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WHAT
YOU CAN EXPECT NOW THAT YOU'RE
USING ROGAINE®
Your decision to treat hair loss
should be viewed as an active
choice to maintain your appearance
and confidence - just as you would
consider the long-term benefits of
a fitness regimen. Taking control
of your looks and paying attention
to your appearance are worthwhile
efforts, and can offer great
personal rewards.
As many of us are concerned about
our appearance, we make the
positive choice to stay in shape.
But we know that, in order to see
the results, we need to be
dedicated to a proper fitness and
diet regimen. The same thinking
applies to your Rogaine treatment
regimen. Only with your dedication
- by staying on course and
adhering to your treatment regimen
- can you expect to see your
optimal results.
Remember that the process of hair
loss can take place over an
extended period, so the effects of
Rogaine can also take some time to
become visible. Your consistent
daily use over the coming months
is extremely important to the
results you can expect, so you
will want to be patient as you
watch for early signs of regrowth
- like short new hairs or less
hair in your brush or in your
bathroom sink.
Rogaine has to do a lot of work in
your scalp before you will begin
to see anything different on top
of it. In the beginning, you need
to realize that your follicles are
"seeing" results, even
if you are not. While Rogaine
works hard on your scalp to regrow
hair you've lost, it is also
important to realize that Rogaine
can help stop further hair loss by
revitalizing and stimulating hair
follicles.
Here
are key points to remember as you
go through the next months using
Rogaine• During the first
two months.
You may lose - or shed - more hair
than usual during the first 2-4
weeks as the follicles make way
for new growth. You'll also be
establishing your twice-daily
application habits. You should not
worry if you see a temporary
increase in hair loss during your
first two to four weeks of
treatment. This can be a sign that
the new growth cycle is beginning,
and the formerly resting hairs are
making way for new ones to start
growing.
• After the first few months.
You may start to see results.
Rogaine makes miniaturized
follicles larger and prolongs the
growth phase of hair's natural
growth process while increasing
the number of active follicles in
this phase. Eventually, new growth
may appear as soft, very light
hair, which is a sign that Rogaine
is actually stimulating growth.
Eventually these short hairs may
grow to normal size, length, and
color. But remember, everyone is
different. Some men notice results
in 2-4 months. But to see your
best results, it can take up to a
year.
• At the end of the first
year.
You'll have taken control of your
hair loss problem. You should now
see regrowth or at least no longer
be experiencing hair loss. Your
hair should feel thicker and
fuller. And you'll have gotten
back more styling options.
Smart
Grooming Tips
As
you use Rogaine, you'll want to
keep the following points in mind.
•Shampooing: Be
"kind" to your scalp.
Use a mild shampoo like Progaine®.
Harsh shampoos can dry the scalp
and make it more susceptible to
rash or itching.
•Conditioning: Many
conditioners weigh down the hair.
So if you use one, be sure it is
light...and rinse it out
thoroughly.
•Swimming or showering: Wait
4 hours after applying Rogaine
before you go swimming or before
showering. Also, after you shower,
first towel dry your hair before
you apply Rogaine. This allows
maximum penetration.
•Styling: Wait 20 to 25
minutes after application to use
the styling aids you like.
•Washing Hands: Always
wash your hands after an
application. This will help you
avoid spreading Rogaine to your
eyes, face, or other parts of your
body.
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