Women's Thinning Hair FAQ

Women’s ROGAINE^® Foam 5% is the first topical treatment available in Canada that is clinically-proven to help regrow hair in women.

Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Women’s ROGAINE^® works, in part, by increasing the time that hair spends in its active growth phase – increasing the size of shrunken hair follicles so they can return to producing thicker, healthier hair. With more follicles in the growth phase at the same time, it’s possible to prevent and even reverse thinning hair.

ROGAINE^® Foam is used to treat hereditary hair loss and thinning in women over the age of 18. There are a few ways to tell whether Women’s ROGAINE^® is right for you.

• You’ve noticed a gradual thinning of the hair on the top of your scalp, most noticeable around the part and toward the front of your hairline.
• Members of your immediate or extended family, both male and female, have experienced or are experiencing hair loss.

If you have no family history of thinning hair or hair loss, or your hair loss is patchy, we recommend you see your doctor.

Results will vary from person to person, but the most important thing is to be patient. Clinical studies have shown that regrowth can occur as early as 4 months when using Women’s ROGAINE^® Foam 5%. But it may take some people longer to start noticing results.

Your results and success will also depend on proper application and dosage – remember to apply ROGAINE^® once every day, directly to the scalp. If you do not see any results after 6 months, speak with your doctor.

Note, those who are younger and have been losing hair for a short period of time, or have a small area of hair loss, are likely to experience the best results.

This is totally normal, and actually a good sign. ROGAINE^® products are designed to stimulate hair follicles to shift from the resting phase to the growth phase. It’s not uncommon to see a temporary increase in shedding during the first 2-6 weeks of using ROGAINE^®. This occurs in some people as the new hair pushes out the older hairs. Think of it like baby teeth falling out to make room for adult teeth. This increase in shedding is only temporary and should subside with continued treatment.

Please note, however, if increased shedding continues for a duration of longer than 2 weeks, you should consult your doctor to rule out other possible causes.

Women’s ROGAINE^® Foam 5% is a once daily hair regrowth treatment specifically for women. Approval for use in Canada was based on the safety and effectiveness profile demonstrated in clinical studies of once daily use in women experiencing female pattern hair loss and thinning. In contrast, Men’s ROGAINE^® Foam 5% is a twice daily hair regrowth treatment developed specifically for men’s hair. The product’s safety and effectiveness profile was demonstrated in clinical testing of twice daily use in men experiencing male pattern hair loss.

As always, we recommend following the indication and labeled dosage when using any ROGAINE^® product.

Some people have experienced a slight change in hair colour and/or texture, while others may experience a dry, itchy scalp and irritation of the treated area. Stop using the product and consult your doctor if irritation persists. 

See package insert for more information on side effects and what to do about them.

No. Women’s ROGAINE^® Foam is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.