Best Scalp Treatments for Hair Loss/Thinning

Ranked by 18 mentions across Reddit · Updated November 2026

Top picks· 3

Reddit’s top pick

Men's 5% Minoxidil Foam

Rogaine11 mentions

from $29

The why

Cotton-bud application lets users target specific spots, with one reporting that the foam works amazingly well.

“Rogaine for men applied with a cotton bud, it works amazingly well.”
— Reddit, r/30PlusSkinCare

One minus

Initial shedding can look alarmingly severe

Compare the top 3

	1 Rogaine Men's 5% Minoxidil Foam	2 The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density	3 Kirkland Signature Minoxidil 5% Topical Solution for Men
	Top pick	Budget pick
Reddit mentions	11	4	3
Price	from $29	from $24	from $25
Key ingredients	Minoxidil	Caffeine, Peptides	Minoxidil

Community take

For hair loss and thinning, Redditors most often recommend 5% minoxidil foam, with reports of regrowth and fuller-feeling hair. They emphasize consistent use, and some favor foam as an accessible, relatively inexpensive option.

What works

Users report regrowth and thicker-feeling hair with minoxidil.
Several describe minoxidil as effective when used consistently.
Men’s 5% foam is described as affordable and easy to find.

Watch out for

Some report substantial shedding during treatment.
Itchy, sticky scalp is mentioned as a side effect.
Some find application inconvenient with long hair or on the face.