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I'm having problems of alopecia..have been using 5% minoxidil & biotin supplements for the last 2 months but have seen no progress..please help?

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It takes longer.: It takes longer to see response usually up to 6 months. See dermatologist for evaluation.

Answered 6/26/2017

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