Does minoxidil work for the temple area?

November 27, 2016
Asked By:adrian23 in North Adams, MA

note: im not asking for whether or not it's FDA indicated for that area. i know it isn't. i mean in practice does it work? after all instruction say to put it on ALL my hair also does it reverse or merely stop hair loss??(assuming it works on that area)

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December 15, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil is not generally used for the temples. If you are concerned see your doctor for an exam.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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December 15, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil is not generally used for the temples. If you are concerned see your doctor for an exam.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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March 7, 2019

Answer: Minoxidil

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 7, 2019

Answer: Minoxidil

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil for hair loss in temple area

Vito C. Quatela, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil for hair loss in temple area

Vito C. Quatela, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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November 28, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil in temple area

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
November 28, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil in temple area

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
November 28, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil Facts--Hair Loss Treatments

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 28, 2016

Answer: Minoxidil Facts--Hair Loss Treatments

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