If hair regrowth occurs, twice daily applications of Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Solution 5% w/v Cutaneous Solution are necessary for continued hair growth. Anecdotal reports indicate that regrown hair may disappear three to four months after stopping Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Solution 5% w/v Cutaneous Solution application and the balding process will continue.

Thanks for the comment, Mori. Yes, I’ve heard similar sentiments from others who’ve used both the foam and the liquid – that the liquid may work a bit better but that it yields more undesirable side effects. Of course, plenty of people use the liquid without issue as well. I was using it exactly as directed, so it might be time to try the foam once the side-effects are completely gone. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Rogaine Foam for Women– The 5%, once-daily solution. The product has been shown to work for about 60% of women. Because of the concentration of minoxidil in this product, accidental ingestion has the potential of producing systemic effects related to the pharmacological action of the drug (1 g of this product contains 50 mg minoxidil; the maximum recommended adult dose for oral minoxidil administration in the treatment of hypertension is 100mg per day).It’s too greasy” is a common gripe among liquid minoxidil users. I don’t have that particular complaint about the product. Sure, it’s greasier than the foam, and I definitely feel as though I need to wash my hands thoroughly after applying the liquid (I wash them after using the foam too, of course, but with less vigor). Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist Also, you’re probably less likely to have a “mishap” while using the foam version of the product. Personally, I’ve had liquid minoxidil drip onto my forehead and face on many occasions, flow onto areas of my scalp where I didn’t want it to go, and even gotten the product in my eye once or twice (I may or may not have been intoxicated at the time). The foam is less messy and accordingly a little easier to use for most people. 3. Convenience Winner – Minoxidil Foam Assessment was undertaken by patients using a 100mm visual analogue scale and assessing scalp coverage where point 0 represented much less scalp coverage, 50mm no difference and 100mm much more scalp coverage. In addition, an assessment was undertaken by 2 blinded reviewers who compared photographs taken at baseline and after 48 weeks. Differences were assessed using a 7 point categorical scale viz:

Hair and scalp should be thoroughly dry prior to topical application of this product. A dose of 1 g (equivalent to the volume of half a capful) of this product should be applied to the total affected areas of the scalp once daily. The total daily dosage should not exceed 1 g. Not recommended. The safety and effectiveness of Regaine for Men Extra Strength Scalp Foam 5% w/w Cutaneous Foam in children and adolescents below the age of 18 years or adults over 49 years old has not been established. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignitions sources. No smoking. Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. Do not pierce or burn, even after use. The time to maximum minoxidil concentration (Tmax) for the 5% foam, 5.42 hr, was similar to Tmax for the 5% solution, 5.79 hr. The haemodynamic effects of minoxidil do not become evident until mean serum minoxidil concentrations reach 21.7 ng/mL.Let’s begin. Comparing Minoxidil Liquid vs. Foam Based on Six Critical Factors 1. Price Winner: Standard Liquid Minoxidil At weeks 8, 12 and 16, the difference in adjusted means for percent change in non-vellus hair counts between vehicle foam and minoxidil foam were statistically significant (p<0.0001 at all 3 visits). Topical minoxidil is not indicated when there is no family history of hair loss, hair loss is sudden and/or patchy, hair loss is due to childbirth, or the reason for hair loss is unknown.