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Q 9　
Does Minoxidil Shedding End Up Total Baldness?

Will initial hair loss lead to total baldness finally?

A 9

Many people with minoxidil shedding (initial hair loss) are shocked and get into a panic. They are afraid that hair shedding may last forever until they lose all of their hair.

They are so worried about hair shedding that they tend to stop using topical minoxidil.

Don’t stop using minoxidil solution because of initial hair loss. Initial hair loss will end within 1-2 months. The number of hair shedding will decrease after a few months.

Hair thickness will increase from several months to six months after the start of the treatment with minoxidil, because people with initial hair loss are responders to minoxidil.

If hair loss still continues after several months, it may suggest superimposed other skin diseases. Patients had better visit a dermatologist for the treatment of progressive hair loss.