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I just inject serum for anti hairfall in my friend scalp, dermatologiest prescribed for him.is thier harmful effect to our body?

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

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Maybe: Only take prescription medications as prescribed and do not share with friends. There can be significant side-effects.

Answered 11/7/2012

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Yes: And harmful to your wallet. There no approved injectable "anti hairfall" serum". You are putting your friend at risk by injecting material into him.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I just inject serum for anti hairfall in my friend scalp, dermatologiest prescribed for him.is thier harmful effect to our body?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Thomas Heston answered

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