What Is Rogaine? How Does It Work To Regrow Hair?
It is not a very good feeling to see fallen hair on your shoulder, on your floor, or on your comb on a daily basis. For most men, a receding hairline and growing baldness is a very common but not at all soothing feeling. Few of them totally accept their shiny glabrous. But many are willing to find any viable solution to treat this. Many have found getting Rogaine useful.
You may have already heard or read about minoxidil or Rogaine if you or someone in your family is dealing with hair loss.
There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about Rogaine or minoxidil and what it does.
In this article, we would like to explore and understand Rogaine and try to help you out in every possible way.
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What Is Rogaine?
Rogaine is a Health Canada and FDA-approved hair loss and hair restoration treatment. It is also known by its generic name, minoxidil.
Doctors consider Rogaine the best solution for a receding hairline and male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia in medical terms).
A Little Bit of the History of Rogaine (Minoxidil)
Minoxidil has vasodilating antihypertensive properties, so initially, its oral form was used to treat high blood pressure. During the treatment, patients noticed that their hair was growing and not shedding. To seize the full benefits, Scientists developed the topical form of minoxidil called Rogaine to apply over the scalp to increase blood flow to the scalp and open follicles for hair growth.
How Does Rogaine Work?
Hair loss and hair thinning can occur because of stress, a genetic condition (androgenic alopecia), age, hormones, and the environment.
The simple theory behind minoxidil is that it allows more blood supply, oxygen, and nutrients to reach hair follicles. However, hair follicles must exist for any hair medication to work.
Vasodilation is the key factor here in the functioning of minoxidil.
When Rogaine is applied to the scalp or beard, it dilates the blood vessels around the balding areas, causing more blood to flow and hence more oxygen and nutrients to reach your scalp. This nourishes your follicles and encourages the faster growth of new and healthier hair.
Effectiveness of Rogaine (minoxidil)
- Stimulates hair growth
- Increases hair thickness and density.
- Treats male baldness and receding hairline.
Basically, Rogaine widens the blood vessels to deliver more oxygen-rich blood to the hair follicles to increase the size of the hair follicle, which promotes the growth of thicker and stronger hair. It also slows down the progress of hair loss.
It is very important to know that Rogaine cannot grow hair on totally bald skin.
Read more: Rogaine Drug Interactions
Is Rogaine Actually Effective?
Most men stated that they got positive results after using Rogaine regularly. They found it effective and the proper use of their money.
A study shows a 92% effectiveness rate in the group of people who used Rogaine for one year regularly.
How Long Does It Take for Rogaine To Work?
The only concern people have about Rogaine is that it takes some time to show results. It usually takes about 4 – 6 months of consistent use before any major improvements are visible.
During the initial few weeks, shedding of hair is very common. However, nothing is alarming about increased shedding for a few months. It allows new hair follicles to become strong and help in hair growth, and stops the process of hair thinning.
A general idea about Rogaine's results timeline.
- Possible increased hair shedding (4 – 6 weeks)
- Hair loss stabilization (2 – 8 weeks)
- Thickening of hair and regrowing in the affected area (3 – 12 months)
Doctors recommend that it is better to use Rogaine persistently and don't take breaks from recommended doses.
How To Apply Rogaine Properly?
The very first thing to keep in mind is always to apply Rogaine to a dry and clean scalp. Do not use it over moist skin.
It is recommended that you should apply it twice a day to the affected areas. However, some men found it difficult to be consistent in its application. The best way to use it regularly is to include your required dosage in your daily routine.
Apply Rogaine to a dry scalp. Remember that there will be some shedding at first, which is part of Rogaine's mechanism of action.
Read more: Rogaine Side Effects
Who Cannot Use Rogaine?
According to doctors, Rogaine works only for certain types of baldness and is not suitable for everyone. It aids in hair growth and prevents further hair loss in some patients; several studies show that it does not work for everyone.
You should take a physician's opinion first if you have these conditions.
- Your hair starts falling out in clumps, and you don't know the exact reason for it.
- Your hair loss is due to bad grooming methods, such as teasing or bleaching your hair.
- Your scalp is itchy, irritated, or infected.
Read more: How Much Does Rogaine Cost?
FAQs about Rogain:
It is considered a good practice to wash hair daily, mainly to avoid any scalp irritation, itching, or redness. Daily shampooing and cleaning your scalp dry before applying Rogaine has been helpful for many men.
As Rogaine cures baldness by encouraging hair follicles to grow new hairs, it is recommended as a good solution for frontal baldness and receding hairline.
Some men have found it more effective when combining finasteride and minoxidil. This is because minoxidil encourages strong follicular growth, and finasteride stops DHT production, the hormone responsible for causing follicular hair miniaturization.
Sometimes hair loss can be overwhelming, and there are many options in the market to treat hair loss. So, it is totally understandable if you have some confusion, hesitation, and questions in your mind regarding using Rogaine to treat your hair loss.
This article is written for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information provided in the articles cannot and should not replace advice from a healthcare professional. Talk to your healthcare provider about any physical or mental health concerns or the risks and benefits of any treatment or medication.
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