I used the patch for 2 yrs and suffered hair loss at the scalp. If you read the insert from the patch, it lists hair loss and a wide assortment of other maladies as side effects; I suffered from most of the side efffects. I went to the gynecologist and was told to use no birth control for at least a year to get all the chemicals out of my system. The dermatologist has given me injections in my scalp (they hurt!), I'm using men's Rogaine all over my scalp and 12.5% rogaine on the bald spots twice daily, nioxin scalp drops once daily and emu oil on my scalp 2X weekly and I have to wash my hair twice weekly. I've been getting scalp cleansings with glycolic acid and microdermabrasion to make sure the medicine gets into the scalp. After 3 months, I have begun to see hair growing in the bald areas (YEAH!) Log onto minoxidil.com and there is a wealth of information regarding hair loss. Start to treat it NOW because you will have a better chance of the hair growing back. It's an uphill battle to regrow the hair but it's worth it!! Good luck and don't give up!!!!!!!!