Can constantly rubbing hair loss treatments into your hair increase hair loss?

[Heisenberg]

Hi all,

I'm a little worried that the act of constantly rubbing my scalp (when applying topicals) may be causing damage. I know this happens in a condition know as frictional alopecia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frictional_alopecia

For this reason, I'm thinking of giving oral minoxidil a go (topical minoxidil doesn't seem to be doing much for me anyway, and may even be irritating my scalp, and causing damage to my follicles).

Any input appreciated.