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Hi. my sister has lupus and experiencing excessive hair loss. is it ok for her to use anti hair loss products especificaly "novuhair"-phil.-made.
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Lupus and hair loss: It depends on te type of hair loss. If it is generalized and from overall illness, it may work (not sure what it is, but rogaine (minoxidil) topical is probably more effective). If the hair loss is focal/spotty and well demarcated, a steroid injection may be better.
Answered 10/14/2013
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