I'm 26 and started noticing hair thinning 2 yrs go. Using Rogaine for last month, and have been seeing extreme shedding.

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I hear this is normal, but what is unusual is that it is happening on my sides as well, where I do not apply. Is this weird? I'm thinking this might be because I'm applying too much, since I don't know what 1 mL is. Other things to note are that I started Accutane a little bit earlier, and was also diagnosed with scalp Folliculitis (does not seem to be scarring).

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, there can be increased shedding with Rogaine. Results typically take 6 months. 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 which work well with Rogaine. Hair transplantation is an alternative. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

Rogaine will cause and can increase shedding initially. Once the shedding stops your hair should come back thicker than before. You need to use Rogaine for at least 6 months to see any results or determine if it is working for you.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

If you have a loss on sides most probably you have a androgenetic type hair
loss. I dont advice to use finasteride because of
possible side effects and being under
the necessity of using that chemical for almost life long to stop hair
loss.You may start to use minoxidil %5 to thicken the crown area and stop hair loss.You
would better planning to have an
exam at hair loss expert for hair restoration surgery when you fell
uncomfortable about hair styling or total loss of hair..

Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Rogaine can cause shedding initially. It might be attributed to increase in the turn over of the cells. However, it will eventually stop and in most cases you may see some improvement in the volume and bulk of your hair in the area.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

It could be the Accutane, the Rogaine, or a combination of both. Generally speaking, if it's the Rogaine that's causing the shedding it should stop within a few weeks. If it continues past a month or two, then it could be a result of the Accutane.

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