4-6 months of Minoxidil use is needed to see significant results, but some people see results 2 months in. Stopping Minoxidil use causes a slow return to initial state before Minoxidil use [2008/1985].
How Long Should I be on Minoxidil
The hairs become permanent once they turn terminal, and no we don’t know when that will occur for you or anyone for that matter.
When you stop using Minoxidil only the hairs that have matured into terminal hairs will stay (they are permanent), the undeveloped vellus hairs will fall out.
We don’t how long till your hairs turn terminal. And every person is different.
We recommend between 1 and 2 years of consistent Minoxidil use.
We also recommend tapering off when you are nearing the end of your journey, though it’s not necessary. There’s no standard way of tapering, just use your best judgement.