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Applied Minscalp Gel And Lost Hair Within Short Duration. When Can I Stop Using This Medicine?

hi my age is 23 ,..for 4 months i used minscalp gel 5% as per doctor prescription ,..after that i have seen new hair ,...but within weeks again i loosed all grown hairs and some natural hairs also ,..can you please tel me actually how many months should i need to continue medicine ,..and when can i stop using medicines ..
Sat, 31 Aug 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
HI,
Thanks for writing in.
The minscalp gel is minoxidil 5% gel.
You should continue using it for atleast 1.5 to 2 years.
This would cover the natural hair cycle and give you long lasting effect.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan MD
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Rheumatologist Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani's  Response
Dear sir,

Well you need to use it for prolonged periods as if you stop using it you will lose all the hair that have regrown . It has to be continued at least till all your hair have grown .

Dr. Shruti
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Applied Minscalp Gel And Lost Hair Within Short Duration. When Can I Stop Using This Medicine?

HI, Thanks for writing in. The minscalp gel is minoxidil 5% gel. You should continue using it for atleast 1.5 to 2 years. This would cover the natural hair cycle and give you long lasting effect. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD