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Age 19/F : Doctor prescribed Minoxidil for 3 months?

shivangi123
I am a 19 year old girl facing excessive hair loss. My vitamin D levels are extremely low (4.7) so I have started medication. Further, my dermatologist prescribed minoxidil 5% for 3 months along with nutrient supplement. I read on the internet that stopping minoxidil, after use, may cause excessive shedding. I am really apprehensive and scared about using it.

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
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