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I have been losing hair on the sides of my head kinda of like streaks one doctor said to use 10 percent minoxidil and the other said use a multi vitamin. the minoxidil seems to help on the front of my head. have not used it any where else on my head ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Both may be right.: Minoxidil can address hair re-growth. Vitamins may address any nutritional deficiencies that are effecting hair loss.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have been losing hair on the sides of my head kinda of like streaks one doctor said to use 10 percent minoxidil and the other said use a multi vitamin. the minoxidil seems to help on the front of my head. have not used it any where else on my head ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Gabor and 3 doctors agreed

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