I have been on a Advance hair studio programe signed up for 9 momths. In this time I have only had 3 bottle of minoxidil with about a 3-4 week waiting period in between bottles. I have noticed improvement last month, now that I have been waiting for my new bottle im affraid my progress is starting to go backwards.
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October 8, 2015
Answer: If you stop using topical minoxidil you will likely lose all the hairs you gained from using it.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
There are many reasons for hair shedding. While genetic hair loss can be associated with shedding, it's unusual for it to be associated with such persistent shedding. Be sure to check with your physician if any other causes of hair loss might also be present, especially telogen effluvium...
It is not safe to take minoxidil tablets for hair loss. It is a blood pressure lowering medication. If you do not have high blood pressure taking these tablets may be harmful and dangerous.
If you have thinning hair you really need an evaluation to see if it is genetic or from another cause like stress or autoimmune. If it is determined to be genetic there are many options and traditional treatments like rogaine foam and propecia pills can be used. I have great success in my...
