How hard should you rub 5% minoxidil on your thinning hair?

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Rubbing it in your scalp makes hair thin and oily. How long and hard to rub for?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Do not rub it in hard as this can cause damage, but Rogaine needs to be used forever to increase the hair growth and prevent its loss. I have found progesterone and PRP combination work better. There are non surgical routes for hair loss as well, I suggest seeking an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

When using products such as minoxidil, the application should be gentle so you don't damage the native miniaturized hair.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You should never rub anything into thinning hair which is generally more fragile than non-thinning hair. Rubbing hard will force the miniaturized hairs out, possibly forever.

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