Firstly, we understand that this may be disconcerting, but it is nothing to worry about - in fact, it is a good sign. When our patients start using Minoxidil treatment, a small number of them may notice that for a short period of time their hair starts to fall out in slightly greater amounts than before.

This can occur in both men and women and is temporary. The hair that falls out will be replaced by stronger hair. The first hair to grow back is likely to be fine and soft, but should become as fine and thick as the rest of the hair as treatment continues.

Depending on how long you stop using the product before starting again, and the condition you have, your hair will most likely fall out again.

For women, although there is no risk with the use of this medicine under general conditions, they should not use any Minoxidil product during pregnancy. Therefore, as soon as pregnancy is confirmed, treatment should be discontinued. Due to increased hormones during pregnancy, the active phase of the hair growth cycle is prolonged, which means thicker hair.

It usually sheds once the baby is born due to the temporary hair loss condition postpartum alopecia, but treatment can be resumed once the baby is born and breastfeeding is stopped, so it can be monitored again with the help of a specialist doctor.

It is prudent to seek professional advice before resuming previous treatment, as it may be necessary to adjust the components to ensure that they are appropriate for your level and pattern of shedding at the time of resumption.

And in the case of men, as long as he and his partner are trying to conceive, they can in principle continue to use Minoxidil, but it is advisable to consult your doctor before making a decision in this regard.