Can the increased concentration of minoxidil in Xandrox 12.5% Lotion® cause temporary shedding?
A. Yes. All minoxidil formulas can cause temporary shedding, but the amount of increased shedding is usually imperceptible. Hair that is approaching the telogen phase, or is already in the telogen phase, is prompted to shed earlier than usual due to the use of minoxidil. Rarely will much more than 10% of the hair be in the telogen phase at any given time. This means that under the worst-case scenario, approximately 10% of one’s hair would be shed. If this does happen, most patients will not notice the shedding. The shedding is due to the stimulatory effect of the minoxidil and is limited only to those areas where the Xandrox 12.5% Lotion® is being applied. The replacement hair will appear in 100 or less days and is usually thicker than the hair that was shed.
