I stopped minoxidil after one week -here’s what happened Progress Pictures 3/10/2024
A user experienced telogen effluvium due to stress and was prescribed oral minoxidil and spironolactone, which initially worked. After stopping and restarting minoxidil, they experienced shedding but saw regrowth after discontinuing it again.
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