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What happens when we stop using minoxidil ?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Hair loss: If you stop using topical Minoxidil you will lose the hair that it caused you to grow while you were using it. You will not lose any more hair than that.

Answered 6/30/2014

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