Hi Alex,
I stopped giving my son the Rogaine because it wasn't working on his scalp. It was only causing his scalp to dry out and crack. He was getting hair down his back and above his butt. I think it was from the Rogaine dripping down his back. After reading about Rogaine, it only works for as long as you use it. It maintains the hair but if you stop the hair will fall back out. I didn't see it has a benefit to my son so I stopped. When I did he lost the back and butt hair. He kept his hair for a few months, then in 3 days he lost all of it, including his eyelashes and eyebrows. I was in tears. My son has been diagnosed with Celiac Disease recently. We have removed gluten from his diet and we are seeing some very small growth. Only some small wisps of hair but he had nothing for 7 months so I will take what I can. I personally don't think Minoxidil will work but it's different for everyone I have talked to. As a fellow mom, I feel your frustration. You just want this to stop. Good luck with whatever you choose to do and if I could I'd give you a big hug. We all need to stick together in this :). Take Care, Renee