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Will minoxidil work the 2nd time after amazing results the 1st time?

IvanzzzJan 11, 2019
Hi, I started using minoxidil 5% once daily less than 1 ml(to avoid side effects) a year ago and experienced amazing result. Everything was going fine but for last two months i used it very irregularly like twice in a week like that and hair loss is back. So I started again regularly but shedding a lot just like when i started the treatment 1 year ago.so can i expect a good result after shedding or it finished? 25 year old male

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Jan 14, 2019
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Dr. Mark Waldman, MD
Physician
Answered on Jan 13, 2019
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jan 14, 2019
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