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I used Minoxidil for one month. Will the hair I lost from minoxidil grow back? Is this a normal shedding from minoxidil? (Photo)

January 19, 2017
Asked By:Martens1 in Gainesville, FL

The photo is from 5 minutes rubbing my head. Before minoxidil i had no hair loss. I have MPB but very very slowly. I had to stop using minoxidil because of burning scalp, and high pulse. Will the hair I lost grow back? Will iy grow back thinner then it was before minoxidil usage? Because if I understand MPB your hair grows back thinner if you shed. Minoxidil shed is like a normal shed so it will grow back thinner I think? So minoxidil can make you bald faster if you stop using it?

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Answers (3)

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February 17, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil can cause shedding in the first 4-8 weeks.

Craig L. Ziering, DO
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February 17, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil can cause shedding in the first 4-8 weeks.

Craig L. Ziering, DO
January 21, 2017

Answer: Does hair grow back thinner after 1 month minoxidil?

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
January 21, 2017

Answer: Does hair grow back thinner after 1 month minoxidil?

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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October 6, 2018

Answer: Shedding

William Rassman, MD (retired)
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October 6, 2018

Answer: Shedding

William Rassman, MD (retired)

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