Is Minoxidil for Short-term or Long-term Use?

Minoxidil is for long-term use, and will only be effective for as long as you’re using it. Though many people find their results with Minoxidil to be disappointing (it is most effective when application begins at the early onset of hair loss and does not work on the hairline, only the vertex), physicians recommend a person use it for at least one year before deciding whether or not it is the right treatment.

Hello,Minoxidil is effective in protecting the non-transplanted hairs by keeping them in anagen phase for longer.  Patients often times need a blueprint for maintaining native hairs so that future procedures are not necessary.  Transplanted hairs have been reported to grow faster with minoxidil. Evidence has been reported by several studies with limited numbers including at a Consensus Report at the 9th Annual Meeting in 2002.  The main downside of minoxidil is irritation which is often mitigated by the use of foam.
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Dr. Anil Shah

Minoxidil only works when it is on use. Usually it's been used for long term treatments. İt will start showing results after 3-4 weeks, however when you stop using it the effects will go away as well.

Minoxidil will not cure hair loss.  It only works as long as you keep using it.  It is not a temporary use medication.

Minoxidil is a very effective treatment for hair loss, but it has to be used indefinitely. Once you stop using it, the hair loss returns.

Minoxidil is a very useful treatment for hair loss, but is something that works only while being used. Most patients will see regression of their improvements if they stop using minoxidil. Many patients will use minoxidil for decades as long as they are able to tolerate it. I recommend that most patients at least try it for 6-9 months, regardless of any other treatment options they pursue in the mean time. Minoxidil can still be used with hair transplant patients, PRP injections, and other therapies.
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