The Manufacturer Doesn’t Recommend Rogaine Foam for the Frontal Hairline!

Hi,

I’m 31 years old and I’ve been using propecia since early 2007 and I’m still seeing mild to moderate frontal recession of my hairline. I just started using Rogaine foam 5% in the frontal and temporal areas of my hairline this weekend. The manufacturer does not recommend using rogaine in this area, only the vertex. My question for is could using Rogaine in the frontal and temporal region make things worse? In otherwords, do I have anything to lose by doing this? Also, are you aware of any studies on Rogaine being used for the frontal hairline and the temples? Thank you!

Other than the cost of the medication, using Rogaine on the front of your scalp will not harm you, provided that you use it in the proper manner. Keep in mind that using more minoxidil than indicated might lead to an increased risk of side effects (though in your case, it sounds like you just want to use it at the hairline and not all over the scalp). I’m not aware of minoxidil studies specifically in the frontal area.

The manufacturer has not proven value for frontal use, but that does not mean that it will 100% not work in the front of your scalp. It does tend to work the best in the crown, but if you apply Rogaine to the back of your hands, you’ll likely see increased growth there too.