If minoxidil changes the texture/colour of existing healthy hair follicles, are the follicles now minoxidil dependent for life?

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After only 7 months of use minoxidil has drastically changed the texture of my existing hair (not new growth). If I stop the minoxidil can my previous texture return? Are these follicles now minoxidil dependent for life after only 7 months?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

i would suggest. our hair growth package from emeragecosmetics.com this will help strengthen the hair but you also may need prp/acell and spironolactone.  see an expert.
I suggest a formal consultation as there are a combination of treatments that can be done to improve har loss.  Oral finesteride has very little to no side effects in the majority of people; PRP/platelet-rich plasma + stem cells like A Cell help regrow hair and slow down the thinning process; rogaine and restorsea spray should be used daily; oral viviscal helps keep nutrients high in the follices as well.  Transplantation is a last resort but works early in the aging process as well.  A formal consultation and combination treatment is needed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

When you get hair produced from using minoxidil, the hairs are minoxidil dependent and if you stop the drug, the hairs fall away.

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