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Hi drs. i started using minoxidile 5, 10 days ago and my hair is falling more than before ..plz help! should i stop using it ?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Hair: Yes! If this hair loss is still going on in two weeks please see the doctor who prescribed minoxidil.

Dr Placik and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/16/2016

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A member asked:

Hi drs. i started using minoxidile 5, 10 days ago and my hair is falling more than before ..plz help! should i stop using it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Placik and another doctor agreed

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