by Josh Hallstrom
After going through a fairly long trial period where I was trying to find out what I could use to either stop my hair loss or find some way to cover it up, I have discovered a lot of products that work well, and a lot that do not work well. I realize that a lot of people are having a Rogain vs Organin debate, and would like some advice to help them make the final decision. I have used both, so in order to help you decide which one is right for you, I have provided the information I know about it so you can decide for yourself.
What is Rogaine and Does Rogaine Work? Rogaine is a topical solution that has been available for use for quite a long time. Its main active ingredient is called Minoxidil. This "secret ingredient" is designed to help increase blood flow in your scalp and therefore increase hair growth.
For most people who use Rogaine, they find that their hair falls out a lot faster for the first couple of weeks, because the hair follicles are preparing to grow newer, healthier hair. After about 3 months, most people begin to see an increase in the amount of new hair they have growing in, as well as a decrease in the amount of hair that they have falling out. about 85% of all customers see some hair regrowth after at least a 6 month period. So, it does work. It usually costs about $35-$40 for a one month supply of Rogaine.
Because Rogaine has been on the market for quite a while, they lost their exclusive patent and so other companies have been able to begin to market products with Minoxidil as viable solutions for treating hair loss. I personally use Provillus, and if you are interested in reading more about it, I have written another article about it that you can find on IUsedToBeBald.com.
What Is Organin and How Does It Work? Organin is not at all designed to increase hair growth or decrease hair loss, as you probably already know. It's essentially there just to cover up bald spots on your head so that they are less noticeable. It is made up of a fibrous substance called keratin that looks more like real hair than just a simple spray coloring bottle would, so in that sense, it's a lot better than many products intended to cover up bald spots that are more like spray paint than real hair.
Organin comes in a number of colors, so for most people, it's not too hard to get a color that matches your real hair color, and you can get it to match up pretty well. However, it's never going to match your hair perfectly, so sometimes it is quite noticeable to other people. In my opinion, the last thing you need when you are trying to cover up your bald spots is something to draw attention to it. Because it's not permanently attached, it can also flake off on occasion and get on your clothes, which can also be a major drawback.
I have personally use Organin and have found it to be potentially good on SOME occasions, such as for when I have to take family pictures or pictures or something along those lines. But, I personally don't expect I will ever have reason to use it again now that I have found a product that effectively stops hair loss so I don't even have to worry about covering up bald spots.
Rogain vs. Organin - Which One Is Better? It's hard to say which product is legitimately better, because they do not do the same thing. Like I said, if you want to look good for family pictures, you may want to get some organin and see how well you can make it work. But, if you are looking for a product that is FDA approved to grow hair so you won't even have to use Organin ever again, you should go for Rogain or any other product that contains Minoxidil instead. Because most people do see results, it's a good idea to at least try it.
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