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Regarding minoxidil 5% for men can be used for women or not ?

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Dr. Richard Zienowicz answered

Yes: Absolutely. This is the same preparation and concentration as marketed for women.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/2/2018

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