Does minoxidil make new Hair growth from a follicle that has only 1 or 2 hairs?

April 30, 2017
Asked By:SVINU86 in Chennai, IN

I was told that a single follicle can have up-to 3 hairs and during balding these follicle will come to a stage where in they have only one hair and then no hair. Does Using minoxidil reverse this even at a late stage?

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May 7, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil does not multiply existing hairs. Minoxidil may give you fine thin hair growth.

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May 7, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil does not multiply existing hairs. Minoxidil may give you fine thin hair growth.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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May 2, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil and hair grow

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May 2, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil and hair grow

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July 25, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil

July 25, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil

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