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I suffer from hair loss. it's worse now in menopause. is minoxidil safe to try?

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Very safe: You are not alone. This is very common. A skillful hair stylist will help. Minoxidil, if used religiously twice a day for YEARS may slow or stop the hair loss. Get the generic 2% which is almost as effective as expensive versions. See a DR to check for underlying thyroid or other abnormality.

Answered 1/25/2015

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