Folli-Heal Plus
Why minoxidil
Step 10 of the 15-step Folli-Heal Plus journey, Folli-Fix Revitalizing Therapy, combines minoxidil with ginger and lemongrass extracts. Minoxidil is one of the most studied topical ingredients for pattern hair loss, so it is worth knowing what the trials actually measured.
The trial in men
Olsen and colleagues randomised 393 men aged 18 to 49 with androgenetic alopecia to 5% minoxidil, 2% minoxidil or placebo, applied twice daily for 48 weeks. At week 48, 5% minoxidil was significantly better than both 2% and placebo for change in non-vellus hair count and for patient and investigator ratings of scalp coverage, with about 45% more regrowth than 2%. Response also came earlier with 5%. Itching and local irritation were more common with 5% [1].
The trial in women
Lucky and colleagues ran a similar 48-week trial in 381 women aged 18 to 49 with female pattern hair loss. 5% minoxidil beat placebo on all three primary measures. 2% beat placebo on hair count and investigator assessment, but not on the women’s own assessment. Itching, local irritation and unwanted facial hair (hypertrichosis) were more common with 5% [2].
How to read it carefully
Both trials tested a home routine: the solution was applied twice a day, every day, for almost a year. They did not test an in-session application combined with other steps, and they did not test Folli-Fix itself. Results vary from person to person, and they take months, not weeks.
Where Folli-Heal Plus fits
In a Folli-Heal Plus session, Folli-Fix is one of 15 steps, applied after the scalp has been cleansed and nourished. If you already use a minoxidil product from your doctor or pharmacist, tell us at your consultation so we can plan around it.
Want a closer look at your scalp?
Folli-Heal Plus starts every course with a magnified scalp analysis at The Starling Mall, PJ. We explain what we see, then plan sessions with you.
Results vary from person to person.
FAQ
Does Folli-Heal Plus use minoxidil?
Yes. Step 10, Folli-Fix Revitalizing Therapy, contains minoxidil blended with ginger and lemongrass extracts.
Did the studies include women?
Yes. One trial studied 393 men [1] and the other 381 women with female pattern hair loss [2].
Are there side effects?
In both trials, itching and local irritation were more common with the 5% solution, and in women unwanted facial hair was also more common with 5% [1][2]. Tell us about any sensitive skin or scalp condition before your session.
References
- Olsen EA, Dunlap FE, Funicella T, Koperski JA, et al. A randomized clinical trial of 5% topical minoxidil versus 2% topical minoxidil and placebo in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002;47(3):377-385. PubMed 12196747
- Lucky AW, Piacquadio DJ, Ditre CM, Dunlap F, et al. A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 5% and 2% topical minoxidil solutions in the treatment of female pattern hair loss. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2004;50(4):541-553. PubMed 15034503
This article is general information, not medical advice. If hair loss is sudden, patchy or comes with other symptoms, see a doctor.