Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) Support Group

I took Rogaine 15 years ago and hated it...just my personal opinion. My hair did grow back pretty fast, but I pulled it out just as fast. And it caused me to grow sideburns. It wasn't the best look for me - especially at 14.

Sideburns? Wow! I didn't even think of that, that you'd grow more hair in other places on your body. Perhaps the foam is a better choice. Good to know, though, that it did work. I may try it. Thanks!

Hi, I am trying the 5% minoxidil (rogaine) liquid and using the store brand from target. Three bottles of liquid were like 19.99. My hairdresser suggested it and it is working. The only thing bad she told me was that if you stop using it, the hair will fall out. Good luck. (I tried the 2% but it didn't work as well for me).

I am currently using rogain, and I notice that it stimulates the hair folicle, my hair feels fuller while using it, no complaints here!

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I've used rogaine as well and don't know if it helped because those times I probably pulled out all the progress anyways. But I might give it another shot. All the women out there, DO NOT take the kind for men, so this includes the foam, because it doesn't have the same stuff in it and isn't made for us. Talk about growing sideburns, that might do it!@

I tried it.....didn't work for me. My theory is that because it is supposed to work on the DHT issue, which is not our problem. Also, I have heard that when you stop using it, your hair falls out, so I figured what was the help?? I have had some success with ecrinal oil.