Is there a way to not build a tolernace to rogaine ?

[john1245]

Hi guys,
The title says it all really. I have been on rogaine for 4 years and I am wondering is there a possible way to not build up a tolerance to it ? For example if I maybe stopped taking it for a few weeks every 6 months etc? Or is it best to continue to use it every day twice a day? Just wondering does anybody have any experience with this?
Thanks guys

 

[NW9000]

wat

 

[Norwoody]

Perhaps you may want to consider needling, tretinoin, or low dose oral.

 

[Btg]

you dont build tolerance to minoxidil, but usually as alopecia progresses you still lose hair on minoxidil since it is a growth stimulant and does not directly face the alopecia effects

 

[john1245]

Do you have the sense that you are building / have built up a tolerance to minoxidil?

How long have you had that sense, and what is your impression based on?

No not particularly it's really hard to tell. Sometimes I think I've began losing hair again and sometimes I think it's the same. I've heard some long term rogaine users have had success by taking breaks from rogaine for a few weeks then restarting again but I'm not sure