Is Rogaine right for Me? : If you are suffering from hair loss, it may be overwhelming to pinpoint what treatment best suits your age, degree of hair loss, lifestyle, and desired results. Rogaine is a minoxidil drug used to treat male pattern hair loss on the crown area of the scalp. It has no effect on the common receding hairline or temple point hair loss. Rogaine is most effective on men under the age of 40 who’ve recently discovered their hair loss, or who have only moderate hair loss. It is one of only two FDA approved pharmaceuticals to treat hair loss, the other being Propecia.

Is Rogaine right for Me? How Do I Use Rogaine?

Rogaine is available over-the-counter. It is applied topically, twice per day, to the affected area of the scalp. Users of Rogaine will see results anytime from 4 months to 1 year after starting treatment. The prescription comes with three applicators for ease of use: a spray applicator, an extender-spray applicator, and a rub-on applicator. Rogaine should be applied only to dry scalp skin that is not irritated or sunburned. It is important that Rogaine does not get into the eyes or mouth and is not inhaled. Rogaine should not be used by pregnant women suffering from hair loss.

Are There Any Side Effects With Rogaine?

There are side effects that may come with the use of Rogaine, some more serious than others. A few side effects are:

Acne, irritation, or burning of the scalp.
Decrease in blood pressure. (This medication was invented to lower blood pressure.)
Blurred vision.
Headaches or lightheadedness

If you would like to learn more about Rogaine, or what you can do to treat your hair loss, don’t hesitate to schedule a free online consultation with Dr. Umar of the DermHair Clinic.