Starting Fin at 21 What happens if I add Minoxidil later, then stop it? Treatment 6/15/2025
A 21-year-old started taking 1mg Finasteride daily for hair loss and considered adding Minoxidil for temple regrowth, questioning if stopping Minoxidil would cause hair loss despite continued Finasteride use. Responses suggest Minoxidil-induced hair requires ongoing use to maintain, while Finasteride alone may not sustain Minoxidil gains, with some recommending microneedling or topical applications to enhance results.
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