Hair Loss/ThinningScalp Treatment
Men's 5% Minoxidil Foam — Reddit Reviews
by Rogaine
Updated November 3, 2026
5% minoxidil foam supports regrowth with consistency; shedding and lifelong use complicate results.
What the community says
A once-daily 5% minoxidil foam for thinning can show meaningful regrowth around six months when applied consistently. It fits people willing to maintain treatment indefinitely, while early heavy shedding, itchy scalp, and crunchy styling can test commitment.
What this means for you
What people love
- 5% minoxidil strength with visible regrowth reports
- Foam application avoids liquid run-down
- Consistent use can control thinning for years
Watch out for
- Early shedding can look like major hair loss
- Leaves hair crunchy and difficult to style
- Stopping treatment means losing maintained gains
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Real Reddit threads — 22 mentions across 16 threads
Rogaine Men's 5% Minoxidil Foam on Reddit, in one place — 16 threads from r/HaircareScience, r/curlyhair and 2 more, summarized.
“Min is great at growing new hair.”
Positive
“The normal side effects everyone will have is itchy and sticky scalp.”
Positive
“Finasteride 1mg daily, rogaine foam applied topically. I used to use rogaine 2x a day. Switched to once a day.”
Positive
“Use minoxidil foam 5% for men. You can get it at Costco for a 6 month supply for $50. You have to keep using it but it should work.”
Positive
“My derm recommends it for hair loss. I have been using it for a few months and have already seen a lot of regrowth”
Positive
“If you decide to use rogaine / minoxidil”
Positive
“When the rogaine foam came out, I switched to that from the drops because the drops ran down my head.”
Positive
“I also started minoxidil, which we just knew as rogaine back then.”
Positive
“Been on the minoxidil foam all those years, too.”
Positive
“A dermatologist I saw told me that women should use men's rogain”
Mentioned
“rogaine (and minoxidil in general) does indeed work - but yea, you have to use it forever. if you get your hair colored or highlighted, it can also cause your hair to lift neon highlighter yellow”
Mentioned
“Rogaine (men's 5% once a day is more effective, safe, and cheaper. Don't be afraid to get the store brand either.)”
Positive
“I went off that pill and used rogaine for about a year plus vitamins, and treating my hair as gently as possible.”
Positive
“the only formulations I can order online are Rogaine (expensive) and Kirkland (which I use - the only foam I can get).”
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