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Can minoxidil be tested on one part of the head before using it on the entire head?

johnD635
I'm debating on starting rogaine, but i want to know how bad the shed will be before I use it on my entire head. Is it possible to use it on a test area for my chronic telogen effluvium? I'm a male and just turned 22 yesterday. I know it's rare but i have been diagnosed with CTE by multiple dermatologists. It's been happening for almost 2 years and i'm hoping to find a way to stimulate some growth and grow hair back until I can remove the trigger

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