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A member asked:

What to do if i'm loosing hair and i was wondering if anyone has tried rogaine (minoxidil) for 3 months but it made my scalp unbearably itchy. any recommendations?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

5% rogaine (minoxidil) does.: Yes it may, but does not start working until 4 months after start.

Dr Ablon agreed

Answered 7/17/2014

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