I used minoxidil for over two weeks then stopped using it, now that I stopped I'm losing more hair than before, is it temporary?

July 20, 2017
Asked By:randy25 in Irvine, CA

i've been on Finastride for over 6 months now and the results were better than i imagined, i was losing no hair and actually regrowing some as i took picture every day. my doctor also gave me minoxidil and i had to stop after two weeks of use. Now that i stopped i'm losing more hair than ever. is it like temporary reaction? sex: male age: 19

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July 21, 2017

Answer: Hair Loss Basics--Finasteride, prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, Minoxidil

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 21, 2017

Answer: Hair Loss Basics--Finasteride, prp, progesterone, hair transplantation, Minoxidil

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 25, 2017

Answer: Losing more hair than before

July 25, 2017

Answer: Losing more hair than before

July 20, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil causes immediate telogen release

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July 20, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil causes immediate telogen release

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