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Used minoxidil 5.0 for 6 weeks only. Still experiencing hair loss after 3 months, is that normal?

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I used minoxidil 5.0 for 6 weeks total. After a few weeks into using it, I started to shed but never stopped. My thyroid/iron levels checked normal so dr suggested I quit minox as I was only taking it for small spots on my crown (no prior hair loss). Over 3 months later I lose close to 80 hairs when I wash/brush my hair and I’ve lost some hair volume. I assume this loss is due to quitting but when could I expect it to end? And when it does quit shedding so excessively, will it grow back? Thanks

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