Hair Loss Remedy FAQ - Does Rogaine work in the frontal area or is it only effective on the crown?

Hair Loss Remedy FAQ

Does Rogaine work in the frontal area or is it only effective on the crown?

All treatments that work on the crown also work to some degree in the front--just not as well. Treatments are generally more effective the further back you go. Confusion arises because of the way some studies were conducted. With Rogaine (minoxidil), for instance, studies only measured vertex balding; i.e., the traditional bald spot. Accordingly, the only hair growth results that the manufacturer is allowed to claim by the FDA is to say it will grow hair in the crown. However this does not mean that you should not use it on all areas of your hair loss as it most likely will have a positive result regardless of where its applied.