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I am a 32 yrs old female with dandruff and severe hair loss. i was prescribed flucinonide .05% soln, minoxidil 5% foam. will it cause more hair loss?

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Dr. Cheryl Levin answered

No: The dandruff itself can cause hair loss if not treated. Minoxidil is one of the only treatments that has been proven to increase hair growth in female pattern hair loss.

Answered 7/4/2016

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A member asked:

I am a 32 yrs old female with dandruff and severe hair loss. i was prescribed flucinonide .05% soln, minoxidil 5% foam. will it cause more hair loss?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cheryl Levin answered

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