hair growth

Does rogaine help grow eyebrows?  Is there any harm?  has anyone tried it. thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Rogaine or Minoxidil is a hair growth medicine. It is basically used for baldness of scalp but can be used for eyebrow baldness like in alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis. But make sure to use it after a dermatologist’s guidance as it is not without side effects. Ironically, hair loss is a common side effect of minoxidil treatment.

For eyebrow hair growth, eat a healthy protein rich diet and take some multivitamin supplements for some days. The most important nutrients are biotin, silica, magnesium, sulfur, zinc, and vitamin B6. There are many eyebrow growth products in the market, but their efficacy has not been scientifically proven. Finally one can resort of hair transplantation also.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.