My scar has been caused by burn when I was young. So if I stop using minoxidil, will the hair stop growing or fall? (photo)

At young ages (i.e. less than 35 years and especially less than 25 years), genetic hair loss is unpredictable. There are limited tools (despite what is sold and commercially available) that can accurately guide us in these tough questions. A few general rules seem to be helpfulMales with...

Dear james23231Both temporary and permanent hair loss are possible after traumatic injury such as falling off a bike. Be sure to have the area examined by a physician to ensure that there is no infection as this is the most important short term consideration. If the injury was minor and...

A doctor needs to examine you first. A doctor may ask you questions pertinent to your hair loss taking a medical history. A doctor may even order blood tests or make measurement such as a bulk test or miniaturization test looking at your hair under a microscope. Afterwards, the doctor may give...

Usually after you stop rogaine or minoxidil the hair that had fall off because go minoxidil will start to fall off.  It usually starts after a month, we usually recommend to taper it off. But that does not stop the shedding. 

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.