Does Rogaine have long term effects?

Unfortunately, those side effects are long-lasting. Men in the study experienced these unwanted side effects for an average of 40 months after stopping the medication.

Are there long term side effects of minoxidil?

In most cases, Minoxidil is safe for long term use. Here’s what you need to know: Side effects with Minoxidil are limited and will subside when you stop taking the medication. Some patients may experience mild scalp irritation.

Does Rogaine cause long term hair loss?

If you’re concerned about hair loss, this might be alarming, but it’s typically no cause for concern. If shedding doesn’t stop within 4 months of starting a hair regimen with minoxidil, discontinue use and speak with your doctor about other hair regrowth options.

Are there side effects to Rogaine foam?

Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: unwanted facial/body hair, dizziness, fast/irregular heartbeat, fainting, chest pain, swelling of hands/feet, unusual weight gain, tiredness, difficulty breathing especially when lying down.

Can Rogaine work for 10 years?

The medical treatments can be effective in slowing down the hair loss process, however, for most men the effectiveness of the treatment will wear off over time. In our experience, most men will start to see the effectiveness wear off 6 – 8 years after starting to take the medications.

Can I use minoxidil for 20 years?

Many users will go on to use Minoxidil for several years with hair regrowth and no side effects. After approximately 15 years of continual use, however, some users may find that it no longer provides the same results and that hair loss returns.

Why you shouldn’t use minoxidil?

As a vasodilator, minoxidil causes an increase in blood supply, which can also increase your heart rate. Healthcare providers may advise people with pre-existing heart conditions against using products containing minoxidil because it can increase heart rate and cause chest pains, signaling heart failure.

Do I have to use Rogaine for life?

Rogaine works only for certain types of baldness and only if you keep up with its application. But it doesn’t work for everyone. If it does work, you probably won’t grow back all of the hair you’ve lost, and it can take up to 4 months to see results. You’ll have to use Rogaine indefinitely to maintain any regrowth.

Does minoxidil cause collagen loss?

A variety of studies suggest that minoxidil has the potential to REDUCE TGF beta levels and in turn REDUCE the likelihood of further fibrosis. It seems like it could be a really great thing that minoxidil reduces collagen production. It’s certainly premature to jump to conclusions that minoxidil promotes facial aging.

Will minoxidil give me wrinkles?

Minoxidil promotes blood flow to the area it is placed. Causing wrinkles is not a known symptom of using Minoxidil.

Should I use minoxidil forever?

If the patient has androgenetic alopecia (male balding and female thinning), he or she will need to use minoxidil forever. If minoxidil is stopped, the hair will return to the way it once was and progressively get worse. In fact, all treatments for androgenetic alopecia are the same – use is forever.