All treatments that work on the crown also work to some degree in the front--just not as well.

Treatments are generally more effective the further back you go. Confusion arises because of the way some studies were conducted.

With Rogaine, for instance, studies only measured vertex balding; i.e., the traditional bald spot. Accordingly, the only hair growth results that the manufacturer is allowed to claim pertain to the vertex.

This doesn't mean Rogaine wont work in the front. In fact it does, and has been used by our members for over 10 years for just that. Same goes for Propecia and any other legitimate treatment.

A large percent of guys have no problems maintaining frontal hair. The real challenge is making sure you're on a scientifically backed treatment regimen in the first place.