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I have a bicuspid aortic valve and i've also had pericarditis once. is it safe for me to use minoxidil for beard grotwh? i'm not on any medications.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES, but: don't expect much. Hair may regrow, but it might be quite fine and sparse. Minoxidil is usually used for male pattern and female pattern baldness.

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Answered 1/15/2019

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A member asked:

I have a bicuspid aortic valve and i've also had pericarditis once. is it safe for me to use minoxidil for beard grotwh? i'm not on any medications.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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