I am a 55 year old female using rogaine 5% once a day for the last 8 months. No noted side affects, however, i have been experiencing some unexplained dizziness the past few weeks. i would like to stop to see if it makes a diifference. How long can I stop treatment to see if it is the minoxidil?
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December 13, 2016
Answer: Dizziness after Minoxidil--Follow up with Doctor
Theoretically you can apply it to a narrow spot but practically I think unless the test spot is quite large, this is a futile exercise. If a little shed, how would you know? Minoxidil is a liquid and will move. Consider parting your dry hair down the middle, and...
You can use rogaine for men 5% on your scalp even with the seborrheic dermatitis. It does not contain propylene glycol which may cause irritation. It will not damage your hair, but when starting minoxidil you may experience an initial shedding as the hairs are synchronized, which...
I have not heard of minoxidil "destroying people's faces" nor causing "rapid aging." I have also not read this in the literature either.