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Can rogaine (minoxidil) for hair regrowth be harmful when pregnant?
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YES!: Rogaine (minoxidil) is category c in pregnancy and may be safe while breastfeeding but recommend advice from OB because logistically, it can cause masculinization in female fetuses if systemically absorbed.
Answered 5/19/2016
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