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How Rogaine Works

To understand how Rogaine works, understanding the basics of hair growth helps.

Each strand of hair on your head and body grows out of a hair follicle in your skin. Hair grows in a cycle with phases of growth and rest.

Over time, hair follicles may shrink. The hair growth cycle changes due to age, genetics, and other factors.

Rogaine can help hair grow thicker and faster. Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine, belongs to a group of drugs known as vasodilators. Vasodilators make blood vessels relax, which increases blood flow to your hair follicles.

Rogaine comes as a topical liquid or foam that you apply directly to your scalp. When applied to the skin, topical medications absorb into the skin and mainly work at the area of application.

Rogaine works by absorbing through the skin and relaxing blood vessels around the hair follicles. This increases blood flow to your hair follicles. With regular use, Rogaine works to promote hair growth by:

A Note on Gender and Sex Terminology

Does Rogaine Grow Hair Back Fully?

The amount of hair growth with Rogaine varies, and you have to keep using it to maintain its effects. Some people see partial hair regrowth, while others may experience a return to a full head of hair. And some people may not see any improvement.

Results from clinical studies can help give you an idea of what to expect with Rogaine use. A yearlong study of over 900 men applying Rogaine 5% twice daily resulted in considerable hair regrowth. Nearly 85% of individuals saw some hair regrowth, with 62% experiencing significantly smaller bald patches.

In another study of 278 male participants, those using Rogaine 2% or 5% solution for 48 weeks had 70% more hair growth than participants not using the treatment. The higher-strength formulation resulted in about 45% more hair regrowth than the lower strength.

In a study of about 400 females using the Women’s Rogaine 5% foam formulation, the results revealed that 80% of participants had more hair (based on an increase in hair count) after six months of use.

Minoxidil – skutki uboczne

Lek może powodować miejscowe podrażnienie i wysuszenie skóry oraz nasilać niedociśnienie ortostatyczne. Ponieważ rozszerza naczynia obwodowe, nie należy łączyć go z innymi preparatami o podobnym schemacie działania. Nie wolno stosować większej niż zalecana dawki leku, ponieważ może to prowadzić do częstoskurczy, zatrzymania wody w organizmie czy niedociśnienia. Oprócz tego wystąpić mogą bóle głowy, duszności, świąd i pieczenie skóry, stany zapalne, obrzęki obwodowe czy łuszczenie skóry.

Jeżeli wystąpi ciężka reakcja alergiczna, która objawiać się może trudnościami z oddychaniem lub połykaniem, a także widocznymi obrzękami w okolicy twarzy, należy natychmiast skontaktować się z lekarzem i zabrać ze sobą stosowany lek lub ulotkę. Na ogół jednak minoksydyl jest bardzo dobrze tolerowany, dlatego stał się jednym z najpopularniejszych preparatów stosowanych w terapii łysienia. Warto wiedzieć także, że za wysuszenie, podrażnienie skóry i zwiększenie jej reaktywności zazwyczaj nie odpowiada sam minoksydyl, a alkohol, w którym jest rozpuszczony.

How to Use Minoxidil—AKA Rogaine—for Hair Growth, According to Derms

Sophia Emmanuel is an IAT-certified trichologist and licensed cosmetologist based in New York. She owns and operates the Crown Worthy beauty salon in New York City.

Anna Harris is an experienced fact-checker and researcher and a beauty writer and editor.

In This Article

What Is Minoxidil? Benefits Does it work? Hair Type Considerations How to Use

Hair loss, thinning, and shedding are much more common than you think—even if your hair routine is top-notch. Even if your haircare routine is up to par, sometimes there is more to hair density than scalp treatments and supplements can control. And when that's the case, dermatologists will often prescribe minoxidil—the generic name for the brand Rogaine—to help with hair growth.

Yes, minoxidil does work and is potent enough to improve hair growth and reduce hair loss when used correctly. So, how exactly do you use minoxidil, and how do you know if it'll work for you? Ahead, dermatologists share everything you need to know.

Meet the Expert

• Kim D. Edhegard, MD is a Virginia-based dermatologist.
• Divya Shokeen is a board-certified dermatologist at OSVI Dermatology and Surgery Institute in Manhattan Beach, CA.
• Samantha Fisher, MD is a Florida-based dermatologist.
• Brenda Dintiman, MD is a Virginia-based dermatologist.
• Gretchen Friese is a BosleyMD-certified trichologist.

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