From the FDA Drug Label
If you stop using minoxidil topical solution 5%, you will lose your newly regrown hair in 3 to 4 months. Continuous use of minoxidil topical solution 5% is needed to maintain hair regrowth The timeline for hair loss recurrence after discontinuing minoxidil (Rogaine) therapy is 3 to 4 months 1.
- Continuous use of minoxidil topical solution 5% is necessary to maintain hair regrowth.
- If minoxidil topical solution 5% is stopped, hair loss will begin again.
From the Research
Hair Loss Recurrence After Discontinuing Minoxidil Therapy
- The timeline for hair loss recurrence after discontinuing minoxidil therapy is not explicitly stated in the provided studies.
- However, according to 2, measurable changes disappear within months after discontinuation of treatment, suggesting that hair loss may recur within a few months of stopping minoxidil therapy.
- The exact duration of hair loss recurrence is not specified, but it is implied that the effects of minoxidil are reversible and that hair loss may return to its pre-treatment state after discontinuation.
Factors Influencing Hair Loss Recurrence
- The rate and extent of hair loss recurrence may depend on individual factors, such as the underlying cause of hair loss, the duration of minoxidil treatment, and the individual's response to treatment.
- Studies have shown that minoxidil can promote hair growth and slow down hair loss, but its effects are generally reversible, and hair loss may recur after discontinuation 3, 4.
- Alternative treatments, such as oral minoxidil or topical phytoactive formulations, may also be effective in promoting hair growth and reducing hair loss, but their long-term effects and potential for hair loss recurrence are not well established 5, 6.