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Will I Have Hair Loss After Stopping The Use Of Minoxidil?
I have started using minoxidil 2% scalp lotion for my hair lass problem.i wan to ask that is there any chance of unwanted hair growth on my face or if new hair grow than is there any chance of loss of this new hair after i stop the use of this lotion??please give me the right advise...
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history, it is not clear as to what was the cause of your hair fall.
If minoxidil was prescribed for a temporary increase in hair fall( due to anaemia, thyroid problems, post childbirth, etc) , the hairs will re grow well and may not fall after you stop the treatment.
If, however, it was given for androgenetic alopecia ( male/ female pattern hair fall), the hair fall can restart after stopping the medication as it is genetically programmed hair fall.
With 2% minoxidil, the side effect of unwanted hairs on the face is very minimal.
Hope this cleared your doubts.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history, it is not clear as to what was the cause of your hair fall.
If minoxidil was prescribed for a temporary increase in hair fall( due to anaemia, thyroid problems, post childbirth, etc) , the hairs will re grow well and may not fall after you stop the treatment.
If, however, it was given for androgenetic alopecia ( male/ female pattern hair fall), the hair fall can restart after stopping the medication as it is genetically programmed hair fall.
With 2% minoxidil, the side effect of unwanted hairs on the face is very minimal.
Hope this cleared your doubts.
Take care.
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