August 27 2007, 11:33 am PT | Posted in: Drugs
I received 2 recent emails relating to the same thing, so I’ve combined them into one post…
Email 1:
Hi here is my question. I have been using rogaine from costco for the past 2 years, during that time regrew alot of hair and was very happy with the result. However 3 months ago i started using the Rogaine Foam and my hair started falling, now i can clearly see my scalp it’s horrible and very stressful, if the content of the foam is thesame minox 5%, why am i loosing more and more hair. Thanks.
Email 2:
I tried liquid minoxidil 5% and Rogaine Foam. I think I had better results with the liquid. Is it possible? Everyone is raving about the Foam!?
Honestly, I don’t know. It is the same medication, just in a different formulation. There is no medical reason why you would be noticing more hair loss. It may be just coincidental.
If any other readers want to discuss their experiences between the liquid and foam (positive or negative), please feel free to leave a comment.
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I’ve noticed the same thing. I switched to Rogaine Foam about 4 -6 months ago and I’ve experienced a noticeable increase in hair loss.
I also switched to the Rogaine foam from the regular liquid and have experienced drastic hair loss within three months. Measures should be taken to remove this product from the market.
Ive noticed more hair loss as well and ive been using rogaine foam. on my second 4 pack from costco should i stop?
There is a good reason for this, it is not as effective as the liquid. They just released the Rogaine Foam clinical trials and the hair count is a fraction of Rogaine liquid, it only grew 20 hairs per 1 inch, way below the liquid. Its junk.
The liquid caused mild heart palpitations in me, and slightly hot scalp and mild itchiness. It was mild, so nothing to worry about, but particularly the palpitations were a side effect of the minoxidil in the rogaine.
None of these occur with the foam, and I encountered heavy loss - coincidence? More likely that the minoxidil isn’t properly being absorbed by my scalp, probably not at all.
I’m so sick of hair loss and everything to do with it… the industry so full of scams and liars.