The minoxidil in pill form is a very small dose for women, but you must take it every day. It only works as long as you take it. It doesn’t work for everyone and I have read that when you first start taking it, initially you’ll have greater shedding, but that will phase out. That’s one reason I’ve put off taking it. And, hoping my shedding will stop and my regrowth will set in. Idk. I’ll have to decide soon.

Oh, my ex SIL, the mother of my niece hair stylist, had the same kind of hair loss years ago, due to stress. It grew back ok, though. I’m not sure if she took meds.

You can also use topical minoxidil, but I think that would be a major inconvenience, though it’s doable. I got the foam and pills. I have both just in case.

I was warned it can cause random hair to grow on your face or body, but that doesn’t bother me. I can deal with getting rid of that.

Good luck with the dermatologist.