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I am having scalp folliculitis. my pimple on the head has lessen. i am having small white paches. what is the remedy for the hair to grow back?
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If there is NO: Scarring at the site, you can try rogaine (minoxidil). Lumigan grows hair quite well too; however, lumigan/latisse is a crazy expensive way unless this is a very small spot. There are some other oral meds too out there, just ask your doc. Good luck!
Answered 9/3/2016
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