Increased hair loss

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Increased hair loss

Asked for Female, 26 Years

Hello Iv had hair loss around 10 years ago due to intense dieting and recently i visited a dermatologist and she prescribed me to use minoxidil 5 percent . Iv been using it since two weeks once a day and i noticed iam losing more hair than normal . I want to discontinue the treatment . Will it effect my hair ?? Please suggest ?!

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Dr. Sidaarth Khera Dermatologist 18 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sidaarth Khera

Dermatologist 18 yrs exp Delhi

Initially when you start minoxidil this type of hair loss is seen in many patients which settles in some time. Do not quit as it is a gold standard for hair loss treatments.

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