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
Answer: Hair shedding and minoxidil Minoxidil promotes anagen. This means that hair in the resting phase will be shed as a new hair grows in to replace the old resting hair. It is normal to shed up to 100 hair a day. Over time, your hair should grow back to the original volume. There really was no reason to stop the minoxidil. Hair shedding was a sign you were benefiting from the minoxidil. Maintaining your hair long term means keeping the hair in the growing phase as long as possible. The resting phase is a phase where inflammation attacks the hair follicles and eventually this inflammation destroys the stem cells.
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Answer: Hair shedding and minoxidil Minoxidil promotes anagen. This means that hair in the resting phase will be shed as a new hair grows in to replace the old resting hair. It is normal to shed up to 100 hair a day. Over time, your hair should grow back to the original volume. There really was no reason to stop the minoxidil. Hair shedding was a sign you were benefiting from the minoxidil. Maintaining your hair long term means keeping the hair in the growing phase as long as possible. The resting phase is a phase where inflammation attacks the hair follicles and eventually this inflammation destroys the stem cells.
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March 19, 2018
Answer: Hair Growth Basics--prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, minoxidil Yes, this can be typical. It can take up to 6 months to see results with Minoxidil and you'll need to keep using it to maintain results. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone which can help with hair regrowth and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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March 19, 2018
Answer: Hair Growth Basics--prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, minoxidil Yes, this can be typical. It can take up to 6 months to see results with Minoxidil and you'll need to keep using it to maintain results. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone which can help with hair regrowth and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Hair loss after using minoxidil Normal hair loss is 50-100 hairs per day: it is difficult to answer your questions without more information. The best thing for you is to have photos taken by you doctor so that a comparison can be made in a few months. Normal hair loss will continue to happen, but so will regrowth if all else is well. Your doctor will be able to help you over time.
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Answer: Hair loss after using minoxidil Normal hair loss is 50-100 hairs per day: it is difficult to answer your questions without more information. The best thing for you is to have photos taken by you doctor so that a comparison can be made in a few months. Normal hair loss will continue to happen, but so will regrowth if all else is well. Your doctor will be able to help you over time.
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May 11, 2020
Answer: The Problem with Minoxidil While minoxidil works for some, the
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May 11, 2020
Answer: The Problem with Minoxidil While minoxidil works for some, the
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March 19, 2018
Answer: Yes it it normal It takes a minimum of 3 months to see any results from using hair supplements or any form of medication related to hair. The reason being is that the cycle of hair growth goes in 3 months period.I recommend consulting with a specialist too so there can be a proper assessment done.I hope this helps.
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March 19, 2018
Answer: Yes it it normal It takes a minimum of 3 months to see any results from using hair supplements or any form of medication related to hair. The reason being is that the cycle of hair growth goes in 3 months period.I recommend consulting with a specialist too so there can be a proper assessment done.I hope this helps.
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