I'm a 25 year old male with receded hairline (Norwood 2), with baldness on my mother's side of the family (father's side is fine). I wanted to start taking Rogaine but I heard stopping it can sometimes result in even more hair loss. I don't want to make a shitty thing worse. Are these just internet horror stories or is it really possible to lose more hair than you were when you stop it? My crown seems fine for now.
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January 12, 2016
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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
From personal experience, you don't WANT to do this! It gets all clumped and does not let either product work as effectively. Try it once - you will see what I mean...Good luck!
Rogaine is a brand name for minoxidil. Minoxidil can be purchased in varying strengths from 2% to 5% liquid or foam. Minoxidil can be helpful in male/female pattern hair loss when used consistently and as directed (2 x per day) . It is best used as part of an overall program that attacks the ...