I started using minoxil ..i used to apply twice a day.and then stoped using it after using for a week..and then i observed that 15 days after i stopped using,my hair loss frequency increased.So,does minoxidil cause increase in hairloss even after using it for a week??is this hairloss temporary or it will shed all my hair??i am vry worried please suggest
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No not necessarily. Shedding is a normal process that takes place during the hair cycle. Shedding can occur with telogen effluvium while miniaturization is typical of male pattern baldness.
Yes, shedding telogen vellus hairs is normal. On average a typical person sheds 80-100 a day. If you're having other symptoms of loss, see a hair loss specialist.
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