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Comment by ElleMN, USA on February 1, 2015 at 10:58am

I visited my dermatologist at the University of Minnesota this month and am participating in a research study to evaluate FFA-clinical portion; the sponsor is Duke University. They are looking for participants so if you're interested you can ask your dermatologist for information.

I've also been in to my hair stylist and wanted to share his suggestion to cut my hair into a long pixie. I've had long hair most of my life but with about an inch of hairline missing I decided to give a short haircut a try. I'm still getting used to it but I have to say the focus if off my forehead now. Just google long pixie haircut and you'll get the idea. Hair is swept forward to create bangs. 

Also, I just wanted to share this story about stem cells growing hair from the I fucking love science web site…http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/scientists-grow-hair-....

Comment by Annie on January 30, 2015 at 3:14pm

Jen, I noticed extra shedding a couple weeks after I started using Rogaine.  It's perfectly normal, commonly referred to as dread shed.  It's a good sign that the follicles are being stimulated & preparing for new growth.  My dread shed lasted for about a month, then I went back to my normal ffa hair loss.  I also grew hair in areas where the ffa is active, but those hairs are fine & wispy.  I've been using 5% Rogaine foam over my entire head and on my eyebrows once a day for almost two years, and haven't experienced any kind hair overgrowth.  

Comment by Alice on January 29, 2015 at 3:08pm

Jean, as I understand it the women's is 2% and the men's is 5%. My derm advised me to use the 2% twice a day initially, to make sure my scalp could tolerate it. After 3 mos, and about the time I started to notice new hair growth, I switched to the 5% once a day. Using foam or liquid is a matter of preference. I like the liquid, because I can get it right on the scalp instead of the hair, but most others like the foam. Good luck!

Comment by Jean on January 29, 2015 at 2:55pm

I think I'm going to bite the bullet and try Regaine.  My FFA is thankfully moving very slowly and my scalp is fairly clear.  My derm seemed to think that it was worth a try.  From you lovely ladies, I gather the men's strength foam is best but is it the regular strength or Regaine extra I need to buy?  The cheapest I've found is through Amazon.

Thanks - this site is keeping me going!

Love Jean

Comment by Alice on January 29, 2015 at 8:04am

My hairdresser and I have actually noticed some new growth at the sides and just in front of my no receded hairline.  My theory is that only the follicles actively growing hair scarred over and the Rogaine awakened those that were dormant, like on the rest of my head. I didn't notice any shedding when I began using Rogaine. 

Comment by MJ on January 29, 2015 at 6:12am

I believe I noticed the best growth in my eyebrows when I started the elidel along with the rogaine foam. I have to say though that since I switched protocal from rogaine and clobetasol daily to rogaine and elidel daily, cutting back to 3x weekly on clobetasol, i think i have thinned more. I am leary of continuing the elidel on my head through The beginning of March until my next appt. by the way, I find the Rogaine foam much easier to apply than the liquid.
MJ

Comment by Classical Anne in NC mountains on January 28, 2015 at 8:25pm

I've had success in my eyebrows with Rogaine 5% each morning, and Elidel cream each night.  I apply both with a Q-tip, no fuss, no cleanup.  To answer Jen's question, I have been told by many sources that you DO lose hair a few weeks after starting the Rogaine, but then it fills in nicely.  Of course this is ONLY in the areas that have not been affected by FFA.  Sadly, there is no hope of regeneration when the follicles scar over.

Comment by NatalieW on January 28, 2015 at 8:24pm

Thanks MJ and Alice. That is helpful. I am using the foam twice a day. Have definitely noticed a difference on my eyebrows for which I am very grateful. They were disappearing very fast and look almost normal now. But just trying to work out his much of my head I should put it on

Comment by Alice on January 28, 2015 at 8:11pm

I use generic Rogaine all over my head, or at least as much as I can cover with one dropperful of the liquid. It has made my hair much thicker and easier to style to cover up the hairloss. It actually worked do well that my hairdresser started using it, too. I started with 2% twicecp a day, then switched to 5% once a day. 

Comment by MJ on January 28, 2015 at 7:34pm

NatalieW,
I only use it in the hairline and eyebrows. I cannot really say if it is working or not. The idea is that it strenghens the follicle to combat the follicle attack. I dont think I have had any new growth....maybe it just helps slow the rate of loss. I wouldnt unnessarily use it on the whole head.

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