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A member asked:
I used minoxidil for my patchy beard for 1 m.and now it becomes thinner and more patchy..should i stop using it? or it's normal shedding?what to do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not effective: consult your dermatologist- minoxidil was never meant to be used for beard alopecia- it simply will not work.
Answered 4/14/2016
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