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Is it safe to quit Minoxidil after using it for 1 month?

March 4, 2018
Asked By:Claude1978 in Thailand, TH

Hi! I've started Minoxidil 5% about 4 weeks ago and I've normally noticed a shedding. After the 3rd week I started to have irritation on the scalp and dry dandruff flakes every time I used the comb so I decided to stop the treatment. Will this have a bad effect on my hair, after using Minoxidil for 4 weeks and then stopping it? Will my healthy hair grow back, those ones that I've lost with the shedding, or they will be totally affected by the stoppage of the treatment? Thank you!

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Answer: One month on minixidil

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March 9, 2018

Answer: Stopping minoxidil after 4 weeks

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March 9, 2018

Answer: Stopping minoxidil after 4 weeks

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