Rogaine Women’s 2% Minoxidil Topical Solution for Womens Hair Thinning and Loss & Hair Regrowth, 3-Month Supply, 4 Piece Set, Unscented, 6 Fl Oz

Recommended by my dermatologist
I heard good reviews about Rogaine from my dermatologist and family members. I started using the Rogaine 6 days ago and I will come do updates.

Give it a fair chance (with update @ 6 months)
I’ve been using this for about a month and just ordered another box to keep as backup. I had no magical expectations of this product. I knew going in, that anything I used to try and regrow my thinning hair would take time and a commitment to use as directed. I already knew that I would need AT LEAST 2 boxes (3 bottles in each/6 months of treatment), before I could reasonably expect to see results. I can’t really say if it does or doesn’t work before that. So I will update at that time, I just had to address those who are stating that it doesn’t work in contradiction to statements that are clearly stated on the box/in the leaflet.Yes it is the viscosity of water making it run, that is why I put in minute amounts at a time and make sure to massage it to as large of an area as I can with each application. I focus on a different area each time. It does seem like it’s not even an amount that could make a difference. I read the entire leaflet and saw that during the testing trials, the same results were had whether you used 1ml twice a day (recommended) or tried to speed up the process by using more than that. I’m glad I read that, otherwise I would have finished the whole thing in the first week.I saw a few reviews saying it didn’t work after only using it a month or so. It does say that the hair growth will come at the same rate of your current hair growth. It also says there will be a “shedding” period of sorts several weeks into treatment that will cause more hair loss right before the product really begins to start working. With all of this in mind, I have reasonable expectations.For me, I can honestly attest to the fact that I have a tingling, almost crawling sensation on different parts of my head after 1 month’s use. My head does itch at times, but it’s nothing unbearable, and I feel like it’s due to the new hair growth/stimulated follicles.There have been times when I’ve forgotten an application. I keep reminding myself that it’s only my results that will be hurt which gives me the drive to keep with it twice a day. I know the 6-months-from-now version of me will thank (present-day) me abundantly for giving it the old college try. I will give it at least 6 months, possibly 9 before officially saying whether it’s not worth it (for me).Also to give myself the best chance, I am taking a multivitamin specifically for hair, skin, and nails with B complex and biotin. I’ve also made my diet more focused on lean proteins and dark leafy greens to give myself the best chance. I can’t be a balding woman at my age, it’s not fair and I will fight for it!UPDATE:I’m at the 6-month mark and I can definitely say that I have new hair growth. It’s most noticeable at the hairline where there is visible short hair growing out. It is the same color and texture as my own natural hair. While I do still have the general thinning all over, I’ve had close friends let me know that they can see short hairs growing out of the top of my head while my hair is pulled back in a ponytail. I believe that if I continue with my “regimen” of increased protein, iron, vitamin C (to help with iron absorption), biotin, B12 and other minerals specifically for hair growth I should continue to see positive changes. Also, to be honest, while I was using Rogaine twice daily for the first few months, more recently I’ve slacked off a lot and have even gone several days in-between treatments. I usually try to remember to at least either take the vitamin, eat a a high-nutrient meal or use Rogaine every day.

Had to break open & lost whole bottle
Couldn’t get one of the bottles open