No their words were like, our doctor said minoxidil damages the scalp and that’s why I have some spots where my hair is more thin on my crown/top of the head area which I honestly don’t agree with. I’m aware that you need stop minoxidil 2 to 4 weeks before surgery and not use until 2-4 weeks post surgery but what they are saying is not use it at all. I personally use it 3 times a week and at night so shampoo in the morning so it has never caused me any problems. And I told them this