Rogaine / generic

Minoxidil 5% Topical Foam

Minoxidil 5%  ·  Scalp care  ·  2 x 60g  ·  around $45

Should you buy it? Rogaine / generic Minoxidil 5% Topical Foam is a scalp care at around $45 for 2 x 60g. The only over-the-counter option with strong clinical evidence for regrowth. Applied to the scalp daily. It suits thinning hair, hair loss, edges.

What it is

The only over-the-counter option with strong clinical evidence for regrowth. Applied to the scalp daily.

Worth knowing

Talk to a doctor or dermatologist first, especially for traction alopecia or sudden shedding. The cause changes the treatment, and some causes need prescription care.

Who it suits

Where to buy it

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How it compares

Other scalp cares in the directory that overlap with this one.

ProductPriceSuited to
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density $20 Thinning hair, Hair loss, Edges
VEGAMOUR GRO Hair Serum $58 Thinning hair, Hair loss, Edges
The Mane Choice Growth Stimulating Scalp Serum $14 Thinning hair, Edges, A dry scalp
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo (coal tar) $11 A flaky scalp, Dandruff, An itchy scalp

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