Foligain Minoxidil Foam 5% for Men - 3 Month Supply

Half a capful, twice a day, morning and evening.

1. Start with dry hair and a dry scalp.
2. Part your hair to expose the thinning area.
3. Dispense half a capful of foam onto your fingers. Cool your hands under the tap first — foam melts on warm skin before you can spread it.
4. Work it into the scalp itself, not into the lengths of your hair.
5. Spread evenly across the whole area you are treating.
6. Wash your hands straight away.
7. Let it dry, usually a few minutes, before styling.

Half a capful twice daily is the full dose whether the thinning area is small or large. Using more does not produce faster results.

Two things that make foam easier:

• Cold fingers. It is the most common complaint about every minoxidil foam and the fix takes five seconds.
• Leave around four hours before washing your hair so the dose is not rinsed away.

The foam is flammable while wet — keep it away from open flame and do not smoke during application. For external use only. Adult men. Read the package leaflet before use.

Active ingredient: Minoxidil 5% w/w

Formulated without propylene glycol, which is the ingredient in minoxidil lotions most often responsible for scalp dryness, itching and flaking. Leaving it out is the main practical reason to choose a foam over a lotion.

Always check the full ingredient list on the packaging you receive, as manufacturers update formulations from time to time.

Is it as effective as the branded foams?

Yes, for the part that matters. It is 5% minoxidil applied twice daily, the same active ingredient at the same strength and frequency as Regaine foam. Minoxidil is what produces the result.

Why is it cheaper, then?

Brand recognition and distribution, not formulation. Foligain does not carry the advertising or pharmacy presence that Regaine does, and the price reflects that rather than a difference in the treatment.

Foam or lotion?

Foam dries in minutes and has no propylene glycol, so it suits sensitive scalps and busy mornings. Lotion gives an exactly measured dose and parts through thick hair more easily. Both are 5% minoxidil and work equally well.

The foam melts before I can get it on my scalp.

Your hands are too warm. Run them under cold water and dry them before dispensing, or rest the can against something cold for a moment.

How long until I see results?

First fine new hairs usually appear around months three to four, with visible density between months four and six. Judge it at six months.

Is it safe, and are there side effects?

Minoxidil is an approved over-the-counter treatment and is safe when used as directed. Scalp irritation can occur, though less often with foam than lotion. Unwanted facial hair can result from transfer, which washing your hands prevents. The leaflet lists everything — with a heart condition, or any doubt, speak to your pharmacist or doctor first.

• Formula Strength: 5%
• Content: 3 x 60 ml (3-month supply)
• Form: Topical foam
• Application: Twice daily
• Target: Men