Minoxidil (also known as Rogaine) is a hair loss product that helps men regrow their hair, and reduce ongoing hair loss. It is applied on the scalp in a solution or foam once a day (for women) or twice a day (for men). During the first 2-6 weeks of treatment, you may experience some shedding hair loss, but this is temporary as the hair follicles shift from a dormant phase to an active growing phase. The hair will grow back, starting as soft, downy, light-coloured hairs and gradually maturing to thicker stronger hairs that match the rest of your hair. It can take many months to see the full effects of Minoxidil on hair stabilization and regrowth. The effects of Minoxidil are lost when you stop it.