Pros and cons FAQs Summary Topical minoxidil is a treatment for hair loss and hair loss-related conditions, such as alopecia
NickyLloyd / Getty Images Rogaine Make sure your hair and scalp are completely dry before applying this medicine
Needless to say, many people are looking for a solution to stop hair thinning
Individuals with oily scalps may bind the minoxidil foam preferably to the lotion
It always works for me
Should You Rub In Rogaine? Picture source: clinicexpert Massage the foam into your scalp with your fingers, spreading it over the area where your hair is falling
i hate putting it on after i've just washed my hair (and waited until it's dry) because then my hair roots will immediately look greasy, as if i didn't even wash it
Although the exact pharmacodynamics of minoxidil are not well understood, the effect of minoxidil is to safely promote growth and to maintain maturity of the hair follicles
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"If the product does not contain minoxidil, adjust your expectations accordingly," says Aral
Hair loss may continue for 2 weeks after you start using minoxidil
An increase in blood circulation to your scalp could be part of why minoxidil increases hair growth
It is not recommended for
The Minoxidil tends to make your hair greasy; therefore, you will probably want to try to style it somehow to make it look a little better
Do not shampoo your hair for at least 4 hours after using minoxidil
Although the exact pharmacodynamics of minoxidil are not well understood, the effect of minoxidil is to safely promote growth
Dr Lim has unparalleled experience in dermatology
i hate putting it on after i’ve just washed my hair (and waited until it’s dry)
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Over time, this can cause grey, white, or just a less dark head of hair
If you want true hair growth, reach for a bottle of the tried and true solution: Rogaine
The Minoxidil tends to make your hair greasy; therefore, you will probably want to try to style it somehow to make it look a little better
Do not shampoo your hair for 4 hours after applying minoxidil
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Minoxidil can also cause your hair to shed, especially when you first start using it
Status: propecia since 2003 with no side effects that slowed down my hair loss to almost a full stop
Rogain/regain is foamy
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If you think your new grey hairs are from minoxidil, then have a dermatologist take a good close look at the area in question
Many people have reported hair loss and scalp irritation from using OGX products containing DMDM hydantoin
The exact way that this medicine works is not known
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The best length of time to leave rogaine on is around 8 hours, but at least 4 hours
What I have noticed is that after I apply it, my hair looks and feels very greasy and sticky and you can see my thinning much more because a lot of hair is wet and clumped together
4 percent over initial counts, compared with an average increase of only 3
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