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A 25-year-old male asked:

Does hair loss treatment like minoxidil or finasteride lead to having abcess? because i started having them after taking those medications.

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Hair loss: Abscess where? you may have hidradenitis and need to see the doctor but there is no relationship with the medications you've mentioned.

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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered

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No it does not: No Minoxidil and Finasteroid do not cause abscess

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