Has Rogaine helped on children? - Alopecia World2024-03-29T05:28:43Zhttps://alopeciaworld.com/forum/topics/2022678:Topic:45487?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI wouldn't use Rogaine or any…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2019-02-01:2022678:Comment:14449472019-02-01T01:08:30.693Zhagsterhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/hagster
<p>I wouldn't use Rogaine or any drug on a 4 yr old. I think docs feel like they have to try something because of the parents reactions to hair loss and a fix it now attitude. They feel that doing something, anything, is better than doing nothing. </p>
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<p>If the boy is otherwise healthy and well adjusted, then leave him alone. A lot of the time we, as parents, make the situation worse by our fussing & worrying.</p>
<p>I wouldn't use Rogaine or any drug on a 4 yr old. I think docs feel like they have to try something because of the parents reactions to hair loss and a fix it now attitude. They feel that doing something, anything, is better than doing nothing. </p>
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<p>If the boy is otherwise healthy and well adjusted, then leave him alone. A lot of the time we, as parents, make the situation worse by our fussing & worrying.</p> Please let me know if this wo…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2018-11-16:2022678:Comment:14334102018-11-16T18:28:36.154Zbabycchttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/babycc
<p>Please let me know if this works , my daughter is 16 and has now lost all her hair, praying for hope as this is a difficult time for a teen. Thanks</p>
<p>Please let me know if this works , my daughter is 16 and has now lost all her hair, praying for hope as this is a difficult time for a teen. Thanks</p> I've no idea if you are still…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2018-11-16:2022678:Comment:14335492018-11-16T16:38:40.352ZSrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Sraw
<p>I've no idea if you are still on this forum, but it gives me hope to see your son's hair! My daughter was diagnosed at 18 months - she's nearly 3 now. Hair loss isn't as bad as it was and we're in a cycle of loss, regrowth, loss etc. Suspect at one point she had 80% loss and we're probably nearer 40% now - though it covers up more now. </p>
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<p>Any other tips you have would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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<p>Do you have any idea what the trigger was for your son's hair…</p>
<p>I've no idea if you are still on this forum, but it gives me hope to see your son's hair! My daughter was diagnosed at 18 months - she's nearly 3 now. Hair loss isn't as bad as it was and we're in a cycle of loss, regrowth, loss etc. Suspect at one point she had 80% loss and we're probably nearer 40% now - though it covers up more now. </p>
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<p>Any other tips you have would be greatly appreciated.</p>
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<p>Do you have any idea what the trigger was for your son's hair loss? </p>
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<p>Sx</p> Can you please tell me where…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2018-11-11:2022678:Comment:14329222018-11-11T13:33:47.491ZJamie Bhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/JamieB729
<p>Can you please tell me where you purchased your essential oil topical treatment from and the exact combinations and amounts you use. Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.</p>
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<p>Can you please tell me where you purchased your essential oil topical treatment from and the exact combinations and amounts you use. Thank you in advance for any information you can provide.</p>
<p></p> Have you tried the natural an…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2018-09-19:2022678:Comment:14280002018-09-19T12:00:16.773ZAlopeciaAngel.comhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/AlopeciaAngelcom
<p><span>Have you tried the natural and holistic route? I only suggest this route, because it has given me results. After two years of trial and error- I have my hair and health! (Thank the Lord and the Heavens) and am now on a mission to help others too. I have posted on my IG account, (same name) with so many articles about people doing treatments, meds, and all with no results or horrible side effects that have led to other illness and issues. I wrote a book and researched so much and am…</span></p>
<p><span>Have you tried the natural and holistic route? I only suggest this route, because it has given me results. After two years of trial and error- I have my hair and health! (Thank the Lord and the Heavens) and am now on a mission to help others too. I have posted on my IG account, (same name) with so many articles about people doing treatments, meds, and all with no results or horrible side effects that have led to other illness and issues. I wrote a book and researched so much and am please to share that my client also see results. Try going holistic. It will take time, but your body will heal from the inside out. Don’t ever expect overnight success. No pill will give you that, bu rest assured, mother nature and natural healing has no negative side effects. Wishing you all the best.</span> <a href="http://www.alopeciaangel.com/">www.alopeciaangel.com</a><span> for more info, pictures, testimonials, my story with pics and much more! </span></p> Hi, my daughter is 4.5. When…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2018-09-19:2022678:Comment:14279762018-09-19T06:22:57.736ZNaturalAlopeciaWellness.comhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/naptimebedtime
<p>Hi, my daughter is 4.5. When she was 20mo she started having AA and our specialists (paediatric dermatologist) in Australia mentioned about Rogaine and the other one but said he didn't think the drugs were worth the potential side effects for such as young child. When she was 4, we saw a paediatrician in Canada who was surprised that the Aussie doctors would even think of giving these meds to a child.</p>
<p>We never went for the meds and if I were you I wouldn't either.</p>
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<p>Hi, my daughter is 4.5. When she was 20mo she started having AA and our specialists (paediatric dermatologist) in Australia mentioned about Rogaine and the other one but said he didn't think the drugs were worth the potential side effects for such as young child. When she was 4, we saw a paediatrician in Canada who was surprised that the Aussie doctors would even think of giving these meds to a child.</p>
<p>We never went for the meds and if I were you I wouldn't either.</p>
<p>Topical treatment using essential oils diluted in carrier oils and ginger juice (JAK inhibitors) on top of a solid diet and no harsh shampoo have got us to get most of her hair back. Sometimes when we start noticing a new patch forming or an area of hair thinning, the essential oils solution helps keep things under control. The key is to be diligent and choose good quality oils.</p>
<p>I agree that there are no real answers, not even from doctors we've seen at prestigious children hospitals in both Aussie and Canada. Our AA is said to be an autoimmune condition, so I set out to look for answers on how to fix the root cause, the immune system. Recently, by chance I came to know about certain foods like reishi, ganoderma, cordyceps, etc. (they are mushrooms_ that have been studied for their immuno-modulating properties, ie ability to rebalance our system. My daughter has started to take these and I got ours from a reputable company that I trust. Too early to tell but by far the best hope I've got in trying to solve this from the source.</p>
<p>Vitamin D has not been directly linked to cause alopecia but enough of it can help improve the condition, so worth it if you can get some sun time.</p>
<p>I would still stay clear of meds for a child, not only is the efficacy questionable, side effects may not be worth it and there are lots of cases of recurrence some time down the road.</p> I highly recommend taking hai…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2017-12-16:2022678:Comment:14052592017-12-16T01:17:01.647ZiMomhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/iMom
<p>I highly recommend taking hairfibity pills && using rogaine. I put the rogaine in a container where I can gently run the nozzle through her scalp and massage her scalp then I give her one hairfinity pill each morning with a glass of water her hair is thick and long now after six months use</p>
<p>I highly recommend taking hairfibity pills && using rogaine. I put the rogaine in a container where I can gently run the nozzle through her scalp and massage her scalp then I give her one hairfinity pill each morning with a glass of water her hair is thick and long now after six months use</p> I have actually spoke with Ro…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2015-05-01:2022678:Comment:12559702015-05-01T01:29:22.968ZNakiahttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Nakia770
I have actually spoke with Rogaine about using their product in our film about Alopecia. They said it's not approved for people with Alopecia. So I wonder if the doctor knew that?
I have actually spoke with Rogaine about using their product in our film about Alopecia. They said it's not approved for people with Alopecia. So I wonder if the doctor knew that? We used Clobetasol and Rogain…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2008-06-12:2022678:Comment:602632008-06-12T02:42:24.619ZCarlahttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Carla29
We used Clobetasol and Rogaine on my daughter for about 6 months. She didn't like the cream, so we stopped that but continued with the Rogaine.<br />
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Melissa had lost nearly 40% of her hair and regrew nearly all of it, almost at the rate she lost it. After it appeared she was not losing anymore and regrowing, we discontinued the Rogaine in 2007?<br />
It has been more than a year and she still has most of her hair she regrew. We did notice 2 new spots on the back of her head. Melissa does not want me to…
We used Clobetasol and Rogaine on my daughter for about 6 months. She didn't like the cream, so we stopped that but continued with the Rogaine.<br />
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Melissa had lost nearly 40% of her hair and regrew nearly all of it, almost at the rate she lost it. After it appeared she was not losing anymore and regrowing, we discontinued the Rogaine in 2007?<br />
It has been more than a year and she still has most of her hair she regrew. We did notice 2 new spots on the back of her head. Melissa does not want me to treat them, of course after I went out and bought a 3 pack of Rogaine. Seriously, I will do what she wants to do. We did treat it oh, about 6 times since March of this year(when we found the spots). She seems to be regrowing in those spots and not losing anywhere else. One spot is about the size of a quarter, the other a nickel.<br />
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That's our experience with Rogaine. By all means, we know it's not a cure. Did it help Melissa grow faster(the 1st time she lost hair)? Maybe. We weren't always consistent with application though, even though the derm recommended applying 2-3 times a day.<br />
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Just our experience, hope the info. helps.<br />
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Carla Hi Lisa,
Interesting, my ped…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2008-05-28:2022678:Comment:519342008-05-28T14:16:55.127ZMommyhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/HelensMommy
Hi Lisa,<br />
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Interesting, my pediatric dermatologist recommended the same exact thing, except she also recommended 3 steriod shots ( 1 x month) of Kenalog. We started in mid-February. She received a shot of Kenalog ( to her buttocks not her head) and then we started the Rogaine for men (2 x daily). Her eyebrows and eyelashes started to come back almost immediately. Although much less and very light in color. She has also begun to have small patches of white hair and fuzz. It is sporadic and there…
Hi Lisa,<br />
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Interesting, my pediatric dermatologist recommended the same exact thing, except she also recommended 3 steriod shots ( 1 x month) of Kenalog. We started in mid-February. She received a shot of Kenalog ( to her buttocks not her head) and then we started the Rogaine for men (2 x daily). Her eyebrows and eyelashes started to come back almost immediately. Although much less and very light in color. She has also begun to have small patches of white hair and fuzz. It is sporadic and there is still lots of area that is smooth. She had her last shot a couple weeks ago. The doctor wants us to continue with Rogaine and getting outside for sun exposure daily. It is hard to know what to attribute the growth too. We are to go back to the Dr. in 3 mths so she can assess the progress. I was/am nervous about using these type of product on kids. Especially when it has all these warnings. I couldn't even buy it- my husband had to. I worry my daughter won't be able to identify and describe side effects she might be having, etc. Our doctor assured us it was safe and she has used it for years (but still the thought lingers she could be wrong). The Dr. said the steriod shots were a way to help jump start the body and try to get it in the growth stage. She won't do more than 3 injections as she doesn't feel the potential side effects of long term steriod use in children is worth it. After reading the replies to this post I feel like stopping the rogaine too. I don't want to keep her on it forever but if it will help stimulate her body to get in the growth cycle then I am more inclined to use it for now. I will probably do it until we go back to the doctor in 2 1/2 months. I know we won't use it indefinitely. After reading the various posts about different treatments- I find myself torn about what to do. Some are successful and if we don't try we won't ever know. But at the same time, I don't want to keep trying everything and make the search for the cure worse than dealing with the condition itself especially if the outcome is still no growth. I don't want her to think something is "wrong" with her but want to try and remedy the disorder if we can. These are our first treatment attempts. I guess we will wait and see what happens over the next few months to decide what to do next.