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).
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Answer: Understanding Hair loss and hair loss treatment options: hair transplant, prp and progesterone
This is a possible side effect of using Minoxidil regularly. Depending on the results you're seeing with your hair you have a few options, which include stopping Minoxodil altogether, continuing your use as your are now and removing the hairs from your face, or lowering the dosage and seeing if...
Dear emcfalls3,
Thank you for posting this question. When starting a therapy to stop hair loss, whether it be rogaine, low level laser therapy, PRP, finasteride, etc, on occasion patients will have an initial but reversible shedding. This happens as the hairs synchronize their cycles a bit and...
Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended says:
Finasteride typically has worse side effects than Minoxidil. Minoxidil is more challenging to remain compliant with due to frequency of use and constantly applying to the hair. They both work well and work better when used together.
