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Can i use propecia and topical rogaine (minoxidil) together to stop hair loss?
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Yes: Yes, you can use both products together to slow down the process of hairloss.
Answered 1/1/2020
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Yes: The work differently. Propecia acts to diminish the affects of testosterone on the scalp. Rogaine (minoxidil) works to increase the effectively blood flow to the hair follicles.
Answered 2/2/2017
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