What is the exact longterm process for Minoxidil 5% on my eyebrows to have constant eyebrow growth?

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i've faced dramatic eyebrow loss about 3 years ago due to pencil filling; my dr recommended minoxidil 5%. i haven't visited my doctor again. i've been using it for a year,twice a day. I have grown a fair amount of hair. but for the last three months i feel it stopped growth. Like there is no change from the last 3 months till now. I faced dandruff but this condtion lasted for only a week. so i dont what prevents constant growth, i still have gaps. And i am a 17 old girl.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You have to use it forever and it takes several months to see the results.  The recommended use is twice a day but it's for scalp hair.  Eyebrow hair may be affected differently.  Once you start to see results, if you stop using it, the hairs you gained will fall out.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

There's no exact long term process for minoxidil use in the eyebrows.  Minoxidil is not formally approved for the eyebrows but many physicians have different ways of using it.5 % minoxidiil twice a day5 % minoxidil once a day2 % minoxidiil twice a day2 % minoxidil once a dayminoxidil 5 times per weekminoxidil alternating with bimatoprost (Latisse)There are many causes of eyebrow loss. WIthout seeing your eyebrows and knowing more about your medical history and history of eyebrow loss exactly, it's hard to know what might work best. It's a good idea to check in with your doctor at this point. A number of tests could be considered, including iron and thyroid, and hemoglobin which could reveal potentially contributors to slower growth. Close examination of the eyebrows could reveal whether seborrheic dermatitis is present and whether this contributes to changes in growth.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

It is great to hear that you had good results using minoxidil for your eyebrow as prescribed by your doctor. You should absolutely go back to your doctor to ask this question about going forward. He was very good in advising you successfully, so you should go back.

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