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Is Rogaine Right for My Hair Loss Problem?
Since evolution, hair has served multiple purposes - not limited to looking good and feeling great! It protected against climatic changes when clothing was scarce in the past. Today, with the advent of sociological norms and constantly changing hairstyles, hair is a symbol of good looks. Trendy hairstyles have been known to make or break bank accounts and achieve marriages.
Unfortunately, millions share the problem of baldness. Whether it's due to genetics or mechanical damage caused by braiding and straightening, Rogaine is one viable solution for hair loss.
Without question, Rogaine is the most popular hair loss product in the country. Its gray boxes donning pictures of well coiffed men with full heads of hair is hard to miss on the shelves. The first FDA approved hair loss medication produced by Pfizer, Rogaine's popularity is attributed to its active ingredient, minoxidil, which is a hair growth stimulator. Rather than it being applied as a gel on your hair, it penetrates directly into the hair follicles. Its main purpose is to increase blood circulation and help it reach scalp cells, which leads to growth.
Rogaine application is done through slow massaging of the lotion into the scalp, which helps to cover the entire thinning area better. It is best applied to dry hair and is taken once in the morning and once before bedtime. Side effects include more hair loss during the early phases of medication, which is completely normal given hair cycle's behaviors. The most common side effect is slight itching, which goes away as more of the product if used. Dandruff shampoo is ideal if you ever encounter this problem. Lesser side effects include chest pain, irregular heartbeats, and allergic reactions like swelling of the lips.
Statistics supporting the effectiveness of Rogaine is very encouraging. Clinical studies left and right have been touting its praises. According to a few studies, Rogaine best works for those that have been experiencing hair loss for less than 10 years and had more hairs in the center of the balding area. Overall, about half of all Rogaine users (men) showed modest improvement of regrown hair after a year of use while a third saw only minimal results. Women have a higher success rate, with modest regrowth after a couple of months for 66% of them in clinical studies. The consensus is clear: it takes Rogaine a couple of months to work and should not be treated as a miracle medicine.
Fortunately, Rogaine is not a premium product with its active ingredient exclusive to it like Propecia. As you may already know, Propecia released its patent to allow for generic brands to hold finerastide. Rogaine works along the same degree. Today, general Rogaine can be found for as low as $15 for two packs. All generic versions are cheaper than the Rogaine brand name, and many large retail stores carry general minoxidil for as long as $9 a bottle. Expect your average generic minoxidil pack to cost about $15, a welcome price from Rogaine's $29.99 monthly supply. All in all, Rogaine is a fantastic product that has been proven to work time after time.
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