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I have Keratosis pilaris on my cheek. Will applying minoxidil cause any problems? Or help to cure from KP? (Photo)

markjendryAug 5, 2019
I have KP on my skin. Hand, back, face. But on my cheek there is no beard so I want to grow beard on that area. Is minoxidil helps to grow beard on there.? Or it causes my KP vulgar?. Minoxidil helps to cure from keritosis pilaris?

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Dr. Matt Tahsini, MD
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Aug 27, 2019
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Aug 13, 2019
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