Hair loss effects 30 to 40 percent of the population. It is not surprising that products promising to treat hair loss is popular. Rogaine is a name that stands out in the battle for commerical hair loss treatment. But before you invest your $30.00 (or more) on a box of Rogaine, below are ten things you probably did not know about Rogaine.
- The active ingredient of Rogaine, minoxidil, was initially designed to treat high blood pressure by relaxing the smooth muscles in the blood vessels, causing it to dilate. A “beneficial” side-effect of minoxidil is hair growth or reversing baldness (by about 90 days into use). Furthermore, the only drugs approved by the Food and Drug Adminstration (U.S) are those that contains minoxidil. However, it is not a cure for hair loss. Similar to products like hair thickeners, once an individual stops using the drug, the effect will also end.
- Several users reported allergies to minoxidil or the non-active ingredient, propylene glycol. Propylene glycol ensures that minoxidil is evenly spread across the scalp and can be readily absorbed by the skin.
- True to the popular saying, “everything in moderation,” using too much of Rogaine may cause hypotension because the active ingredient in Rogaine acts as a vasodilator.
- Using Rogaine in conjunction to petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or tretinoin may increase your likelihood of hypotension as these products may increase the absorptions of minoxidil by the scalp.
- Apply Rogaine on damaged skin (i.e sunburnt) will increase the absorption of minoxidil and may lead to hypotension.
- Users of Rogaine may experience acne on region of application
- Signs and symptoms such as heachache, light headedness, a drop in blood pressure, irregular heart beat, blurred vision and chest pain may indicate that too much of the drug is absorbing.
- The Food and Drug Administration requires that Rogaine for men contains no more than 5% minoxidil and for women, no more than 3% for women.
- Rogaine is marketed under “Regaine” outside of the United States.
- The active ingredient of Rogaine can be transmitted to babies via breast milk. This can also be said with any product containing minoxidil (Rogaine, Provillus, etc).
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