Important tips for Men on Folligen

How long will Folligen last?

A tube of Folligen, used about 4 times per week, should last 30 to 45 days depending on the size of application area. In our clinical studies, a very light coating (approximately 10 milligrams per square centimeter) was applied to the skin, which is then further rubbed in.

The addition of a DHT blocker to Folligen use may help further. DHT (dihydrotestosterone) blockers include Propecia, and several useful non-drug DHT blockers like Revivogen. Propecia has been around for some time as Proscar for the treatment of prostate hyperplasia in men and has been approved by the FDA for hair growth in men. Merck does not recommend Propecia for women: a one year study of hair growth in 136 post-menopausal women found no significant effect of Propecia on hair growth.


Using Folligen as a Supplement to existing treatment:

For more hair growth add in Minoxidil (2% or 5%). Sometimes Minoxidil produces scalp irritation. If this happens, stop the Minoxidil and use only Folligen until your scalp health is restored. Then reuse the 2% Minoxidil and the 5% Minoxidil if your scalp remains healthy.


Dealing with Inflammation

The following procedure works well for many people:

Step 1: Use Folligen Lotion, Cream or Spray to get your scalp in good shape. Apply a thin coating of Folligen cream or lotion or Folligen Spray to the scalp. The Cream is better for the hairline and the Lotion and Spray are easier to apply into heavier hair. Folligen is usually applied before bedtime. If desired, you may shampoo the Folligen out in the morning. Then start using 2% Minoxidil along with Folligen. If this is not irritating, move up to Folligen and 5% Minoxidil. Apply the Minoxidil and let it dry for about a minute, then apply the Folligen.

Step 2: If your scalp becomes irritated, stop the Minoxidil but continue Folligen. When your scalp is okay again, resume the progressive use of Minoxidil and start again with 2% and move up to 5%. After a number of cycles of steps 1 and 2, your skin should adjust and you should be able to use both together. While this 2-Step System works very well, many Folligen customers say that Folligen alone has sufficiently solved their hair problems.


Background Information

Folligen aids hair health by helping the scalp tissue repair itself (such as with seborrheic dermatitis or damage from harsh chemicals, sunburn, and hair dryers). Clinical tests of Folligen's key ingredients have demonstrated that the primary effect is to help the skin improve it's barrier function.


Additional Information

• For men, Folligen is best used in the 25 to 45 year old age group
• Works well with Minoxidil and retinoic acid
• Hair shedding often stops within one month
• Some report significant hair regrowth after about 4 months
• Users report hair shafts look thicker
• Often reduces itching and flaking associated with scalp inflammation