I destroyed my scalp so you wouldn't have to: here's what happens when you quit topical minoxidil Minoxidil 7/11/2023
Quitting minoxidil can lead to significant hair loss, even in areas that were not thinning before, as hair becomes reliant on the treatment. Some users also report losing hair gains when stopping minoxidil despite taking finasteride.
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