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What can be the side effects of minoxidil?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Few: If you have not heart problems it should be safe. Your can be irritaed by the mens liquid but this can solved by using the foam.If women use the men's form then it is possible to get excesss hair on your face.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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