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Been using Minoxidil to treat traction alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Can I stop minoxidil gradually after seeing regrowth?

Reserved97198May 15, 2022
can you please answer this question . I have been using minoxidil for a combination of traction alopecia and telogen effluvium and I don’t have Androgenetic alopecia. Can I stop minoxodil gradually after seeing regrowth? or will my hair shed again? and will it be worse than before using it if it sheds after stopping? hint that i don’t have aga.? I've read that minoxidil gains for true telogen effluvium is permanent due to not having a sensitivity to dht.

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Dr. Epameinondas Bonaros, MD
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Answered on Dec 20, 2022
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Thank you for your question. This is a bit tricky as it is possible to have both Androgenetic Hair loss and also have bouts of Telogen Effluvium. When using minoxidil for the first time there is a shading phase that can happen to some. We will be glad to see you virtually and discuss some...

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