[HELP!] How Damaging is quitting Minoxidil cold turkey after 1 month? Taper off instead? 1/27/2021
Quitting Minoxidil may lead to losing hair progress, but it is not known to cause libido issues, which are more associated with Finasteride. Users suggest continuing Minoxidil and managing side effects from Finasteride, as stopping Minoxidil will likely result in hair loss.
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