What Causes Severe Hair Loss Despite Taking Rogaine?

Posted on Fri, 26 Aug 2016

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Fri, 26 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello

I have been using Rogaine for 2 months now. Actually two months will complete on 7th September 2016. My questions are:

1. My hair fall is still there, when i take bath hair falls is there (6-7 hair) and then during drying also there is hair fall. Will it stop or is it normal that these things happen

2. I can see some thin hair growing on the affected area, but they are thin, so after 4 months will the hair growth be visible.

3. I apply every morning before i go to work and then in evening after taking bath.

4. Is there any recommended shampoo to fast track the process or should i continue what i am doing.

Waiting to get an answer for the same.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Keep using

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Rogaine takes at least 6 months to show good response.
You are following a good regime.
Slowly the thin hairs will become thicker.
Continue with the medication.
In addition you can take a nutritional supplement such as follihair tablet daily for 6 months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng