Post Minoxidil Shed

[Person]

I used minoxidil 5% twice daily for 1.5 months only on the hairline corners. During that time, my hair rapidly thinned out and looked horrible in that area. Yes, I realize that shedding is normal and expected before seeing results.

This is not the reason i stopped. I stopped because I was getting bad headaches and a bloated face from the minox and it was definitely not worth it.

I stopped 4 weeks ago cold turkey. Since then my headaches have stopped and bloated face has reduced significantly. I also feel better and have more energy and get better sleep.

I have read many horror stories about stopping minox then 3 months later all your hair falls out even in areas you had thick healthy hair as a result of the "post minoxidil shed telogen effluvium".

I also read of a formal study where they had a group of ppl used minox for 2 years. Then quit cold turkey. Their hair counts and weights decreased significantly for six months then went back to baseline of where they were before treatment.


The question is
1. Will i experience this shed even though i only used it 6 weeks?
2. Has anyone here quit minox and then months later hair went back to normal?

I feel like there is no clear answer to this question about post-minox shedding. Most ppl who quit panic at the first sight of the post-minox shed and get back on before their hair can recover fully.

All answers are appreciated.

[UK_]

Minox is poisonous to cats.

[Person]

Has anyone here quit minox without having a horrible post-minox shed?

[Person]

how are there no answers to a single question about post-minoxidil shedding?
It is the second most popular hairloss drug in the U.S and there are no clear answers anywhere on this forum about what to expect after quitting

[mark-1]

I used minox for 3 months then just quit because it made my hair look greasy and lank. I didn't experience any increased shedding I don't think.

I think reactions are individual.

[Person]

How long ago did you quit? Thanks for your reply.

[mark-1]

It must be 8 years ago now

[WarLord]

Originally Posted by Person

I used minoxidil 5% twice daily for 1.5 months only on the hairline corners. During that time, my hair rapidly thinned out and looked horrible in that area. Yes, I realize that shedding is normal and expected before seeing results.

This is not the reason i stopped. I stopped because I was getting bad headaches and a bloated face from the minox and it was definitely not worth it.

I stopped 4 weeks ago cold turkey. Since then my headaches have stopped and bloated face has reduced significantly. I also feel better and have more energy and get better sleep.

I have read many horror stories about stopping minox then 3 months later all your hair falls out even in areas you had thick healthy hair as a result of the "post minoxidil shed telogen effluvium".

I also read of a formal study where they had a group of ppl used minox for 2 years. Then quit cold turkey. Their hair counts and weights decreased significantly for six months then went back to baseline of where they were before treatment.


The question is
1. Will i experience this shed even though i only used it 6 weeks?
2. Has anyone here quit minox and then months later hair went back to normal?

I feel like there is no clear answer to this question about post-minox shedding. Most ppl who quit panic at the first sight of the post-minox shed and get back on before their hair can recover fully.

All answers are appreciated.

I think that 1,5 months is too little time. But seriously consider the continuation of the treatment. It could possibly work for you.

[seacat]

Have you tried the foam version? It is supposed to be more effective with fewer side effects.

[Person]

Originally Posted by seacat

Have you tried the foam version? It is supposed to be more effective with fewer side effects.

I used the 5% foam