Pros & Cons of Minoxidil for Thinning Hair

A lot of people ask about the benefits and risks of using Rogaine. I’ve made videos on hair loss for years, and I personally use Minoxidil. But there’s still a lot of confusion about the pros and cons of this product. So let me help clear things up.

What is Minoxidil and how often should you use it?

First, Minoxidil is a liquid you put on your scalp, often twice a day. The companies recommend using it once in the morning and once at night. But since Minoxidil stays active for around 22 hours, you can use it just once a day and still get good results. This is what I do myself.

Will it grow all your hair back?

It’s important to know that Minoxidil won’t grow back all your hair if you’re already bald. So if you think it will give you a full head of hair, it won’t. But what it can do is slow down hair loss.

Remember, genetic hair loss usually gets worse over time. So if Minoxidil can slow it down and maybe even thicken your hair, that’s a big benefit. It might not make all your hair come back, but it can make a positive change in how your hair looks.

You also have to use Minoxidil every day for it to work. If you don’t use it regularly, you’ll notice more hair shedding. Minoxidil puts your hair into a growth phase, so if you use it randomly, your hair will shed more often. It’s normal to shed in the first few weeks, but after that, your hair should get thicker and fuller.

What happens if you quit Minoxidil?

Another question people ask is, “What if I stop using Minoxidil? Will I lose all my hair?” Not exactly. If you stop, your hair will just go back to how it would have been if you’d never used it.

Some people use this as a reason not to start, but I think that’s a mistake. It’s like brushing your teeth—you wouldn’t stop just because they might get bad if you quit. Or think about exercise: if you work out, you stay strong. If you stop, you lose strength over time, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start. It’s the same with Minoxidil.