Will I lose my beard gains after stopping Minoxidil?

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I have a good beard but it's not a full beard yet so i want to use minoxidil to give it a boost to grow but i'm afraid that i may lose the new hairs after stopping minoxidil, I read that DHT is what causes scalp hair to fall after stopping minoxidil but facial hair isn't negatively affected by DHT so in theory the facial hair should stay, Could you give me your opinion please ?

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

Minoxidil is effective as long as it is in use. Once you quit using it, the beard that you gained during minoxidil use won't grow any longer.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

This is a good question. The most important factor in beard growth is time. If you are under 30, it is possible you have not yet achieved your full potential for growth. Beard growth does not reach the full potential until 30. You are correct that beard growth is not negatively affected by DHT. It is unlikely that there are many minoxidil dependent hairs after stopping- most men do not notice loss after stopping but its not impossible. I always encourage users of minoxidil for beard growth to consult a physician for guidance.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Hair that is grown by the drug minoxidil is usually dependent upon minoxidil and may be lost upon stopping the drug+

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