What would happen if someone stopped oral Minoxidil then got back on after a month Minoxidil 3/29/2026
A 20-year-old male stopped oral Minoxidil (3mg) for a month due to health concerns and lack of significant results, while continuing topical Minoxidil (7%) with tretinoin and 1mg finasteride. He wants to resume oral Minoxidil but is worried about losing progress.
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