Rogaine for Alopecia User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2022

"I am so sad. I was a model and never took worth in how I looked. I had low self-esteem from bad relationships and a bad childhood. So I took for granted my beauty. I started to lose my hair when I was 24. I then tried this at 27. Before, everyone thought I was 20. I mean, I looked so young for 27 facially...and this was even how old people thought I was when I had clear thinning hair. Literally everyone. I used this product out of desperation. It caused my very pretty face, which I took for granted (just like we do hair), to age 7 years at least in 4 weeks. I got crow's feet, deep lines. I look old. I used to get comments that I was pretty even when it was obvious to anyone I was losing hair. It's really sad this isn't listed as a side effect. I have gone from being a model to this. Losing hair is one confidence issue. Wow. It is a true side effect. I'm so sad."

• Duv...
• May 3, 2017

"What a nightmare this has been for me. After 3 months of using Rogaine, my desire to have sex has gradually disappeared. It has been 2 months since I stopped it, and nothing has changed. This side effect is not even listed as a possible reaction. And how long has this been on the market? I simply cannot believe that this poison has not been removed from the market or asexuality mentioned as a possible outcome of this. I have no idea when I will recover and if I will recover. I'm seeing a dermatologist soon. I hope he doesn't simply tell me that this is all in my head or not related to Rogaine because he will not like my reaction. I am terrified... I don't know what to do about this. I plan on contacting a lawyer about this."

• Jan...
• February 13, 2017

"I have used the topical on my receding hairline. Twice a day - within two weeks I got a horrible headache that lasted 3 days. Stopped treatment. Started again once a day this time. Same effect. About two weeks went by, then got headache again. Stopped treatment. The second time, I used much less. Maybe a 1/2 Tbl total. I weigh 115 lbs."

• Flg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 26, 2019

"After a few months, I definitely had hair growth. I put it on in the bald spots. Guess what? The bald spots grow coarser, nasty, tough to style, thick, curly hair. Now the sides of my face have that nasty hair, along with the crown line. I'm going to stop using it. I would rather have thinning hair than clown hair."

• TRM...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 7, 2020

"If you're suffering with androgenic alopecia or another form of hair loss, then DON'T DO THIS TO YOURSELF. I have been using minoxidil 5% (the active ingredient in Rogaine), and all that's happened is I've lost too much money and too much hair. This is because I stopped using it for a week by accident, and as a result, my hairline shot up higher than it ever had. When I read about how 2x a day isn't necessary, I cut down my usage, which resulted in another fairly immediate loss of hair. Now I have to style my hair in a specific way, and even that doesn't adequately cover up my patches of baldness. This product has not grown a single new hair for me and is nothing but a scam. It was also proven to be as effective as rosemary oil in a study, but without the side effects. I wish I had never bought this awful product."

• Vio...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 3, 2019

"Rogaine works better than nothing. It works pretty well for the first 9 months to 1 year, and then it really slows down. It seems that the Rogaine hair falls out if you forget to use it for a few days, and then starts again as soon as you start using it again. They also have these stickers on the women's liquid boxes advertising a $10 or $25 refund. Don't believe it! They never pay, and if you contact them about it, they say they will do it, but again never pay you the refund. Don't buy it based on the refund."

• Ada...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 22, 2021

"I noticed very minor recession and thinning on my temples and hairline, so I thought I would give Rogaine a try to see if it would thicken it up a little. I didn't expect wonders, but I certainly did not expect the result I got. My situation, which was incredibly minor, is now ridiculous. The areas I applied it are incredibly thin due to induced shedding, which only stopped a year down the line. It's only shed in exact positions I applied minoxidil. It also caused cysts, which have left permanent bald spots. Please don't do this to yourself, it's not a safe medication the way it's marketed, and even if you did respond well, it is a life sentence. Awful, awful drug with zero support, as nobody understands the drug."

• Sum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2018

"I had used for 2 weeks before visiting the dermatologist. I had horrible side effects - itching, dermatitis... my scalp was burning, drained. So bad. My derm stopped it right away. Now I'm on spironolactone for over 2 weeks. Not much difference yet... hope it's working."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 4, 2023

"I had been losing my hair slowly for several years. I tried all kinds of alternative therapies, supplements, and other nonsense because I was afraid of trying Rogaine. None of those things helped at all. So I finally tried Rogaine after my hair stylist commented on how much hair fall I had each time I came in. I was really worried about scalp irritation since I have sensitive skin. But I'm happy to say that I haven't had any irritation at all. I'm about 8 months in, and I have a ton of new growth. My hair is shoulder length, with the new growth being about 2-3 inches long. That looks a little funny, but I don't mind. The new hair is the same texture, color, and quality as the existing hair. Rogaine has helped me keep my hair. If you try it, you need to give it 3-4 months before you'll see new hair growing. Stick with it. It works."

• bet...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 30, 2023

"Priced way too high and ineffective for me. I was buying 3 every month and a half for almost $30 a can. Switched to a generic 5% minoxidil foam a month and a half ago and still haven't finished the first bottle. 3 of the generic cans cost me $30 altogether. It smells better than Rogaine, no pink tax. It lasts so long. Best of all, I get better results. Do yourselves a favor and buy from the little guys."

• Anonymous
• July 4, 2022

"I was in my fifties when my hair began thinning on my crown. I have been taking Rogaine for 4 months now. I saw no change for the first 2 months, but now the hair loss is no longer noticeable. No side effects. Recommended for male pattern baldness. I am a customer for life."

• Bon...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 25, 2022

"I stopped using Rogaine months ago after using it off and on for 7 years or so. I’ve been noticing scalp pain and tenderness off and on, especially after too much tension from, for example, a braid that was too tight. I just realized after another painful experience last night that the tender areas are exactly where I was using Rogaine all that time. It literally hurt to touch my scalp and felt like I’d hit my head, even though I hadn’t. There was no redness, no pink skin, and everything looked fine. I'm certain that Rogaine is the cause of this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 27, 2022

"I read the instructions in the pamphlet that came with Rogaine foam for women, and I called to verify that you cannot use Rogaine if you have a thyroid problem, even if you are taking medication for it. I could not use it."

• cat...
• August 17, 2013

"It works, just be patient. Been using it for 8 months, and my hair is thicker. I use it twice a day."

• Lex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2016

"Been using Rogaine for about 4 months, experiencing scalp itch on the spot and behind my ears. Hope it goes away."

• Ann...
• May 9, 2021

"I tried this two different times - once for only three months, but another time for around 8-9 months. It did absolutely nothing for me."

• Clu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 15, 2022

"Hasn't worked at all. Seriously horrible chemicals. Irritated my hands and did nothing for my hair."