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Can I stop foam minoxidil Rogaine safely after about 20 days of use?

kyle27
I have thinning in the crown and the front hairline. I started rogaine and had no idea how bad the shedding would be. I've also been experiencing the side effects and don't want to make this a long term problem. I know you can become dependent on minoxidil and wanted to make sure I haven't hit that point yet.

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