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About applying minoxidil and sweating: is that a problem??

Sauvage123Jan 10, 2016
I tend to sweat a lot and I'm on treatment with minoxidil. Since I apply in the morning, I tend to sweat during the day even just after applying. This is a problem? I use foam minoxidil.

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Dr. Ryan Welter, MD
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Answered on Jan 12, 2016
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Dr. Omeed Memar, MD, PhD (license suspended)
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