Rick Has Male Pattern Baldness on the Vertex of His

question 2

Multiple Choice

Rick has male pattern baldness on the vertex of his head and has been using Rogaine for 2 months. He asks how effective minoxidil (Rogaine) is. Minoxidil:

• A) Provides a permanent solution to male pattern baldness if used for at least 4 months
• B) Will show results after 4 months of twice-a-day use
• C) May not work for Rick's type of baldness
• D) Works better if he also uses hydrocortisone cream daily on his scalp

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