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    Hair Loss With Minoxidil Withdrawal

    September 1992 in “ The Lancet ”
    B.J. Kidwai, M. George
    Studysummary Stopping minoxidil caused significant hair loss, but regrowth occurred after resuming use.
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    1. Topical Minoxidil in Male Pattern Baldness: Effects of Discontinuation of Treatment Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987
    2. A Falling Out Following Minoxidil: Telogen Effluvium Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1987

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