The fact that Rogaine is a name brand doesn’t mean that it’s any more effective at preventing hair loss or safer to use than generic minoxidil — both contain exactly the same active ...

Topical minoxidil works as a hair growth stimulator ... And you likely know that many times, the generic stuff is as good as the brand name— no matter what 12-year old you believed.

While we don’t have much research on 10% and 15% minoxidil, the stronger stuff doesn’t appear to be better. In fact, the 5% solution may be the most effective of all. Below, we’ll dive into ...