I lost lots of hair while using Minoxidil, will my hair grow back?

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losing lots of hair after I stopped using minixodil after almost three weeks of use. Am I gonna get the hair I'm losing back? i stopped because of the flakes and stickiness of the hair after using the drug everyday. i cant shower everyday so sleeping with sticky hair was not comfortable at all

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

There is an initial hair shed with Minoxidil. It will take up to 6 months to see results and you will need to continue use to maintain results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hair loss expert to go over your condition and advise you on best treatment options and shampoo recommendations. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Minoxidil helps to stopping hair loss and thickening of hair although it may cause a little loss at beginning . Flakes and stickiness of the hair after use of minoxidil  is a common side effect. Serum also may  cause irritation of the skin, redness, dryness, itchiness and dandruff because of alchol content of minoxidil  . It would be better to  consider using a lower dose/percentage. All of side effects are assumed to go away soon after stopping to use it.

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