Rogaine - 1 month in. If I were to stop Rogaine altogether, will I get back the hair that originally shedded?

January 11, 2016
Asked By:jeff1125 in Kalamazoo, MI

Hello, so I've been using Rogaine 5% for the last 30-35 days and have noticed the shed that was to be expected. I am also taking 1mg Fin-astride as well and have been for years... My concern is I've read a ton of stuff online about shedding and not seeing growth after 4-12 months of use... My question is, if I were to stop Rogaine all together, will i get back the hair that originally shedded? Or do I have to continue using it to get that hair back? Thank you for your time.

Answers (3)

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January 26, 2016

Answer: Hairs do not usually grow back after stopping a medication (Rogaine) that was intended to grow hair.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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January 26, 2016

Answer: Hairs do not usually grow back after stopping a medication (Rogaine) that was intended to grow hair.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
January 12, 2016

Answer: 1 month of Minoxidil

January 12, 2016

Answer: 1 month of Minoxidil

January 12, 2016

Answer: Rogaine and shedding

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January 12, 2016

Answer: Rogaine and shedding

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