2. Rogaine is a popular hair loss treatment product used by
thousands of people worldwide. It is medically proven to
treat hereditary hair loss for both men and women.
Rogaine, which is one of the brands of McNEIL-
PPC, Inc., is the first and only topical FDA-approved
brand to regrow hair and the number one dermatologist-
recommended brand for hair regrowth. It also pioneered
in the hair regrowth category in 1986 when it was
initially launched as an Rx product and has been the sole
driver of innovation ever since. Rogaine is also known as
Regaine in the United Kingdom.
The most powerful ingredient found in Rogaine is minoxidil. Minoxidil belongs to
a class of drugs known as vasodilators. A vasodilator is a substance that causes
blood vessels in the body to become wider by relaxing the smooth muscle in the
vessel wall. This will reduce blood pressure (since there is more room for the
blood) and might allow blood to flow around a clot. Minoxidil solution and foam
are used in the treatment of male pattern baldness.
Rogaine Hair Growth solution is approved and available in two strengths: Regular
(2%) and Extra Strength (5%). Individual users of Regular Strength Rogaine
have claimed success rates of 30–40%. Meanwhile, users of Extra Strength
Rogaine have claimed success rates of 50–60%.
3. Rogaine works by revitalizing shrunken hair
follicles, thus increasing their size. When you use
Rogaine every day, your follicles may increase in
size, and the growing phase may become longer. This
may then produce longer, thicker hairs. According to
Rogaine’s official website, it works by revitalizing and
increasing the size of hair follicles.
Minoxidil increases the duration of the hair follicle
growth cycle (called anagen). This improves the
quality of the hair by increasing the diameter and
length of fine (miniaturized) hair. It can also induce a
new start of the anagen cycle. Minoxidil is a direct
stimulator of follicular growth. It also stimulates the
proliferation of dermal papilla cells.
Positive Effects
4. While using Rogaine, you might experience some
minor side effects like changes in your hair color
or texture. And in rare cases, acne or
inflammation can occur at sites of application.
The most common side effects of using Rogaine
are the following: severe allergic reactions (rash;
hives; itching; difficulty in breathing; tightness in
the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or
tongue); chest pain; dizziness; fainting; fast
heartbeat; redness or irritation of the scalp;
sudden, unexplained weight gain; swelling of the
hands or feet; unwanted facial hair growth.
Negative Effects
