If Getting HT in near future, is it a bad idea to try Rogaine?

[TheEmperor]

I am thinking about getting a HT within the next year. I am on proscar quarters, and tried minoxidil way back when it was released. Quit using it because it was messy and took forever to dry.

 

Now that Im thinking of spending serious bucks on a transplant, im wondering if I should give the foam a try. I'm a difuse Nor5 and most of the top is gone, but I figure what have I got to lose? If I pick up some new hair or retain existing ones then I am moving forward.

[TheEmperor]

I am thinking about getting a HT within the next year. I am on proscar quarters, and tried minoxidil way back when it was released. Quit using it because it was messy and took forever to dry.

 

Now that Im thinking of spending serious bucks on a transplant, im wondering if I should give the foam a try. I'm a difuse Nor5 and most of the top is gone, but I figure what have I got to lose? If I pick up some new hair or retain existing ones then I am moving forward.

[giants]

rogaine certainly cant hurt. the foam version is much cleaner and if you regrow some hairs then great

[Bill - Seemiller]

TheEmperor,

 

Just keep in mind that if you are going to try Rogaine, you should be willing to commit to it for at least a year. Additionally, stopping the medication will directly impact any benefit you were having from it.

 

Many hair transplant physicians will have you stop use of the medication a few weeks prior to surgery and then allow you to continue use a few days to a few weeks post op.

 

Bill

[hairbank]

I haven't tried the foam before, if you think you can stick with it I'd say go ahead. You may want to talk with others about Pros/Cons as I was the same as you, didn't like the messy regimen of regular minox.