Hi,

I have been using rogaine for many years. I have never been close to bald, but I started using rogaine as soon as I noticed small amount of hair loss. However, I am now shedding hair fast. In fact, at the current rate I will be bald within a couple of months. Is this normal? I am thinking that I have developed a tolerance to rogaine, maybe?

I moved from sea level to high altitude to live about one year ago. The excessive hair loss started about a month after moving to high altitude. Could living in high altitude (5000 feet) cause the hair loss? When I moved here my hair was very thick but one year later I am close to being bald.

I highly doubt high altitude has to do with your hair loss. Otherwise, being a pilot may be a risk for balding. I’ve read nothing about this phenomena (you’re the first person to ask this question) and I’ve yet to experience this in my one-on-one with patients over the years.

The most common cause of hair loss in men is genetic male pattern baldness. It is in your genes and it can happen relatively quickly. While it may be possible that you may have built some tolerance to Rogaine (minoxidil), the hair loss should not be as drastic as you describe it, especially if you are still using the medication.

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