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Does hair transplantation for beard and testosterone injection have serious side effects?

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: hair tx has no side effects. Testosterone ink are shown to have significant side effects, like cancer, heart disease etc.

Answered 12/19/2014

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Would one cycle of cypionate testosterone be sufficient enough to cause hair loss? Or any other side effects. The dosage is 1 ml once a week.

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I am a 19 y.o male and I want my beard to grow thicker. I want to use some testosterone supplements. What are the downsides/side effects of it?

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