I Stopped Rogaine After the Makers Told Me It Would Only Work in the Crown

I’ve been using Minoxidil for a number of years but wasnt sure if it was working. I definitely lost hair in the crown area even though I was using the product so I got hair transplant. I called the makers of Rogaine to see if using the product would be an issue with the transplants and was told it only works for the crown area anyway. With that in mind I figured I would stop using. That was probably a mistake as I now see the rest of my head thinning out rapidly and can only assume its from stopping using Rogaine. Would you suggest going back on Rogaine and what should I be mentally prepared for if I do? I would be devastated if more hair is lost as a result of going back on it. They do say to expect hair loss at the beginning of use. Please help! thanks

Minoxidil, when used and then stopped, can result in “catch-up” hair loss. Since you were already using the Rogaine for years, it was probably retaining your crown — if you hadn’t used it, your crown hair could’ve been gone already. It’s hypothetical, of course, since I have no way of knowing what might’ve happened to your scalp had you not used the treatment for so long.

I don’t know what type of mental preparation you should try, but just hope for the best. These medications don’t work the same for everyone, so I can’t tell you for sure what will happen. The hair may or may not come back, but there is little downside for trying. Keep your fingers crossed and your hopes high.