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    Default Rogaine and the hairline- Yay or Nay?

    So over the past couple of years (I'm 26), I've noticed I've been thinning on the top of my head.. I believe it is diffuse thinning as my hairline hasn't receded very much except in the corners, but I can tell that the hair on top of my head is thinner across the entire scalp. I started taking Propecia about 4 months ago, and I'm going to wait at least a year to see what kind of results I get from it, but I think the front has thinned out the most, and I was wondering if you guys thought it was worth a shot to use Rogaine Foam on the hairline? From the posts I have read, people seem to be split on using the foam on the hairline, so I thought I'd ask all of the nice people on this forum that have tried the technique. Also, is anyone else hair going through diffuse thinning? and if so, how did Rogaine/Propecia work for you? thanks so much! This is a great forum.

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    Also, I was wondering if it was normal not to have a slowing down of hair loss at or during the 4 month mark of being on Propecia? Is this a sign that maybe the medicine won't work for me?

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    I'm kinda in the same boat. Been on propecia about 4.5 months, no noticeable results yet.

    I THINK I notice a slowing of hairloss and some hairs around my hairline coming in a bit stronger, but it is so hard to have an objective view-point as the 1st person in this scenario. Really hard to tell if it is just wishful thinking or actual progress.

    Regardless, we have to give it a while yet to really make a decision..............4 months isn't enough to see the full effects (if any happen). Best of luck to you man, god knows I need it too =D.

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    Kobren always says on his show that he thinks it’s best to to see how things go with one drug before starting another. I kind of agree with that philosophy since you don’t want to be stuck on both without knowing which works or if both are really helping. It took a while for me to see results with Propecia, but it certainly worked for me and continues to. It worked in the hair line for me also. You just have to be patient, I know it’s hard to be.

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    It is very hard to see results with either Propecia or Rogaine. They are used to prevent further hair loss. Having any reversal of the miniaturized hairs or waking up of the slleeping hairs is a bonus. Not noticing any additional thinning would indicate the medication is working. I generally tell my patients that they need to take Propecia for 9-12 months to give it a fair chance to work. I do recommend sticking with the Propecia for a while before you consider adding Rogaine to your regimen.
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    Dr. Charles, and Zao,

    Thanks for your advice.. I think I'm going to wait it out for at least a full year before I try adding Rogaine to the mix.

    Ragckr,

    Let me know how things go with you, and I will do the same. Best of luck to you as well!

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