Is Rogaine foam as effective as the liquid?

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A foam formulation of the popular hair re-growth aid Rogaine is an effective treatment for hair loss in men and may be safer and easier to apply than the original liquid formulation, a researcher told Reuters Health. The foam is not greasy or drying,” she added.

Is keeps foam or solution better?

Now here’s the most important similarity: Whether sold as a foam or as a solution, minoxidil is an FDA-approved treatment for male pattern baldness that works for approximately 70% of individuals. The foam and solution versions are equally effective at stopping hair loss (and even promoting regrowth for some men).

Is 2% or 5% Rogaine better?

Researchers found that 5% minoxidil seemed to be better suited for promoting hair growth and increasing hair count. Even so, 2% topical minoxidil was found to be superior to the placebo treatment for improving hair growth, and both concentrations were well-tolerated by the women.

What is the difference between Rogaine and minoxidil?

A: Rogaine for men is 5% minoxidil and Rogaine for women is 2%. Another difference is that the 5% solution has propylene glycol in it whereas the 2% is alcohol based. The propylene glycol helps the minoxidil penetrate the skin better and makes the medication more effective.

Is it true that minoxidil liquid is better than foam?

People wonder why the liquid minoxidil works better than minoxidil foam. This is particularly puzzling given that clinical studies have showed the foam has better success rate than liquid. We all know that 5% minoxidil works better than 2% minoxidil. That is because the amount of minoxidil matters. The more minoxidil the scalp absorbs, the better it works. Now let’s compare 5% minoxidil and 5% foam.

How effective is Rogaine?

Rogaine is modestly effective (about 1/3 people see a moderate amount of regrowth, the rest will see slight regrowth, no regrowth but maintenance of existing hair, or not respond at all), but in and of itself it won’t stop baldness because it doesn’t address the root cause.

Does Rogaine foam cause hair loss?

Rogaine can cause a form of temporary hair loss called Minoxidil-induced telogen effluvium. Your hair cycles through four stages of growth: anagen, the growing phase