So I started using 5 % minoxidil at a midfrontal patch, i know it may or may not work, but i dont apply it yet to the other areas cause the main thinness is around there and i want to test it for 6 months before applying it anywhere else, or have any baldness at the rest of the head cause of it (which i know is a small chance although rare). But I really wanted to know if it can potentially affect the other sides of the head even though im not applying it there?
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Answer: Will the application of Rogain cause me to lose hair on other parts of my scalp?
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In general, medications that are more effective at preventing hair loss and/or helping hair growth are also going to leave you more prone to side effects. So, something like Minoxidil works really well but relatively is more likely to cause irritation or (rarely) heart problems. Something like...