Stopping minoxidil after 10 months: How to?

Question

I have used minoxidil (Regaine foam) for 9-10 months now with some good results. My hair density improved. I have thin hair but had no serious problem with hair loss when I started. I desired fuller hair since I have long hair. In general, I'm a healthy 26-year-old woman. Now, I'm considering stopping with minoxidil but I am concerned about consequences - will I loose my hair not gains only? Should I stop gradually? Should I start eating some other supplements? What is the optimal thing to do?

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

Stopping the minoxidil will slowly cause you to lose the hair that has been retained or regrown. To blunt the effects of stopping the minoxidil you can consider starting finasteride, PRP, low level laser or nutraceuticals. Find a hair loss expert.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon to develop a treatment plan for yourself. NeoGraft Hair Restoration can create a fuller, thicker head of hair and tends to be much more effective than Minoxidil.
Best wishes,

Jeanette Straga, DO · Answer

Most likely when you stop minoxidil you will eventually revert back to where you would have been had you not used minoxidil at all.  That's called "catch-up" hair loss.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you had good results from your minoxidil, stopping it can cause a loss of all of the benefits for the hair that is dependent upon minoxidil

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