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In the thread below, some of us were having a discussion about the reasons for the increased effectiveness of ROGAINE foam. Although compliance could be a factor (due to the relative ease with which the foam is applied), my belief is that it absorbs better, here is a post from a Dr. Rassman, a hair transplant surgeon, who seems to agree:
http://www.baldingblog.com/2006/10/23/m ... aine-foam/
In a previous post, I discussed Rogaine Foam when it just came to market. There appears to be good information now that the foam delivery system for Rogaine seems to increase the effectiveness of the medication by a factor greater than two. With greater effectiveness as measured by increasing blood levels, one could and should assume that the delivery into the skin is more effective than the traditional oil or alcohol base of the ‘old’ standard product. Greater skin delivery will almost certainly bring better benefits. Time, of course, will tell us what it all means, but for the moment, I would recommend using this product and sticking with it for a full 8 months before drawing conclusions one way or the other.
Clinical trial to clinical trial, I don't think there could be enough disparity with compliance to justify the (pretty dramatic) differences in results. I believe the foam absorbs better and works better.
http://www.baldingblog.com/2006/10/23/m ... aine-foam/
In a previous post, I discussed Rogaine Foam when it just came to market. There appears to be good information now that the foam delivery system for Rogaine seems to increase the effectiveness of the medication by a factor greater than two. With greater effectiveness as measured by increasing blood levels, one could and should assume that the delivery into the skin is more effective than the traditional oil or alcohol base of the ‘old’ standard product. Greater skin delivery will almost certainly bring better benefits. Time, of course, will tell us what it all means, but for the moment, I would recommend using this product and sticking with it for a full 8 months before drawing conclusions one way or the other.
Clinical trial to clinical trial, I don't think there could be enough disparity with compliance to justify the (pretty dramatic) differences in results. I believe the foam absorbs better and works better.
