Aminexil - is it possible that if you stop using it you lose more hair than you had originally? Treatment 9/9/2025
Aminexil is used to strengthen hair roots but stopping it may lead to hair thinning, unlike minoxidil which has more complex effects. The user did not use finasteride or minoxidil due to concerns about side effects.
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