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I want to use minoxidil on my eyebrows, maybe 5% a day as recommended by my dermatologist. when they grow the way i want them to, can i use the rogaine a few times a night per week for maintenance? i want to avoid as many side effects as possible?

Q: i want to use minoxidil on my eyebrows, maybe 5% a day as recommended by my dermatologist. when they grow the way i want them to, can i use the rogaine a few times a night per week for maintenance? i want to avoid as many side effects as possible?

: Go ahead an use it and the side effects should be minimal

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Go ahead an use it and the side effects should be minimal

Answered 8/9/2021

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A member asked:

I want to use minoxidil on my eyebrows, maybe 5% a day as recommended by my dermatologist. when they grow the way i want them to, can i use the rogaine a few times a night per week for maintenance? i want to avoid as many side effects as possible?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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