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Teenage hairline receding
My hairline started extremely receding at the age of 17/18(due to stress and bad quality water mainly)
I have been using minoxidil (and vitamin tablets) from past two months within the prescription of a dermatologist and I started seeing great result from 2nd month itself.
I asked my doctor how long will the medication process will take and he said I have to continue using minoxidil for 8 months atleast
But after going through some reviews, articles and YouTube videos, i found that one who has grown his hair using minoxidil will loose a lot of hair after he stops using it.
So now do I need to rely on minoxidil for the rest of my life?
I feel like I should discontinue it before my leftover hair gets used to it as i personally don't get a good feel to use chemicals everyday.
What should be my next best step?
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1. Hair renews through stem cells which are unlimited, so no you don't have to worry about them running out
2. When you stop minoxidil, Hair don't shed because minoxidil is stopped, they shed because you scalp disorder restarts
Look at it like a moving car
If you deaccelerate it will slow down
But when you stop that it regains speed
Minoxidil is the thing deaccelarating the process of hair loss
3. Minoxidil has to applied till you want your hair, for life if that's your need
Final statement at current level of medical evidence
Whatever media claims, there is NO PERMANENT CURE for male pattern hair loss
Other option, natural hair wigs (it seems artificial but the results are too good)
Hair transplant will also need you to continue minoxidil
4. A maintenance DHT inhibitor atleast as Topical form is good idea
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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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Dr. Bhagyashree Ankadavar
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Belgaum
I can understand your concern
Get online consultation for proper guidance and treatment
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Consult online for further treatment
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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