Facial Hair from Rogaine for Women

Hi,
I am 26 years old, female, and hair loss seems to run in my family. After turning 21 my hair started to fall out. My hair is very thin now all over, but more noticeable on the crown. I beleive I have diffused hair loss. I have tried Rogaine but, unfornately had unwanted facial hair growth. The hair grew in but fell out a month later. I also plan to have a child in the next year and hear that hair loss is associated with pregnancy. Is there any other treatments (pills or topical) besides Rogaine than can regrow hair? How much hair loss is expected and will it grow back?

thinning and desperate

Rogaine does get absorbed through the skin (as will any medication you apply to the skin) and facial hair is a rare but known side effect.

There is no way to tell if you will lose hair with pregnancy and I would not revolve my life around what may happen. A baby is a major life changing experience. If you lose hair with pregnancy, you will probably grow it back and I would expect that regrowth to match what you had prior to the pregnancy within a year or so. Unfortunately, there are few good solutions for women in your situation at this time.