Rogaine
Also known as: Neocapil; Regaine
Description
Rogaine is a topically applied Hair Growth Drug. Its principal active ingredient is Minoxidil.
Therapeutic Uses of Rogaine
Hair
Rogaine may thicken existing Hair and may give existing Hair more “body”.
Rogaine may stimulate the growth of Hair and Hair Follicles in some Alopecia Areata patients.
Rogaine may stimulate the growth of Hair and Hair Follicles in some people afflicted with Male Pattern Baldness: [1]
The best results with Rogaine occurs on the crown of the head in younger MPB patients.
Initial Hair regrowth from Rogaine use appears in the form of Vellus (downy) Hair and this is followed at a later stage by pigmented, healthy Hair.
60% of MPB patients using Rogaine containing 2% Minoxidil report no noticeable improvement in Hair Growth.
When MPB patients cease using Rogaine, Hair Loss almost always recurs within three months of cessation.
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