Hair fall after quitting minioxidil

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Asked for Female, 22 Years

For patients for whom minioxdil does not work for 6 month but caused initial shedding for 4-5 month when will hair fall is expected to stop after leaving minioxdil?? As I went to a doctor for my thin hairs doctors give me minioxdil before minioxdil I never have this type of extreme hairfall but now it almost 4.5 month I have left minioxdil and have started homeopathic treatment for my hairs

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Dr. Nidhi Patel

Dermatologist 5 yrs exp Vadodara

We need to access the reason for the hairfall. After starting minoxidil hairfall is expected but only for few weeks. The reason of such heavy hair fall needs to be investigated and taken care of.

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai

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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.