Does Switching From Rogaine Foam To Liquid Cause Shedding?

[frankhoffa]

I don't know if it's just in my head but recently I switched from rogaine foam to liquid and think I'm shedding or receding more. I was on the foam for three months once daily then switched to liquid once daily. I only apply it to the left front because that's the only thin spot I have. I switched to the liquid because something in the foam was irritating my skin like none other towards the last month inused it. My thin spot the hairs lick thicker than before treatment and have been on propecia and rogaine since mid May. Is it normal to have shedding from the switch from foam to liquid?

 

[AllerganSaveUs]

I have noticed that with really any hair loss drug, when switching versions, shedding/regression occurs somewhat frequently. I am not exactly sure why, but logically it seems that it has to do with different inactive ingredients and different amounts actually penetrating the scalp (with topical solutions). For example, some people experience shedding when they switch from Propecia (a brand of finasteride) to generic finasteride aka another company's finasteride. Like you are reporting, some people also experience shedding when switching to foam to liquid and vice versa. I have seen multiple reports with both shedding/regression when switching to foam to liquid AND liquid to foam.

 

[stachu]

Your brain.

 

[Comb_over]

Comeback to foam! It's better

 

[frankhoffa]

Comeback to foam! It's better

I can't use the foam. Something in it causes an intense itch and stings when applied. I've been using the liquid for a few weeks and these symptoms have subsided.