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I have used rogaine (minoxidil) for about 8 months now on my temple area. hair seems thinner than before now. should istop rogaine (minoxidil) as it seems i have made it wors?

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Dr. Peterson Pierre answered

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Rogaine (minoxidil): After 8 months, you should have noticed an improvement although rogaine (minoxidil) doesn't tend to be very effective on the temples. Chances are, you probably continued to thin rather than rogaine (minoxidil) accelerating the process. You should probably stop it and try something else.

Answered 5/2/2013

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A member asked:

I have used rogaine (minoxidil) for about 8 months now on my temple area. hair seems thinner than before now. should istop rogaine (minoxidil) as it seems i have made it wors?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peterson Pierre answered

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