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21 y/o male diagnosed with chronic telogen effluvium. Should I start rogaine (2-5%) until I can resolve the trigger? (photos)

johnD635Sep 28, 2016
2 years ago I had a handful of emotionally traumatic events that all happened at once. 4 months later I noticed a large amount of shedding in the shower and on my bed sheets. One of the events (the main stressor) is still a constant part of my daily life today. Ive experienced heart problems due to the stress. Now the shedding still persists in waves mostly after stressful events, especially when about the stressor. Should I begin rogaine? What regiment should i use (2% or 5%, foam or liquid)?

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