My Hair Looked Better and Scalp Felt Better After Stopping Minoxidil — But I Know I Have to Use It Again

Doctor

I recently had scalp sensitivity with itching and decided to take a few days off from minoxidil which i’ve been on for years. After a few days my scalp felt so much better. The surprise was how much better my hair looked. It hadn’t looked that good in years. it combed easier, looked less messed, had a lot more body and actually looked much thicker. Had more scalp coverage.

I’m at a week now and it still looks great. But I’m pretty screwed aren’t I? I know I’ve got to get back on soon. But it’s depressing that I have to use something that I really have no way of knowing how well its working (and not gonna take a chance finding out) that makes my hair look lousy. its probably the PG and alcohol. I had a bad reaction to the foam. Do you hear this complaint often with clients?

I know going off is a bad idea.

Some people see value in growth from minoxidil, but it’s not very common to hear that stopping the medication made your hair look thicker. Most people do not like the textural impact of it on their existing hair, which can dry it out or make it appear brittle.

Are you using the proper dosage? Have you tried any conditioners after using the minoxidil?