I am inquiring about the effectiveness of topical minoxidil for female crown hair loss.

Hello

At some point, my parting started widening and the hair on the crown of my head became thinner, revealing my scalp underneath, which is stressful. I am even more concerned because I was told at the hair salon that my hair has thinned significantly.

I am considering consulting a doctor, but I have heard that it is difficult to use oral medications designed for men for female hair loss. I am wondering if I should start treatment focusing on topical supplements like Minoxidil or Pansidil. I am also scared because I have heard that using topical medications can cause more hair to fall out initially due to a shedding phenomenon.

For those of you actually managing crown hair loss with topical medications or injections, how long did it usually take to see results? Please share your experiences regarding whether you are maintaining your results without any side effects.