Why youre not seeing hair growth results with Rogaine and 3 ways to enhance its effectiveness

Slow growing?According to NYU Langone, more than 80% of men and “nearly half of women experience hair loss during their lifetime.”Many among these thinning masses turn to minoxidil.Commonly sold under the brand name Rogaine, minoxidil was first used to treat high blood pressure but is now administered topically or orally to treat hair loss.“Rogaine is one of the most well-studied and well-proven topical treatments for hair loss,” Dr.

Michele Green, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in treating skin-related issues, told The Post.“It minoxidil pushes hair into the growth phase of the hair growth cycle and restores inactive hair follicles.”But what can be done when minoxidil fails to promote and restore?Dr.

Ross Kopelman, a hair restoration surgeon in New York City, told The Post that while minoxidil can be “transformative,” there are three primary reasons why people fail to see results.First among them, impatience coupled with inconsistency.With minoxidil, hair growth typically occurs after the medication has been used for several months and lasts only as long as the use is continued.“It’s important to manage expectations — minoxidil takes time to work.

It usually takes three to six months of consistent use to see noticeable improvement, and sometimes even longer,” said Kopelman.He noted that inconsistent application is another common cause of disappointing results.For optimal growth, minoxidil must be applied directly to the scalp and used daily (or twice daily for the 5% solution).

And when it comes to preventing and repairing hair loss, how soon you start treatment is as important as the treatment itself.“If someone has significant thinning where follicles are already inactive, minoxidil might not be as effective.”According to Kopelman, not all patients will respond to minoxidil in the same way “due to genetic or hormonal factors.” However, he assures that hope is not lost, though a multi-pronged approach might be n...