5 years of Minoxidil gains all gone when i stopped 8/16/2026
Stopping minoxidil led to hair loss, but restarting it may help regain some hair, though not fully to the previous state. Using finasteride or dutasteride alongside minoxidil can improve chances of recovery.
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