The foam and liquid versions of minoxidil are both effective at treating hair loss and stimulating hair growth. Because the foam version of minoxidil doesn't contain any propylene glycol, it may be a better choice if you often experience irritation, redness or other side effects from the liquid version of minoxidil.17 Jan 2021
Why is foam minoxidil better than liquid?
Minoxidil liquid may cause your hair to feel or look somewhat greasy. If that's the case, the foam version may be better for you. “Foam may absorb more quickly, so that skin and hair appear less greasy and have less oily residue,” says Shainhouse. “It's less likely to drip where you don't want it, like the face.”
Is Minoxidil Foam safer than liquid?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A foam formulation of the popular hair re-growth aid Rogaine is an effective treatment for hair loss in men and may be safer and easier to apply than the original liquid formulation, a researcher told Reuters Health.1 Nov 2007
Is foam Rogaine less effective?
Other research has also noted that the liquid and foam versions of minoxidil are both effective at treating hair loss. In short, both versions of minoxidil are effective, with no research showing that one works better than the other at stimulating hair growth.17 Jan 2021
How long does Rogaine foam take to work?
Generally speaking, it takes about 8 weeks of consistent use to start to see results with minoxidil. After 4 months of use, you should start to see the end of hair loss and start to see hair growth.19 Mar 2021
Does Rogaine Foam regrow hair?
While Rogaine has been proven to be effective in regrowing hair, there is a catch. Rogaine only works in people with a hereditary form of hair loss at the top and back of the scalp. There's a chance it may not work for you at all. If it does work for you, you likely won't grow all of your hair back.