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Hi. I was just wondering about something: Is there any particular kind of hat I can wear while applying Rogaine?

Just to clarify, there is no practical, recommended way to apply Rogaine (minoxidil) while you are wearing a hat. I suppose it might be remotely possible to treat the area through the open space above the adjuster in the back of a baseball cap, but this would be time consuming and counterproductive.

Consumer medical information for the original formula advised users to wait at least an hour after using Rogaine before putting a hat on; however, Rogaine Foam is absorbed into the scalp more quickly. Many users consider this to be the  superior method for topically treating thinning hair.

In my opinion, as long as the area has completely dried and no residue remains, you’re free to wear your cap or apply other hair care products in moderation such as gel or hairspray after minoxidil. Using a blow dryer on a light, cool setting (never hot) can speed up the drying process without causing breakage or  inducing further hair loss. For more information, I suggest you visit the company’s official site and browse through the Q & A section.

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The notion that injuring the scalp can potentially increase the effectiveness of proven topical hair loss treatments has caught the attention of our hair restoration forum community.  The Nanogen Scalproller claims it can help treat thinning hair and improve the effects of any topical treatment for baldness by slightly wounding the skin with its small titanium needles.  Allegedly, the wounds allow for quick and efficient penetration and absorption of topical hair loss treatments into the skin.

To discuss the Nanogen Scalproller and its ability in aiding the effectiveness of proven treatments such as Rogaine foam, visit this discussion thread.

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
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When flipping through the channels on TV late at night, I sometimes get sucked into the Scalp Med infomercials promising a new thick head of hair.  It also claims to be FDA approved.  Is this the hair loss cure we’ve all been waiting for?

Scalp Med infomercials are very popular this time of year, especially as the holidays approach.  Sold as a treatment for female and male pattern baldness, Scalp Med boasts that the “results will provide you with thicker, cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful hair”.  The Scalp Med infomercial presents dozens of rich consumer testimonies praising Scalp Med and providing us wild dreams of restoring a full head of hair.  While one woman claims, “it was nothing short of a miracle for me”, another male consumer boasts, “there’s nothing better out there”.  Oh really? 

Scalp Med is Just Overpriced Minoxidil

While Scalp Med is technically a viable hair loss treatment, what they don’t readily tell you is that that the only “active” ingredient in both the men’s and women’s solution is minoxidil, and significantly overpriced at that. 

Because minoxidil has been FDA approved as a treatment for male and female hair loss, Scalp Med can make the same claims Rogaine can.  The extra cash you could be saving by purchasing Rogaine (minoxidil) most likely goes toward marketing and the ”inactive” ingredients that do nothing to stop genetic baldness or regrow hair. 

Copper Peptides are known for their healing properties which is why products like Graftcyte are very popular for patients who’ve just undergone hair transplant surgery. Copper Peptides also have also shown some science behind it indicating it may prove to be beneficial for those with hair loss.

However, despite the claims of potential successful hair regrowth with Copper Peptides, clinical evidence and supporting proof are required to cut past the hype. To see what members of our community are saying, view the topic “Copper Peptides” on our forum. Feel free to share your own experience with this product and/or your opinion of it.

Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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I am only 18 years old and have the androgenetic alopecia in the temple region.  I have been using minoxidil 2% for the last 10 months, but only small thin hair is growing back in the temple region.  I am so upset.  Please send me your valuable suggestions.

Unfortunately, though Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are proven hair loss treatments, they’re only technically proven for the balding crown.  That doesn’t mean that they won’t help stop the progression of male pattern baldness from the front however, only hair transplant surgery is proven to grow hair in completely bald areas.

Because hair loss is progressive and you’ve started losing hair at such an early age, you may want to consider staying on Rogaine and adding Propecia to your regime.  Even if they don’t regrow hair, they may just help slow down or stop future hair loss.

Bill Seemiller – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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This hair loss question was answered by Dr. Robert True of New York, NY who is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians.  His professional answer is below.

Can I apply Rogaine (minoxidil) to my transplanted hair?  If so, when can I start?  Is it true that it will help expedite hair regrowth?

f you have been using Rogaine (minoxidil) before your hair transplant procedure, you should continue to use it. If you have not used Rogaine prior to your procedure, you should not start using it unless the doctor has specifically told you to.

Contrary to internet rumors, there is no scientific basis to the belief that applying Rogaine to the transplanted scalp will make the hairs grow in faster or better.

Rogaine can be very irritating to healing skin, so do not put it on the part of your scalp that has been transplanted until at least one week after treatment. If you have been applying it to a part of your scalp that was not transplanted you can continue to apply it without interruption following surgical hair restoration – just take care to not let it get on the healing transplanted scalp in the first week.

If you have been using Rogaine for 4 months or longer, abruptly stopping it for longer than a week can cause a cycle of increased hair shedding.

Dr. Robert True

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Bill – aka Falceros
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Today, hair loss treatments spring up out of nowhere, promising to be the latest and greatest hair regrowth solution. Marketing usually attracts balding men and women with questionable promises and in many cases, encourages false expectations.

Watch this video to learn the truth about several of today’s non-surgical hair loss treatments and why consumers should research all products they are considering.

Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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Due to the potential side effects of proven hair loss treatments like Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil), alternatives are created and marketed all the time. Provillus and Procerin are too recent treatments that claim to stophair loss without unwanted sexual side effects.

Recently, forum member “LT” asks about the validity of these treatments and how effective they are in treating baldness. Join in the discussion to share your experiences and read what others have to say about the efficacy of alternative treatments for baldness.

Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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Our hair loss community was created for balding men and women to review, critique, and challenge marketing hype and learn the most effective ways to treat baldness.

Below we’ve listed and reviewed several popular hair loss products on the market today. Follow the links below to a product you’d like to know more about learn whether these popular products show any proof they can stop hair loss.

Procerin Hair Treatment for Men: This “All-Natural” product includes a number of ingredients considered alternatives to Propecia (finasteride), a drug proven to block the production of DHT and treat baldness.

Extreme Hair Therapy (EXT): This non-surgical 5 step hair loss treatment program has been developed by Hair Club to “rejuvenate your hair”.

Revivogen: This popular topical treatment contains several “all-natural” ingredients conjectured to  stop alopecia in its tracks by blocking DHT naturally without side effects.

Revita Shampoo: Relatively new to the market, this shampoo boasts a number of ingredients, many of which claim to contribute to stopping further loss of hair and possibly stimulate hair regrowth.

Saw Palmetto: This highly popular “All-Natural” supplement is found in many popular hair loss treatments and conjectured to block DHT.  Learn the facts about saw palmetto and draw your own conclusions on whether or not it can treat baldness.

Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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I am using Rogaine for my hair loss but want to stop using it.  Can I stop using it and take Propecia instead? How long does it take before you can tell a difference? I am 47 years old.  How often should I take it?  Will my hair regrow with this medication?

Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) are both proven and FDA approved to treat baldness, but operate entirely different one from another.  Propecia works by inhibiting the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone responsible for genetic male pattern baldness.  Rogaine works by stimulating the hair follicle, potentially causing hair regrowth.  In combination one with another, you have the most effective non-surgical hair loss treatment regime available, even more so than either one separately.

If you choose to stop Rogaine, you may lose any hair regrowth you’ve acquired, even if you start taking Propecia.   In my opinion, if you don’t want to lose any hair growth you’ve obtained by using Rogaine, continue using it and simply add Propecia to your regime. 

Propecia comes in 1mg tablets of finasteride and should be taken daily.  Consult with your doctor to learn more about the benefits, limitations, and possible side effects of this drug.

Bill – aka Falceros
Associate Publisher/Editor

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