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What are the side effects of 5% minoxidil?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Minoxidil: Irritation or burning of eye, itching, redness on scalp, and unwanted hair growth in other parts of body.

Answered 10/3/2016

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