Can Minoxidil worsen hair loss? (Photo)

February 17, 2018
Asked By:Ben Cockrell in Houston, TX

Some users who stop, even if only using for a short time claim it leaves them thinner than before without any regrowth to their density and/or hairline. Basically, it irreversibly sped up hair loss. The same claims have been made by those who continued usage. Therefore my question is would a percentage of hair loss victims possibly be better off not starting treatments of this product? Side question: Is minoxidil defence a thing? Can you lose health hair from this drug?

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February 22, 2018

Answer: Hair Growth Basics--prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, minoxidil

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 22, 2018

Answer: Hair Growth Basics--prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, minoxidil

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Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 2, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil

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March 2, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil

February 22, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil and hair loss

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
February 22, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil and hair loss

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

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February 26, 2018

Answer: Hair loss from Minoxidil(Rogaine)

February 26, 2018

Answer: Hair loss from Minoxidil(Rogaine)

February 22, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil

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February 22, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil

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