What is Rogaine

Is Rogaine Right for you?

Extensive studies have shown that Rogaine is effective at stopping hereditary hair loss. But there are many causes of hair loss and Rogaine is not suitable for everyone. That's why it's important to discover first whether Rogaine is right for you...

• Do you have a family history of hair loss?
• Have been losing hair for less than 10 years?
• Do you have a balding area less than 10 cm in diameter, with some remaining hair growth?
• Do you have hair loss at the front of your scalp or on the crown?
• Are over 18 and in good physical health?

If you answered YES to all of these questions, then Rogaine could be your answer to ending hair loss.

If you are experiencing hair loss and it is not hereditary, Rogaine is not the answer for you. But don't despair, there are lots of other ways of dealing with hair loss which can help improve your looks and confidence.

Questions and Answers About Rogaine

Must Rogaine be rubbed in or just rolled on?

We recommend it be rubbed in.

How long after shampooing should Rogaine be applied?

One hour after shampooing.

Can a hair drier be used after using Rogaine?

A hair drier may be used after shampooing but should not be used to dry the medication.

How long after application does optimum absorption take place?

Two hours.

Can Rogaine be used more than twice a day? Will it work faster if I do that?

No. Rogaine should only be applied to the scalp twice a day. Added applications of Rogaine will not make the hair grow faster or better. Research has shown that twice daily is the most effective dose of the medication to use.

Will Rogaine thicken hair and give it more body?

Yes.

Does re-growth start as vellus (downy) hair followed by pigmented, healthy hair?

Yes

How soon after starting treatment with Rogaine can results be expected?

The response to hair growth differs widely in patients receiving Rogaine treatment. Response usually occurs four to six months after the treatment has started. Patients receiving Rogaine should be patient, and not expect the use of Rogaine to make hair re-grow in a short period of time.

Will Rogaine grow hair on everyone who is bald?

No. There are several factors that can influence the growth of hair with Rogaine treatment. These include the length of time the person has suffered hair loss or baldness, the specific type of baldness on the scalp, whether on the front of the scalp or on the crown of the head, and the person's age and physical health.

Even if Rogaine does not cause new hair growth, will it prevent baldness?

Results of patient questionnaires indicate that the rate of baldness progression may be stopped by the use of Rogaine.

If there is no response to Rogaine, when should the treatment be stopped?

After six or seven months.

Each bottle of Rogaine contains a one month supply (60 mls).

Results of Clinical Trials of Rogaine

Male Studies

Clinical studies were conducted by dermatologists at 27 US medical centers involving over 2,300 patients with male pattern baldness on the top (vertex) of the head.

At the end of 4 months, hair counts showed that, on average, patients using Rogaine had significantly more hair re-growth than those who used a placebo (a similar solution without Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine).

Based on patients' self-evaluations at the end of 4 months, 26% of the patients using Rogaine had moderate to dense re-growth compared with 11% of those using the placebo product.

By the end of year 1, virtually half (48%) of the men who continued in the study using Rogaine, rated their hair growth as moderate to dense. An additional 36% had minimal re-growth, the rest (16%) had no re-growth.

Female Studies

In clinical tests conducted by dermatologists in 11 US medical centers, Rogaine was significantly more effective than placebo (a similar solution without Minoxidil which is the active ingredient in Rogaine) in re-growing nonvellus hair in women with androgenic alopecia.

Effectiveness was measured by physician and patient evaluation and by non-vellus hair counts.

Almost two out of every three women in the Rogaine group were evaluated by physicians to have re-grown some hair: 13% had moderate re-growth and 50% had minimal re-growth. The rest (37%) had no re-growth.

Thirty-nine percent of women in the placebo group also saw some re-growth.

However, when actual number of newly re-grown hairs in the 1cm square area of the test were counted after 8 months of treatment, the group using Rogaine averaged more than twice as much re-growth (22.7 more hairs) as the placebo group (11 more hairs).

Product Detail:

Rogaine 2% for Women

• To regrow hair on the scalp
• It takes time to regrow hair. You may need to use Rogaine for Women twice daily for at least 4 months before you see results. Continued use for up to 8 months may be needed to see your best results.
• Continued use twice daily is necessary or hair loss will begin again.
• The amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. Rogaine for Women will not work for everyone. If you do not see any response after 4 months, stop use and see your doctor.
• In clinical studies of mostly white women aged 18-45 years with mild to moderate degrees of hair loss, the following response to Rogaine was reported: 19% of women reported moderate hair regrowth after using Rogaine for 8 months (19% had minimal regrowth; 40% had minimal regrowth). This compares with 7% of women reporting moderate hair regrowth after using the placebo, the liquid without the active ingredient in it, for 8 months (7% had moderate regrowth; 33% had minimal regrowth). If your degree of hair loss is more than that shown on the side of carton (shown below), Rogaine may not work.

Directions:

For external use only. Apply 1ml with dropper or sprayer (6 sprays) 2 times a day directly onto the scalp in the hair loss area. Using more or more often will not improve results. Do not apply on other parts of the body.

Ingredients:

Active Ingredient: Minoxidil 2% w/v.
Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol 60% v/v, Propylene Glycol 20% v/v, and Purified Water.

Warnings & Precautions:

Do not use if you are:

• not sure of the reason for your hair loss
• under 18 years of age. Not for babies or children
• using other medicines on the scalp

Do not use if you have:

• no family history of hair loss
• sudden and/or patchy hair loss
• a red, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp

Stop use and See a Doctor if you get:

• unwanted facial hair regrowth
• sudden chest pain, a rapid heartbeat, faintness or dizziness
• sudden, unexplained weight gain
• swollen hands or feet
• scalp irritation that continues or worsens

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse with large amounts of cool tap water. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a healthcare professional before using this product. Do not use if your hair loss is associated with childbirth. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Do not use on babies or children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Keep the carton and educational booklet. They contain important information.

Rogaine 5% for Men

• To regrow hair on top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures on side of carton, shown below). Not intended for frontal baldness or a receding hairline.
• It takes time to regrow hair. With Rogaine Extra Strength For Men, results may occur at 2 months with twice daily usage. For some men, it may take at least 4 months for results to be seen.
• The amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. Rogaine Extra Strength for Men will not work for all men.
• Clinical research in mostly white men aged 18-49 years with moderate degrees of hair loss showed that Rogaine Extra Strength for Men provides more hair regrowth than Rogaine 2% for men.
• If your amount of hair loss is more than that shown on the side of this carton (shown below), or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp, Rogaine Extra Strength for Men may not work.
• Continued use is necessary or hair loss will begin again. If you do not see hair regrowth in 4 months, stop use. In studies with Rogaine Extra Strength for Men, hair regrowth has not been shown to last longer than 48 weeks of continuous treatment in large clinical trials.

Directions:

For external use only. For use by men only. Apply 1ml with dropper or sprayer (6 sprays) 2 times a day directly onto the scalp in the hair loss area. Using more or more often will not improve results. Do not apply on other parts of the body.

Ingredients:

Active Ingredient: Minoxidil 5% w/v.
Inactive Ingredients: Alcohol 30% v/v, Propylene Glycol 50% v/v, and Purified Water.

Warnings & Precautions:

Do not use if you are:

• a woman
• not sure of the reason for your hair loss
• under 18 years of age
• using other medicines on the scalp

Do not use if you have:

• no family history of hair loss
• sudden and/or patchy hair loss
• a red, inflamed, infected, irritated or painful scalp

Stop use and See a Doctor if you get:

• chest pain, a rapid heartbeat, faintness or dizziness
• sudden, unexplained weight gain
• swollen hands or feet
• scalp irritation that continues or worsens

For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse with large amounts of cool tap water. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Do not use on babies or children. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Keep the carton and educational booklet. They contain important information.