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I started using Rogaine 5% on my crown area only a month ago. Rogaine making hair dry out?

brad1988Mar 23, 2017
Since then my hair has been noticeably dryer throughout my entire head. Could this be the rogaine?

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Dr. Sean Behnam, MD
Dr. Sean Behnam, MD
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Jul 9, 2018
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Dr. Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
Dr. Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Mar 28, 2017
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Mar 25, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Nov 6, 2018
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