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Do u know any creams i can use on my bald spot to make it grow back i had a braid/sewin two years ago and it pull my hair please help?

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Dr. Richard Maffezzoli answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Rogaine (minoxidil): You could try Rogain a topical solution that is sold without a perscfription

Answered 1/20/2015

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