I'm Using Minoxidil 5%, I Have Reached The Result That

Posted on Thu, 21 Mar 2019

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Question : I'm using minoxidil 5%, I have reached the result that I want, what I know is that I have to use it for life in order to keep the implanted hair, how many times should I use it from now to remain my hair the same?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stop using it for 6-12 months.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

You should not use it for life. You can stop using it for 6-12 months without experiencing shedding.
After 6-12 months you can see the situation and if needed you can safely reuse it.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (21 minutes later)

Hello Dr,

Im afraid if I quit using it I'll have hair loss, although im just using it for my forehead, just for safety, how many times should I use it not to grow hair but to have the right balance

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No maintaining dosage.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear. I don't think you can use it without stopping in order to keep right balance.
You may stop it for as long as it is not necessary and if the fall starts again you can repeat the treatment twice daily.
There is not a maintaining dosage.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana