Rogaine 5% worked after 2 weeks once daily, once switched to every other day it stopped. Will it work again?

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Diagnosed TE started 1mo after deviated septum sx.I started 5% Rogaine daily,after 1mo it stopped,by 5mo postop I started using it everyother day.w/in a week my hair loss was back & worse,I can’t even brush my hair now.I went back to Rogaine daily & have been on spironolactone 50mg for 3 weeks.It’s been 1mo back on Rogaine daily.The same time of my sx I got off celexa,which I was on 7yrs for anxiety. is my body reacting to stress differently, is that a possibility?why isn't rogaine working again

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

Hair hair loss in women is multifactorial. You need to determine the etiology of your hair loss. This can usually be accomplished with a consultation that includes history, examination with magnification and woods light, blood work and possibly biopsy. Rogaine (oral and topical)  is excellent for telogen effluvium and female pattern hair loss. Spironolactone when added has shown to be helpful for female pattern alopecia ( Sinclair). Find a hair loss expert. As to see photos.Jeff Rapaport MDCore Aesthetic Realself

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It can take up to 6 months to see results with Rogaine and if you stop using it, you will lose your results. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

With
your diagnosis of TE, you first have to treat the underlying cause – ie anxiety,
stress, or whatever it is.    Rogaine
does not work for everyone but you have proven to yourself that it worked in
the past. Keep in mind that Rogaine takes 6 months of daily use before you will
notice a difference.   So, give it more time.

Melvin L. Mayer, MD · Answer

It is good news that you had a positive experience with some increased hair growth the first time you used minoxidil. The manufacturer warns that it is common to have a brief period of mild shedding shortly after beginning treatment. Be patient and continue its use. I would give it a year trial before you give up. Hair improvements are slow, and since you once responded, you should respond in a positive manner again.

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