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A 34-year-old male asked:

should you really try minoxidil on your chest for hair growth? i heard it could be dangerous as it messes with blood pressure etc.

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Chest hair: DO NOT TRY MINOXIDIL or anything else without discussing this with your doctor. If you have a hair growth problem at your age you might want to see a Dermatologist.

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