Rogaine

Rogaine^® is a topical treatment  approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) used to promote hair growth and slow hair loss. Its active ingredient is minoxidil. It is primarily used for androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern baldness) but may also be beneficial for other hair loss conditions.

Rogaine is thought to work by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles, making the growth phase of the hair cycle longer and stimulating hair regrowth. It is available in 2% and 5% formulations, in liquid or foam form, and it’s typically applied once or twice daily.

Consistent, long-term use is necessary to maintain results. After stopping treatment, hair loss generally returns within a few months.

Rogaine works best when used early in hair loss and requires at least three to six months of consistent application to see noticeable results. Talking to your healthcare provider may help to determine if Rogaine is the right treatment for your hair loss.

Topical minoxidil is available in many formulations, including some meant for use in women. The information below is specifically about Men's Rogaine Extra Strength Unscented^® and may not be accurate for other formulations of topical minoxidil.

Men's Rogaine Extra Strength Unscented (minoxidil 5%) is used:

• To regrow hair on the top of the scalp

Vasodilator

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

• Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurs

• Sudden, unexplained weight gain occurs

• Your hands or feet swell

• Scalp irritation or redness occurs

• Unwanted facial hair growth occurs

• You do not see hair regrowth in 4 months

The price of Rogaine varies depending on the formulation, quantity, and where you buy it. The average retail price of one bottle of Rogaine 5% solution (a month’s supply) is about $33, but coupons may be available to bring down the price.

Topical minoxidil (the active ingredient in Rogaine) is also available without a prescription from pharmacies and online retailers, including through the Hims platform, where minoxidil solution costs $15 per month and minoxidil foam costs between $19 and $30 per month depending on the subscription plan you choose.

• For external use only

• For use by men only

• Flammable: Keep away from fire or flame

• Do not use if:

  • You are a woman

  • Your amount of hair loss is different than that shown on the carton or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp. 5% minoxidil topical solution is not intended for frontal baldness or receding hairline

  • You have no family history of hair loss

  • Your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy

  • You do not know the reason for your hair loss

  • You are under 18 years of age. Do not use on babies and children

  • Your scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful

  • You use other medicines on the scalp

• Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease

• When using this product:

  • Do not apply on other parts of the body

  • Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse eyes with large amounts of cool tap water

  • Some people have experienced changes in hair color and/or texture

  • It takes time to regrow hair. Results may occur at 2 months with twice a day usage. For some men, you may need to use this product for at least 4 months before you see results

  • The amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. This product will not work for all men

• Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: May be harmful if used when pregnant or breastfeeding

*This information is from the label for Men's Rogaine Extra Strength Unscented^®. See the Full Prescribing Information for more complete information. Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Men Rogaine Extra Strength Unscented, may also be the active ingredient in other medications, and this information may not be accurate for all medications that include the active ingredient minoxidil.