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What's the difference between minoxidil and nanoxidil?

December 3, 2015
Asked By:Sauvage123 in Curitiba, BR

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December 19, 2015

Answer: Topical minoxidil is a medication used for hair loss. Nanoxidil is not a drug. It is a product marketed for hair loss.

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December 19, 2015

Answer: Topical minoxidil is a medication used for hair loss. Nanoxidil is not a drug. It is a product marketed for hair loss.

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December 4, 2015

Answer: What's the difference between minoxidil and nanoxidil?

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December 4, 2015

Answer: What's the difference between minoxidil and nanoxidil?

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