I've been using Minoxidil for four months now, following my dermatologist's advice, but I'm thinking about stopping it. I'm 21 years old and a bit concerned about what might happen if I do. What should I expect? Will there be any side effects or hair loss? Is it safe to just quit Minoxidil after this period?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

General Practitioner

MBBS
3+ Yrs

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Ask dermatologist for wheaning off ,do not stop it abruptly

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've got these red circles on both sides of my bikini line and they're kind of dry in the middle with raised edges. Sometimes they're dry and other times there's a bit of water. They itch occasionally and then go quiet. I'm wondering if I should use ringguard on them or if there's another ointment you would recommend?

use ring guard

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I'm worried that using Ketocip shampoo might be causing my hair to fall out. How often is it safe to use this shampoo in a week without making my hair concerns worse?

Its unusual,no need to worry visit Dermatologist for appropriate management of hair fall

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I'm noticing that my skin color is getting darker all over my body, and it's not just from tanning since even the normally lighter areas are turning darker too. Any ideas on what's going on?

That could be due to acanthosis,visit dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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