Some feedback from anyone who has taken a break from minoxidil

[rkim]

I used minoxidil for over 6 years, stopped for 3.5 months and started up again for the past 6 months. I was curious if anyone else has done this and what their experience has been. Any progress above where you left off? Shed? How long until you saw results or a return to where you were? Time frame of use and break?

Or if someone can direct me to some threads that discuss this I'd appreciate it.

Thanks guys.

 

[Hairworry]

Hi

Stopped minoxidil about half a year ago and recently just started again. Now into my 4th week and the shedding is insane. Normally I would lose about 20-30 hairs in the shower but now, 100-200. Running my hands thru' my hair, I see 5-8 strands of hair fall. My hair feels limp and the thinning is so obvious that I can see my scalp.

The point is, somehow my scalp now needs to re-adjust back to minoxidil. Don't know how long the shedding will last but praying that it will stabilise soon.

I'm also hoping that I will gain back some of the hairs that were lost from this past few weeks of shedding.