The Truth About Rogaine
If you have never tried Rogaine and are considering using it, there are a few key things you should know that will help you understand if Rogaine is right for you. First of all, Rogaine (Minoxidil) is designed to be used on the top of the scalp. It is not designed to grow hair on other parts of the body (you would be surprised how many questions we get about this). Rogaine is designed to be used by people who are suffering from some kind of pattern baldness. This means that if you have a history of hair loss in your family (mother OR father’s side) then Rogaine MAY help you slow your hair loss, stop it, or in some cases grow hair back. The earlier you start using Rogaine, the better. Studies have shown that the earlier you treat pattern baldness, the better.
To recap, Rogaine is for you if:
- Have a history of hair loss in your family
- You want to treat hair loss on the top of your scalp (general thinning of hair)
Most importantly, Rogaine will not work for everyone, even if you meet the above criteria. Rogaine has been shown to work for a little over 40% of the people who use it. The ONLY way you will find out if it works for you is to try it. You will need to apply Rogaine two times a day for a period of at least 4 months to get an idea if Rogaine will work for you. For many people, the scariest part about using Rogaine is that many people see MORE hair fall out when they first start using it. THIS IS NORMAL and actually a good sign. This means that Rogaine is working and the follicles have shed the old hair to make way for a new strand(s).
To recap:
- Rogaine works in approximately 40% of people who use it
- Rogaine must be applied 2 times a day
- Rogaine must be used for a period of 4 months or more to determine if it will work for you
Lastly, you must continue to use Rogaine to retain the hair you have retained or grown back. Once you stop using Rogaine, your hair will begin to revert back to where it would have been had you not used Rogaine.
Hopefully, we have been able to answer some of your questions here. Please let us know if you have other questions any time at info@minoxidil4less.com. If you are looking for Rogaine check out these links: