This condition started over a year ago. Will Rogaine help to reverse this or will it make it worse? How long should I continue this treatment? Is there any advice?
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October 31, 2018
Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine
Thank you for your question! If the women's Rogaine is usually 2% vs men's being 5%. So you might get a bit less results.The ONLY reason 2% is approved for women is that with the 5% women might grow hair in other areas, like cheeks, mustache etc. If you do NOT have any of these, stick to the 5%...
Surprised you stopped the Minoxidil in the first place. You've likely lost hair that was dependent on it. If you stopped because you were tired of using it, then consider whether or not you will seriously maintain its use in the future?
If you will, then restart. If not, don't restart...
This is best answered with an in-person evaluation. I recommend getting a consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in hair restoration and maintenance. There are some great options for hair restoration and maintenance like prp injections which can stimulate hair growth. Hope ...
