Is it safe to quit minoxidil after using it for 17 days?

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HI, I'm a 27 year old male diagnosed with androgenic alopecia aka male pattern baldness. I've been using minoxidil 5% twice daily for the past 17 days and have shed a large number of hair. I'm in the very initial stages of balding. I want to quit using minoxidil and switch to biotin/saw palmetto. Is it safe to discontinue using minoxidil after using it for over 2 weeks or would it accelerate my MPB after quitting? How long does it take for hair to get minoxidil dependent?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The increase in shedding caused by Minoxidil may continue for a few weeks after discontinuing, but will taper off. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

At 17 days, you could not have built up a dependency on minoxidil so stopping it now should not be a problem

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