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Hairfall , AGA
I started Minoxidil topical from February 2025 and in month of May 2025 there was an irregularity in application for 15 days and I started minoxidil application from 28th may there was little increase in hairfall at the time when I apply minoxidil from June 5 or so then I consulted my dermat and he started minoxidil tablet with topical from June 11 2025, but there was from 20th June I got sick and stopped topicals and tablet but now from 23rd June I started seeing hairfall increase while shampoo and minoxidil topical applicationand also stated minoxidil tablets is this increase due to minoxidil tablet??
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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There is initial shedding of hair(telogen stage- the end stage or shedding hair) which sheds early in the first 1 month of starting minoxidil which is completely normal.
In your case of irregular application, minoxidil by itself does not cause hairfall after stopping, it is due to ongoing process in your hair cycle.
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What you're experiencing is a common response to restarting Minoxidil, especially after a gap.
Minoxidil (both topical and oral) can initially cause a temporary increase in hair fall, often called âshedding.â This happens because Minoxidil pushes older hairs into the shedding phase to make room for new growth. It usually occurs 2â6 weeks after starting or restarting treatment.
Since you had interruptions in both topical and oral use, your scalp is essentially readjusting to treatment, and this could explain the increased hair fall from June 23 onwards.
This shedding is likely temporary and usually settles in a few weeks. It is not a sign of worsening hair loss, but rather a part of the process for many people.
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Continue Minoxidil as prescribed. Be consistent with application for best results. Follow up with your dermatologist if shedding is severe or prolonged beyond 6â8 weeks.
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