How long will it take for excess body hair to go away after I stop using Minoxidil?

May 4, 2018
Asked By:JMH2018 in Gosnells, AU

I am a 31 year old women. My doctor recommended minoxidil as I had suffered diffuse hair loss. after 6-8 weeks of using minoxidil I noticed a rapid growth in facial hair, forhead, upper lip & jawline and excess hair on my arms, forearms, back of hands & knuckles, legs as well as hair on my back. I've never been a hairy person so it is quite distressing. I'm growing hair in places I've never had hair before. The hair is darker and long. I have stopped using minoxidil for 2 weeks now.

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