Question 1

rogaine/minoxidil, how convenient is it actually?

Accepted Answer

Can Be Weak &amp; Gr: Using OTC (over-the-counter) rogaine (minoxidil) can be effective, but many patients find it to be too weak, too messy and irritating to the scalp. For those patients, we often prescribe Compounded Minoxidil Formula 82M. It reduces the side effects of the off-the-shelf product (rogaine (minoxidil)) and therefore offers better ease of use and results. HairCheck hair bundle trichometry measurements prove the effectiveness!

Question 2

does rogaine (minoxidil) for beard work?

Accepted Answer

It May: Rogaine (minoxidil) is approved for application on the scalp to grow hair as an over the counter product.  Trying it in other areas may work, but more likely you would benefit from a medical evaluation and other therapies (some people do hair transplant to missing beard hair areas!).

Question 3

will rogaine (minoxidil) foam work on a beard?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: We know it works well for the scalp, but for other areas its not proven.  However, rogaine (minoxidil) is no longer expensive, and if you have thin areas in your beard, or areas where your beard has lost hair, i would definitely try rogaine (minoxidil), twice daily for 6 months.

Question 4

when will itching with rogaine (minoxidil) stop?

Accepted Answer

No: Rogaine (minoxidil) foam does not cause itching as much as rogaine (minoxidil) liquid.

Question 5

can i use rogaine (minoxidil) after getting chemo?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: The hair loss after chemotherapy is a difficult problem. There are several treatments that have been tried. Most have failed. Rogaine (minoxidil) might speed up the process, but the scientific evidence is weak.

Question 6

is rogaine (minoxidil) foam as effective as liquid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There have been reports that the foam is more effective than the liquid, perhaps because there is more control over application directly to the scalp rather than the hair.

Question 7

is there anything better than rogaine (minoxidil) for hairloss?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Finasteride for men, or low level laser therapy for both men and women are superior to rogaine (minoxidil).

Question 8

is the rogaine (minoxidil) foam less irritating than the liquid form?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In a study reported in the journal of the american academy of dermatology, the incidence of contact dermatitis and chronic scalp itching was significantly less in patients using the foam vehicle as compared to the standard 5% solution. The foam solution doesn't contain propylene glycol, an agent that commonly causes irritation and occasional contact dermatitis.

Question 9

is rogaine (minoxidil) foam less irritating than rogaine (minoxidil) liquid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The foam is generally less irritating.  Apply to a dry scalp rather than a wet one as well.

Question 10

i am a girl 24 years old - does rogaine minoxidil is the same?do performa is a product of minoxidil?

Accepted Answer

Minoxidil=Rogaine: Performa is a hair spray unrelated to Minoxidil and which was launched by the design house of matrix.

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