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| Minoxidil Extra
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| A 5% minoxidil
solution manufactured by Kirkland Signatures, Inc.
The medication is administered
topically. Each bottle contains 60
ml solution which is sufficient for approximately one month of
treatment. At least three months treatment is required before
noticing improvement in hair loss and re-growth. |
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| 5%
Minoxidil
Extra Strength For Men is a generic version of Rogaine Extra
Strength For Men. Both products contain the active ingredient
5% Minoxidil. The information below is provided by the makers
of Rogaine. However, this same information applies to generic
minoxidil 5% since the products are identical. |
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| Rogaine Extra
Strength for Men |
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Here's how Rogaine works:
•The active ingredient in Rogaine revitalizes
shrunken hair follicles, increasing their size.
•With continued use of Rogaine follicles gain
even greater volume, their growing phases become
longer, and they produce longer, thicker hairs.
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And
it's safe!
Rogaine Extra Strength for Men is the strongest
FDA-approved hair regrowth product safe enough to
be sold without a prescription. The most common
effects you may experience are mild itching or
scalp irritation. Rogaine works in the scalp,
where you have the problem.
Your commitment to apply Rogaine to your scalp
twice a day, every day is the true
"secret" to maximizing your hair loss
treatment results. The reason is quite simple: 1ml
of Rogaine twice a day is needed to enlarge your
follicles and stimulate hair regrowth.
Times of day for Rogaine application
Apply Rogaine in the morning, once your scalp has
dried after you wash your hair. Then apply it
again in the evening - an hour or two before you
go to bed - so that it has time to dry completely.
A lot of men like to apply it around dinnertime.
Be sure to wash your hands after each application.
How to apply Rogaine correctly
As you apply Rogaine, you should get as much
liquid from the applicator to the scalp as
possible. Try not to get it on your hair, since
Rogaine® works on the follicles in your scalp,
not on the hair on your head.
Use the dropper
Each Rogaine product comes with two different
applicators - a dropper and a sprayer. We
recommend using the dropper (vs. the sprayer). It
allows you to reach your scalp more easily and
keep the solution out of your hair.
Squeeze a few drops at a time
Rub the drops of solution in the scalp, then move
the dropper over and repeat the process. This
manner of application helps ensure thorough
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Hair
transplants, hair weaves and scalp reductions both
require expensive surgery and multiple visits to a
physician.
Hairpieces are simply coverups and need periodic
replacing. Like surgical procedures, they do not
treat hair loss. Neither do cosmetic thickeners
that merely coat existing hair, giving it more
body.
Rogaine vs.
Propecia
Only one product besides Rogaine has been proven
in controlled clinical studies to stop hair loss
and regrow new hair: Propecia® Tablets (finasteride).
Scientists have discovered that men with male
pattern hair loss have an increased level of
dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in their scalps.
Propecia blocks the formation of DHT. As a result,
it interrupts a key factor in the development of
inherited male pattern hair loss in men.
While both Rogaine and Propecia have FDA approval,
there are critical differences.
•Availability: Rogaine is available without
a prescription. Propecia requires a prescription.
•How taken: Rogaine is applied to the scalp.
Propecia is taken as a pill.
•How they work: Rogaine works locally by
reinvigorating the hair follicles. Propecia
stimulates hair regrowth by altering male
hormones.
•Who can take: While Rogaine Extra Strength
is approved for men only, Rogaine as a 2%
minoxidil solution is approved also for use by
women. Propecia is not approved for use by women.
ROGAINE: A SAFE AND CLINICALLY PROVEN WAY TO
CONTROL YOUR HAIR LOSS
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WHAT
YOU CAN EXPECT NOW THAT YOU'RE
USING ROGAINE®
Your decision to treat hair loss
should be viewed as an active
choice to maintain your appearance
and confidence - just as you would
consider the long-term benefits of
a fitness regimen. Taking control
of your looks and paying attention
to your appearance are worthwhile
efforts, and can offer great
personal rewards.
As many of us are concerned about
our appearance, we make the
positive choice to stay in shape.
But we know that, in order to see
the results, we need to be
dedicated to a proper fitness and
diet regimen. The same thinking
applies to your Rogaine treatment
regimen. Only with your dedication
- by staying on course and
adhering to your treatment regimen
- can you expect to see your
optimal results.
Remember that the process of hair
loss can take place over an
extended period, so the effects of
Rogaine can also take some time to
become visible. Your consistent
daily use over the coming months
is extremely important to the
results you can expect, so you
will want to be patient as you
watch for early signs of regrowth
- like short new hairs or less
hair in your brush or in your
bathroom sink.
Rogaine has to do a lot of work in
your scalp before you will begin
to see anything different on top
of it. In the beginning, you need
to realize that your follicles are
"seeing" results, even
if you are not. While Rogaine
works hard on your scalp to regrow
hair you've lost, it is also
important to realize that Rogaine
can help stop further hair loss by
revitalizing and stimulating hair
follicles.
Here
are key points to remember as you
go through the next months using
Rogaine• During the first
two months.
You may lose - or shed - more hair
than usual during the first 2-4
weeks as the follicles make way
for new growth. You'll also be
establishing your twice-daily
application habits. You should not
worry if you see a temporary
increase in hair loss during your
first two to four weeks of
treatment. This can be a sign that
the new growth cycle is beginning,
and the formerly resting hairs are
making way for new ones to start
growing.
• After the first few months.
You may start to see results.
Rogaine makes miniaturized
follicles larger and prolongs the
growth phase of hair's natural
growth process while increasing
the number of active follicles in
this phase. Eventually, new growth
may appear as soft, very light
hair, which is a sign that Rogaine
is actually stimulating growth.
Eventually these short hairs may
grow to normal size, length, and
color. But remember, everyone is
different. Some men notice results
in 2-4 months. But to see your
best results, it can take up to a
year.
• At the end of the first
year.
You'll have taken control of your
hair loss problem. You should now
see regrowth or at least no longer
be experiencing hair loss. Your
hair should feel thicker and
fuller. And you'll have gotten
back more styling options.
Smart
Grooming Tips
As
you use Rogaine, you'll want to
keep the following points in mind.
•Shampooing: Be
"kind" to your scalp.
Use a mild shampoo like Progaine®.
Harsh shampoos can dry the scalp
and make it more susceptible to
rash or itching.
•Conditioning: Many
conditioners weigh down the hair.
So if you use one, be sure it is
light...and rinse it out
thoroughly.
•Swimming or showering: Wait
4 hours after applying Rogaine
before you go swimming or before
showering. Also, after you shower,
first towel dry your hair before
you apply Rogaine. This allows
maximum penetration.
•Styling: Wait 20 to 25
minutes after application to use
the styling aids you like.
•Washing Hands: Always
wash your hands after an
application. This will help you
avoid spreading Rogaine to your
eyes, face, or other parts of your
body.
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