Minoxidil vs Rogain?

[Guest]

Hi anyone with advice,

I've just started to use Minoxidil (5% 2times/day.) I am wondering if it is the same as Rogain? Some people appear to have success with Rogain, but no one has mentioned Minoxidil and if this has been equally as successful. Are these two products the same thing (just with different names?)

Also, how long should I attempt this regimine? Minoxidil is rather expensive and I really can't afford to waste more money on a fruitless (or rather hairless) venture.

I'm 21 female, been loosing hair for about 1.5 years... just recently became noticeable enough for people to start to stare...you know the glances. I am pretty despirate to find something that will help..if even just a bit.

Thanx
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[BadHairDecade]

I assume you're talking about generic 5% Minoxidil as compared to Rogaine right?
Rogaine is just a brand name for 5% minoxidl. SO yes they are the same thing.
Generic minoxidil can be bought quite cheap. Something like $28 for a three month supply. So $9 a month shouldn't break the bank. If you buy it one bottle at a time then yes it gets pricey.

You have to give it at least six months to a year. Some have seen results earlier. Take some pictures of your hair now so you have soemthing to campare it to down the road. Hair growth happens so slowly that your not going to be able to tell if your getting results or not.

Add Nizoral shampoo 2-3 times a week to your regimen. Studies have shown that it may help with regrowth. You can find it at your local supermarket with the rest of the dandruff shampoos.

Good luck,

BHD

 

[Guest]

Hi,

Thanx for your reply, much appreciated. you said, that you can get minoxidil for about $9/month...where? I live in Canada and am currently paying $50 (!)/month from the skin specialist! I would be perfectly happy experimenting with this for such an economical cost. Do you know where I could purchase minoxidil. at this price?

Thanx

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[BadHairDecade]

you may want to post your question on where to get it in canada in the Mens General Hairloss Discussion forum on this site. Here's the link
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/discussions ... m.php?f=11

I didn't know you were in Canada. Basically I can walk into the local drugstore here in the US and pic up a three month supply of Generic minoxidil for about $29.

Hope this helps.

BHD