Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Will I loose my hair at a faster rate once I stop Minoxidil?

libinnm
I know that if i stop minoxidil,the hair that was grown because of minoxil will be lost. My query is that ,the natural hair which i had before applying minoxidil ,which was under the attack of DHT,wheather i will loose those hair at a faster rate if i stop minoxidil,since minoxidil was applied to those hairs also. And also will hair will loose at a faster rate if minoxidil is stopped

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Answer
Dr. Justin Misko, MD
Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answer
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Hair Loss Treatment Questions

See all Hair Loss Treatment Q&A