Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underHair Loss Treatment q&a

What if I stop using minoxidil and aminexil solution

right now I think after using it my hair length is increasing but not thickness .can u suggest me which is a good solution

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Jae Pak, MD profile photo
Dr. Jae Pak, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
4.9 | 236 Reviews
Answered on Jul 21, 2015
Answer
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jul 20, 2015
Answer

More Hair Loss Treatment Questions

I am 21 years old and I am going bald. Any suggestions? (photos)

Top Answer
User Avatar
JM
Jae Pak, MD

In general genetic male pattern balding is not a condition which you can reverse or completely stop.  In general there are medical treatment options such as Propecia or Rogaine that can slow the process down.  You should follow up with your doctor.

+6 answers

Painful scalp and diffuse thinning (telogen effluvium) for 8 months- is there ANYTHING out there that could help me?

Top Answer
User Avatar
JM
Jae Pak, MD

It seems you have seen many doctors and have a treatment regimen.  There really isn't much more "out there" in terms of treatment.  The best course of action is to find a good doctor and stick with the treatment and follow up with the doctor if the treatment does not work....

+3 answers

25 black male embarrassed my hair is thinning and hairline receding: What are my options? (Photo)

Top Answer
User Avatar
JM
Jason Emer, MD

If you have thinning hair you really need an evaluation to see if it is genetic or from another cause like stress or autoimmune. If it is determined to be genetic there are many options and traditional treatments like rogaine foam and propecia pills can be used. I have great success in my...

+5 answers

I'm a 20 years old. My hair is good but it's falling out. Can I take 1 tablet of biotin 10,000 mcg per a day?

Top Answer
User Avatar
JM
Jae Pak, MD

You can take any supplements you think may help.  Biotin is associated with hair health but it will likely not keep your hair from falling out if your hair loss is genetic.  

+3 answers

Can hair restoration surgery be performed on a breastfeeding mother?

Top Answer
User Avatar
JM
Jae Pak, MD

The very hormone that helps you produce breast milk (prolactin) may cause diffuse hair loss as many postpartum women complain of this phenomenon.  How this may affect a hair transplant surgery is not clear. I personally would not like to be the doctor who performs your surgery to have you...

+5 answers

Am I balding at 17? (Photo)

Top Answer
User Avatar
JM
Jae Pak, MD

Use common sense.  If you cut your hair "extremely" close as you state, you will naturally see your scalp.  If your hair grows "significantly since" you may still see your scalp "slightly".  If you have harsh lighting, you will see your scalp more than if you're in low lighting...

+5 answers
See all Hair Loss Treatment Q&A
See more Hair Loss Treatment Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE HAIR LOSS TREATMENT GUIDE →