High Blood Pressure and Hair Loss During 1 Week of Minoxidil Use

Hi,
I had a little thinning in my crown area, so I decided to use minoxidil. I am 43 male, and I don’t really have genetic balding, but I have a lot of thinning. Anyways, I used minoxidil for about a week, and then I discontinued use because I had a higher blood pressure. During the use of the minoxidil, it has seemed that I have lost some hair in my crown area, and I was just wondering if it should grow back if I just leave it alone, or should I start using it again, even if I have some side effects.

I doubt that the minoxidil did any damage to your hair. Usually people that have blood pressure problems will report a drop in blood pressure. Minoxidil is a known hypotensive agent, originally discovered for control of blood pressure. Decisions to go back on the medication must be your own. As I have not examined you, I am not in a position to answer that part of your question.