Rogaine Extra Strength
Rogaine Extra Strength is an FDA approved higher concentration of Minoxidil for treating hairloss. It comes in a 5% liquid solution and is available over the counter for men for around $29 per month. Rogaine Extra Strength claims to grow 45% more than the Regular Strength 2% formula. It also starts growing hair as soon as 2 months in many individuals. The most common side effects are scalp itch and irritation, which are rare.
| Treatment Type | Hair Growth Stimulator (Potassium K+ Channel Opener) |
| Availability | Over the Counter |
| Country Approval | Approved:
United States, New Zealand, Australia, Phillipines Pending: Canada, European Community |
| Clinical Results | 45% more hair grown than the regular strength 2% formula. Hair grows as soon as 2 months. |
| Observed Results | Seem to match clinical results. May be improved with simultaneous use of Propecia / Proscar or when premixed by a pharmacist with .025% Retin-A/Tretinoin. |
| Side Effects | Side effects are rare. Most common is scalp irritation/itching. |
| Cost | $28.95 retail for
a one month supply at most stores $24-30 depending on store location |
| Where You Can Get It Online | 4rx Buy Rogaine |
- Minoxidil Reviews
- Karl "The Mailman" Malone and Mike Holmgren Endorse Rogaine Extra Strength
- Regrowth Report: Regrowth Scoops the Mainstream Press with Rogaine Extra Strength Information
- Regrowth Report: Original Report Predicting Propecia and Rogaine Extra Strength Approval
- Regrowth Minoxidil Survey Results
- Effects of using Retin-A with 0.5% minoxidil
- Effects of using Proscar with minoxidil
- Study showing Minoxidil protects the follicular root sheath
- Study of Minoxidil as a potassium (K+) channel opener
- Study of Minoxidil Sulfate, the active metabolite of Minoxidil
- Study on the photostability of minoxidil solutions over time
- Study showing that the effects of Minoxidil are dose dependent and the higher percent the more effective
- Study showing the side effects of 5% on patients with alopecia areata - shows little or no difference between side effects of 2% and 5%
- Study showing one way Minoxidil works is by increasing DNA synthesis in the dermal papilla
- Study showing the absorption time of Minoxidil
- Study showing that topical minoxidil does not affect blood flow to the scalp - the vasodialator theory is reputed!
- Excessive facial and body hair growth with Minoxidil 5% and women
- Study shows Minoxidil causes increased expression of growth factors in the hair follicle
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