it.
Why should you not use Rogaine if over 65?
A Regaine is licensed to be sold only from pharmacies for men between 18 to 65. The reason is because it won’t have been tested on men outside this age group. It works only for men with hereditary male-pattern baldness.
Why is Rogaine bad for you?
Rogaine is generally considered safe, but in some cases it can cause side effects, such as scalp irritation, unwanted hair growth, or temporary shedding. If you notice any of these symptoms or anything else concerning, contact your doctor right away.
Is it possible to regrow hair on bald area?
In many cases, bald patches regrow by themselves without treatment. In particular, if there are just one or two small bald patches then many doctors would advise that you simply leave it alone at first. If the hair loss is not too bad then there is a good chance that your hair will regrow after several months.
Does Rogaine actually work by itself?
Yes it does work. But it takes a different time for different people to see results. For example, some claim to see results in the first 3-6 months. Others claim to see results in under a year or within a year.
How does Rogaine actually work?
Minoxidil, the primary active ingredient in Rogaine, is an anti-hypertensive vasodilator medication. Quite a mouthful really. This is just a fancy way to say it widens the blood vessels and increases blood flow. You may have heard that minoxidil first came about in the 1950s.
Does Rogaine really help grow a beard?
Rogaine may be used to grow beard hair . It can cause dryness of the skin, thus I would suggest using the 5\% foam every other day to start out with and then if tolerated, daily thereafter. Currently this fashionable to wear a beard and a symbol of social code in many communities.
Who should not use Rogaine?
You should not apply Rogaine to a sunburned or irritated scalp. Rogaine should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age. Before taking Rogaine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Rogaine does not cure baldness.