McNeil-PPC, Inc., the makers of Women's Rogaine, claims that the product can stop hair loss and regrow hair. The active ingredient in the product is minoxidil. Minoxidil promotes hair growth, although exactly how it works remains known, according to Drugs.com. Nevertheless, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved minoxidil as a treatment for hair loss, according to McNeil-PPC. Drugs.com advises that your hair loss should discontinue after two weeks and that you should notice hair growth within four months.
Step 1
Pour the solution into the provided dropper until it reaches the 1 mL mark.
Step 2
Check your scalp to make sure it is dry before applying the product. McNeil-PPC, Inc. notes that hair can be damp or towel-dried.
Step 3
Part your hair to expose the area of your scalp with hair loss that you want to treat.
Step 4
Use the dropper to apply Women's Rogaine directly to your scalp. Refrain from applying the product directly to your hair, according to McNeil-PPC, Inc.
Step 5
Repeat the process of parting your hair and using the dropper until you treat all areas of hair loss on your scalp.
Step 6
Massage your scalp gently in the areas where you applied the product.
Step 7
Wash your hands to remove any product residue.
Step 8
Allow the solution to dry completely before using any styling products or going to bed. The solution may take two to four hours to dry, according to MayoClinic.com.
Tips and Warnings
- Apply the product twice daily.
- This product should not be used within 24 hours of hair treatments, such as hair coloring, relaxers or permanents, according to MayoClinic.com. Do not shampoo your hair for four hours after product application, according to MayoClinic.com. Limit your use of the blow dryer. McNeil-PPC, Inc. recommends that you use medium heat or a lower setting. Drugs.com cautions that blow dryer use may lessen the effects of the product.
Member Comments