I am a 21 year old female suffering from female pattern baldness. I just started using Rogaine and I am wondering if I already have hair building fibers on my scalp, such as Toppik or Sure Thik, can I just put the Rogaine on top of the fibers? Will the Rogaine be less effective? Will the Rogaine always have to be used on a clean scalp? I just feel like it will be too time consuming to wash my fair everyday then use the Rogaine.
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December 13, 2015
Answer: You should apply Rogaine to your scalp (not on top of Toppik). The medication has to reach your scalp.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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