EFFECTIVENESS of Foam

[Sir Guy of Frizzbourne]

Do most people who have tried both minoxidil liquid and foam find the foam to actually work better in growing hair? Everyone says the foam is so great, but then all they talk about are application and styling issues. These issues don't bother me. I just want the best results I can get. I do find a flakey residue however with the liquid. Could this be hurting my regrowth or blocking my applications? I just want to know which one gives better regrowth.

 

[The Dangerman]

Everyone says the foam is so great, but then all they talk about are application and styling issues. These issues don't bother me.

On the face of it, you might think that, but when you remember you must apply minoxidil for year after year after after year....... then ease of application is very important. Compliance is a huge factor in the results you achieve.

 

[Sir Guy of Frizzbourne]

I've been using minoxidil for about 7 months though and I've been pretty good about applying twice a day. I've heard the foam can also cause more shedding. Does this mean it's capeable of get better end results?

 

[dietcola]

foam hasn't been around very long, the people getting good results would be the people who started it the day it was first on the shelves

 

[kaner529]

Im starting my 4th month on the foam today. I have seen great results because I am applying it over a really wide area. I put it on the crown as well as my hairline, and the hair thinning right behind my hairline. So far I see a noticible difference in the thickness. I cant tell about the crown, but it seems like I am having better regrowth on the hairline ironically. Anyone who doesn;t want to use it in conjuction with dutasteride or finasteride is just plain stupid because these results ive seen are borderline amazing

 

[haunted-ballroom]

[quote="Sir Guy of Frizzbourne":5197a]Everyone says the foam is so great, but then all they talk about are application and styling issues. These issues don't bother me.

On the face of it, you might think that, but when you remember you must apply minoxidil for year after year after after year....... then ease of application is very important. Compliance is a huge factor in the results you achieve.[/quote:5197a]

What do you mean ease of application?

 

[Sir Guy of Frizzbourne]

Hey Kaner, were you on the liquid form of minoxidil before you started the foam? If so, for how long? Would you say the foam has gotten you better results (especially on the hairline)?

 

[The Dangerman]

What do you mean ease of application?

Excactly that. The easier any treatment is to apply/use/take the greater the chance that you will keep up with the treatment, because all hairloss treatments seems to require continued use. At first, everyone will be really determined to do it, and compliance will be high. Then when you think you need to make over 700 applications of minoxidil each and every year, then it really becomes an issue.

For me the foam is excellent, takes about 2 mins and I can get on with the rest of the day.

 

[haunted-ballroom]

[quote="haunted-ballroom":c9666]What do you mean ease of application?

Excactly that. The easier any treatment is to apply/use/take the greater the chance that you will keep up with the treatment, because all hairloss treatments seems to require continued use. At first, everyone will be really determined to do it, and compliance will be high. Then when you think you need to make over 700 applications of minoxidil each and every year, then it really becomes an issue.

For me the foam is excellent, takes about 2 mins and I can get on with the rest of the day.[/quote:c9666]
Ah, I thought you meant something else.
Yes I agree, it only takes me about 2 mins also. Just like brushing my teeth or washing my face It has become a routine.

 

[UK1]

Despite never having used the liquid I have read several times now that the foam is considerably more effective, I'm finding it easier to apply everyday and also find that it works great for styling, my hair is very thin therefore limp, the foam has given it texture and definately makes it look thicker once it has dried. So far I am very pleased.

 

[Sir Guy of Frizzbourne]

Is there a way to get the foam cheap? Anyone know if another brand will come out soon that will be more affordable?

 

[The Dangerman]

From what I have read there is no immediate prospect of a generic foam becoming available, if ever. But the genuine article is pretty affordable, in my opinion.

 

[UK1]

But the genuine article is pretty affordable, in my opinion.

Totally, you get a 3 month supply for around £20, that works out at around £1.50 a week.

 

[Sir Guy of Frizzbourne]

I'm thinking I'm gonna try the foam for at least a month, mostly to see if my flakes go away. I think they may be blocking my absorbtion and messing up my results. I've been using minoxidil for 7 months now and the only difference I've noticed is a little peach fuzz. I know results take time, but I was hoping for better at this point. When I first started minoxidil, before the flakes, I could have sworn it was working better than this. I'll let you guys know how the flakes go.

 

[kaner529]

I used the liquid for about three months prior to using the foam. So all together I have been using rogaine for 6 months. I never used the liquid on my temples because i was scared it would make the front flaky as well as the crown. But with the foam i have had no flakes and does make the hair look thicker after it dries.

 

[jcinzano]

after using the liquid for years i've been using the foam -- but only in the mornings, liquid still at night -- for about three months. so far, i've been disappointed. hair is still thinning.

 

[Sir Guy of Frizzbourne]

So Kaner, is the liquid known for causing flakes on the hairline? What gave you the impression that would happen? If that's the case then maybe the foam is just what I need.

 

[UK1]

So Kaner, is the liquid known for causing flakes on the hairline? What gave you the impression that would happen? If that's the case then maybe the foam is just what I need.

From what I gather.. the liquid is known to cause flakes everywhere.. it looks bad from the photographs I've seen..

 

[Sir Guy of Frizzbourne]

Where did you see these photographs? Does it cause more flaking than the liquid?

 

[Barry_Blue]

Anyone here had success with foam affter not having any with the liquid?

I was on the liquid for 2 years (before finasteride) and my hair just got worse and worse, started the foam 4 months ago but no results yet...