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Is it possible that the minoxidil has caused a second TE for me?

August 8, 2022
Asked By:Abiziggy in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

I was incorrectly diagnosed with AGA so started 5% minoxidil end of January. After seeing two hair loss specialists I was told I have TE and advised to come off the minoxidil as my shedding during this time was immense. I came off minoxidil in May. Since then my shedding is starting to peak again. Is it possible that the minoxidil has caused a second TE for me? And if so when could I expect this to stop or is there anything I could do?

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