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When Will Hair Shedding Stop After Using Minoxidil?
My dermatologist says im losing hair due to excessive ongoing stress. He told me to use 1-2mls of minoxidil at night. I have been using it for 8 days. When will the shedding stop? I have also started seeing a counsellor to helpe deal with the stress. My dermotologist said it could take another 8-10 weeks before the shedding stops. Is this true?
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Hair fall occurs due to many reasons.
Stress is one of them.
Other causes include nutritional deficiency, sleep deprivation, etc.
Hair fall is due to weakening of the hair roots.
Proper nutrition, adequate sleep, adequate water intake and relaxation will improve strength of hair, but this will take time.
Minoxidil is a preparation which controls hair fall but only for short the time when it is used.
Once discontinued, hair fall begins again so it should be slowly discontinued.
You should the minoxidil preparation under the supervision of a dermatologist.
However, for permanent strengthening of the hair roots, the above mentioned measures should be taken.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Hair fall occurs due to many reasons.
Stress is one of them.
Other causes include nutritional deficiency, sleep deprivation, etc.
Hair fall is due to weakening of the hair roots.
Proper nutrition, adequate sleep, adequate water intake and relaxation will improve strength of hair, but this will take time.
Minoxidil is a preparation which controls hair fall but only for short the time when it is used.
Once discontinued, hair fall begins again so it should be slowly discontinued.
You should the minoxidil preparation under the supervision of a dermatologist.
However, for permanent strengthening of the hair roots, the above mentioned measures should be taken.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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