If I quit minoxidil after 7 months will I lose more hair than when I started? Can my old texture and density return? (Photo)

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I'm a 50yr old male, started minoxidil in Nov as a purely preventative measure. My hair density before starting was approximately 85-90% versus when I was 25yrs old. Since starting I have lost more density than anytime in my life and only where I've applied it. I think it has pushed out my thicker hairs and replaced some with white straw like hairs, but overall I'm down 25-30% density. I want to stop, but will my follicles recover and come back as before or are they likely addicted now?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I would suggest PRP/acell and starting at home roller, growth factors, and oral vitamins (see link to emeragecosmetics.com) I use the products daily and the roller once a week.  In office I do PRP/acell every 3 months but I did a series of 6 monthly treatments origionally.
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.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You’ll want to review the complete story with your doctors. I’m assuming every other cause of reduced density has been ruled out and I’m assuming you have had some blood tests. Your situation is complex and stopping might be the best thing. Please review the entire story with the doctor. The focus here can not be solely on the minoxidil so that something is not missed.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you have new hair growth from the minoxidil, stopping it will cause the loss of the new hair that grew from the drug

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