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A member asked:

I have been using fanasteride and monoxidil to boost the end result for using fanastertide on my hair. my hair is better know has dht is low, but i am continuing fanastertide to keep the results and want to stop using monoxidil would i loose my hair

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Minoxidil hair: When you stop these the effect on your hair will stop. If this is a problem in men in your family the live with it.

Answered 6/13/2020

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