A member asked:
If i was complaining from hereditary hair loss and started to use topical minoxidil how can i stop it without losing my hair?
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Wrong question: First, there is no reason to ever stop unless you are allergic to it. Second, hair does not fall out if it is stopped. Minoxidil is a weak stimulant of hair growth which is effective, if at all, only if it is used religiously for a long time. Naturally, it is effective only when in use. This benefit, if any, is lost when it is stopped. But the hair does not shed if it is stopped.
Answered 10/23/2017
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May not be able to: You can discuss with dermatologist to see what your options are.
Answered 2/4/2017
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