Comments on: Does Rogaine really increase hair growth? http://www.regrowhair.com/general-hair-loss-topics/common-questions/does-rogaine-work/ Sponsored by the Hair Loss Learning Center.org Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:07:11 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Bill aka - Falceros http://www.regrowhair.com/general-hair-loss-topics/common-questions/does-rogaine-work/comment-page-1/#comment-6990 Bill aka - Falceros Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:35:24 +0000 http://www.regrowhair.com/general-hair-loss-topics/common-questions/does-rogaine-work/#comment-6990 Geoff, Rogaine has only been tested and FDA approved for use on the scalp. However, since unwanted body hair growth has been found as a reported side effect especially in women who use the stronger 5% minoxidil, in my opinion, Rogaine is most likely going to enhance body hair growth by making it thicker and darker. Keep in mind that no medication, Rogaine or otherwise grows hair follicles. In other words, if no hair follicle exists beneath the surface of the skin, Rogaine will not produce hair where no follicle exists. As far as where you can use it - probably anywhere. But just be aware that the potential of side effects applies not only to when minoxidil is applied to the scalp. Best wishes, Bill (Falceros) Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, Hair Loss Learning Center, Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and Hair Restoration Forum Geoff,

Rogaine has only been tested and FDA approved for use on the scalp. However, since unwanted body hair growth has been found as a reported side effect especially in women who use the stronger 5% minoxidil, in my opinion, Rogaine is most likely going to enhance body hair growth by making it thicker and darker.

Keep in mind that no medication, Rogaine or otherwise grows hair follicles. In other words, if no hair follicle exists beneath the surface of the skin, Rogaine will not produce hair where no follicle exists.

As far as where you can use it – probably anywhere. But just be aware that the potential of side effects applies not only to when minoxidil is applied to the scalp.

Best wishes,

Bill (Falceros)
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, Hair Loss Learning Center, Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and Hair Restoration Forum

]]> By: Geoff Clark http://www.regrowhair.com/general-hair-loss-topics/common-questions/does-rogaine-work/comment-page-1/#comment-6988 Geoff Clark Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:15:26 +0000 http://www.regrowhair.com/general-hair-loss-topics/common-questions/does-rogaine-work/#comment-6988 Can you use Rogaine in other areas other than the scalp? If so, where and where not? (i.e. I have a beard and it is not fully thick, is it ok/possible to use rogaine to maximize the thickness of a beard and other areas?) Can you use Rogaine in other areas other than the scalp? If so, where and where not?

(i.e. I have a beard and it is not fully thick, is it ok/possible to use rogaine to maximize the thickness of a beard and other areas?)

]]> By: peter http://www.regrowhair.com/general-hair-loss-topics/common-questions/does-rogaine-work/comment-page-1/#comment-4598 peter Tue, 08 May 2007 16:37:58 +0000 http://www.regrowhair.com/general-hair-loss-topics/common-questions/does-rogaine-work/#comment-4598 Rogaine states that 85% of those that used Rogaine grew new hair but yet you state only 15% ? Rogaine states that 85% of those that used Rogaine grew new hair but yet you state only 15% ?

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