Will the the minoxidil regrow some of my hair after I was taking citalopram for 8 years?
October 9, 2021
Asked By:Musameh91 in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Will the minoxidil regrow the ( i know it will not reverse the whole hair) but will the minoxidil regrow some of it? I was taking Citalopram 40mg for 8 years and i have telogen effluvium, but i quite the medication before 2 months ago and still facing hair loss and the telogen effluvium.
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Answer: Will the the minoxidil regrow some of my hair after I was taking citalopram for 8 years?
Finasteride may cause hair shedding a few weeks or months after beginning treatment. It is caused by the reactivation of the dormant hair follicles, and it is a positive sign that finasteride works. Shedding will subside within a few months as hair regrowth becomes more evident.
In office start prp/acell injections or consider transplant or both. at home start theradome (see link) at home daily.
You need a formal evaluation to see what type of hair loss you may have. when you have hairless its best to do a full hormonal workup for internal optimization plus scalp...
There are quite a few studies showcasing the effectiveness of oral minoxidil for hair loss, accompanied by before and after photos of real patients.Medical advice is required before commencing treatment with oral minoxidil.