What if I stop using minoxidil for 1 month?

Answer: Minoxidil discontinuation Sometimes you can get temporary shedding in the first 6 weeks of minoxidil use but it should regrow. If you didn’t get shedding then you are fine.

What if I stop using minoxidil and start again?

Hence once you stop minoxidil, it will progress. It has no long-term side effects. You can go for hair transplant for permanent results.

What if I stop using minoxidil after 2 months?

If you quit using minoxidil, the blood flow to these hairs will decrease and will likely cause two things to happen: one, the anagen phase will begin to shorten again, and two, the hair will begin shifting back from the anagen phase to the telogen phase.

Can I stop using minoxidil gradually?

After your hairs grow out you can gradually stop using the minoxidil to see if you need to keep using it to keep the hairs alive.

How long can I stop using minoxidil?

Minoxidil does not cure hair loss for the rest of your life. It requires continuous usage and is a lifetime deal. If Minoxidil usage is stopped, in most cases the patient’s hair loss will start again from where it stopped. After 3-4 months, the hair fall process will continue.

What happens when you stop using minoxidil?

If Minoxidil usage is stopped, in most cases the patient’s hair loss will start again from where it stopped. After 3-4 months, the hair fall process will continue.

How long does it take to see results from minoxidil?

Making it possible for thicker healthy hair to grow. By 4 to 6 months you should see much improvement from your first application. Your hair will be in the peak of its growing phase and you should see results by this time. If not contact your doctor, but bare in mind. Minoxidil is not a cure for hair loss.

Should I apply minoxidil before or after a shower?

In terms of showering and washing your hair, the same rules apply but our advice would be to apply minoxidil after showering and drying your hair, and not before. Make sure your hair and scalp are dry in order to ensure the minoxidil is not diluted on the scalp, or evaporated when drying your hair.

Does minoxidil work for hair loss around the Crown?

Minoxidil manages to stimulate shrunken hair follicles, but not completely bring old ones back the dead. For this reason, Rogaine is not meant for all types of hair loss. For loss of hair around the crown, it could do a lot of good. Rogaine is not recommended for men with a receding hairline.