Is it true if you stop using Minoxidil your hair will fall?

January 9, 2016
Asked By:jaberi in Boston, GA

I hear from people who stop using it that their hair has fallen double and more !! as your scalp has got use to something then you stop it so u lose more that what u gain if you stop it , is that true ??

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March 27, 2018

Answer: Stopping Minoxidil

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March 27, 2018

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November 30, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil will not cure hair loss. It does work but it only works as long as you keep using it.

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November 30, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil will not cure hair loss. It does work but it only works as long as you keep using it.

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September 13, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil

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September 13, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil

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August 16, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil

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August 16, 2018

Answer: Minoxidil

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November 8, 2017

Answer: Stopping Minoxidil - What Happens

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November 8, 2017

Answer: Stopping Minoxidil - What Happens

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