I had Telogen Effluvium for almos a year, the doctor suggested to use minoxidil but I dont want to start an expensive treatment and have to keep using forever otherwise I will lose my hair again. People with telogen effluvium need to continue this treatment for life too?, or I can stop the medication and dont lose the hair after this stage pass. Thank you.
Answer: Minoxidil is not for treating telogen effuvium. If you do nothing the hairs will grow back for TE. Minoxidil is not for treating telogen effuvium. If you do nothing the hairs will grow back for TE. If you have have concerns see your doctor for clarification.
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Answer: Minoxidil is not for treating telogen effuvium. If you do nothing the hairs will grow back for TE. Minoxidil is not for treating telogen effuvium. If you do nothing the hairs will grow back for TE. If you have have concerns see your doctor for clarification.
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Telogen Effluvium - Do I need to use minoxidil forever? The 'rules' are slightly different when minoxidil is used for telogen effluvium compared to genetic hair loss. So no, hair doesn't fall out once you stop minoxidil for all types of hair loss. Of course, it absolutely does fall out if the individual is using it for genetic hair loss.Let's back up a bit. Minoxidil is FDA approved for genetic hair loss. It's not approved for telogen effluvium but is sometimes used. Individuals who use minoxidil for genetic hair loss need to keep using it. If they stop, they lose the hair they gained within 9 months. So, for individuals with genetic hair loss, minoxidil is a huge commitment for life. For telogen effluvium, the rules are different. The first and foremost goal of treating telogen effluvium is to try to identify a cause (if possible) such as low iron, thyroid, dieting, etc. Sometimes a cause can't be found and treatments likely minoxidil are tried. Minoxidil (Rogaine) is not FDA approved for telogen effluvium, but is sometimes used. The purpose of using minoxidil in telogen effluvium is simply to get the hairs back into the growing phase. For many, many people with telogen effluvium, minoxidil can be stopped once the hairs a growing well and shedding has settled down. In such cases, minoxidil is used in a way to reset the hair growth cycles. There statement that minoxidil needs to be used forever or the hair falls out applies MAINLY to genetic hair loss. For other types of hair loss, I often use minoxidil for shorter duration
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Telogen Effluvium - Do I need to use minoxidil forever? The 'rules' are slightly different when minoxidil is used for telogen effluvium compared to genetic hair loss. So no, hair doesn't fall out once you stop minoxidil for all types of hair loss. Of course, it absolutely does fall out if the individual is using it for genetic hair loss.Let's back up a bit. Minoxidil is FDA approved for genetic hair loss. It's not approved for telogen effluvium but is sometimes used. Individuals who use minoxidil for genetic hair loss need to keep using it. If they stop, they lose the hair they gained within 9 months. So, for individuals with genetic hair loss, minoxidil is a huge commitment for life. For telogen effluvium, the rules are different. The first and foremost goal of treating telogen effluvium is to try to identify a cause (if possible) such as low iron, thyroid, dieting, etc. Sometimes a cause can't be found and treatments likely minoxidil are tried. Minoxidil (Rogaine) is not FDA approved for telogen effluvium, but is sometimes used. The purpose of using minoxidil in telogen effluvium is simply to get the hairs back into the growing phase. For many, many people with telogen effluvium, minoxidil can be stopped once the hairs a growing well and shedding has settled down. In such cases, minoxidil is used in a way to reset the hair growth cycles. There statement that minoxidil needs to be used forever or the hair falls out applies MAINLY to genetic hair loss. For other types of hair loss, I often use minoxidil for shorter duration
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Answer: Minoxidil Typically minoxidil is used for genetic hairloss. Hair loss from TE will normally grow back within a year or so. I would meet with a hair loss specialist to figure out a specific gameplan for your case.
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Answer: Minoxidil Typically minoxidil is used for genetic hairloss. Hair loss from TE will normally grow back within a year or so. I would meet with a hair loss specialist to figure out a specific gameplan for your case.
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May 14, 2015
Answer: Minoxidil Dear Sonic78,
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May 14, 2015
Answer: Minoxidil Dear Sonic78,
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October 2, 2015
Answer: Rogaine regiment One of the draw backs of minoxidil is that once you commit to it , you have to use it for life time. If you have gained any hair or if you have stoped any hair from using minoxidil, once you stop then the hair will fall off.
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October 2, 2015
Answer: Rogaine regiment One of the draw backs of minoxidil is that once you commit to it , you have to use it for life time. If you have gained any hair or if you have stoped any hair from using minoxidil, once you stop then the hair will fall off.
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