Rogaine foam

[Jetsfan]

I am approx 9 months post op, happy with results so far. My crown still needs to be done, Dr Pistone worked on my original hairline and advised me to come back to finish the crown and thicken up the front if need be. I began using Kirkland Minoxidil shortly after surgery, hoping I would get good results and avoid a second procedure. Shortly after using Kirkland Minoxidil I got a bad rash, very red, and uncomfortable. I then switched to Rogaine foam but still irritated. I then visited a Dermatologist and was given Clobex which solved the rash. My question is should I try Rogaine foam again? I'm 90% sure I will be scheduling a second procedure to fill in crown and possibly thicken front of head.

Thanks in advance for help.

[Janna]

Even if you have another procedure, I would try the foam again but use 1/2 the directed amount and only once a day to start. If no reaction after a week then go the full dose. It's good to start slow. Any sign of redness, then definately stop. The liquid is commonly more harsh on the skin and tends to irritate it. Good luck.

[Jetsfan]

Thanks Janna, will try for a week at half dose.

[aaron1234]

Yeah, I had a similar reaction to Rogaine Foam. After a couple weeks my ears got chapped and my scalp got all red. And everyone is worrying about Propecia side effects... :confused: