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Adding minoxidil after long term finasteride use?
Hi,
I've been using finasteride for about 6 years now and in that time I've managed to maintain a decent amount of hair.
I have however recently thinned a fair bit on top and my hair has turned from ginger to a much blonder colour. I've also notice that a lot of my hair has miniaturized, particularly at the front.
I was thinking of adding rogaine foam into my regime but was concerned that this might cause problems.
I know that a shed is common for the first few months, but I was thinking that my finasteride use has probably allowed me to keep what hair I have for longer than I should have done and if I add rogaine now it could just make all of my miniaturized hair fall out permanently.
I was wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation to me (long term finasteride user) and seen good results through adding rogaine?
Thanks,
Dave
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Thanks for the response.
I think I will take the plunge. What is the reason you recommend starting small? I've never heard of this technique before.
thanks.
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Originally Posted by chopmaster
What is the reason you recommend starting small? I've never heard of this technique before.
Hi chopmaster,
This is just in case you have an adverse reaction to the medicine. Some people are allergic to Minoxidil and don't know it. Staring small and tapering up like this gives you a chance to find out if you will be O.K. with using the medicine. This technique is actually common with other medications for the same reason.
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