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Traction Alopecia and Minoxidil? Help!

Andres7630
i have a important question, is minoxidil safe to try with me? I have traction alopecia and hair damage from braids, can i use minoxidil? if i use it the hair i recover will go away? or will stay in my scalp? and a second question: If i use it for 2 months and my hair recovers can i safely stopped it? or i have to wait a determinated time while my follicles gets health? thank you doctors really apreciated!

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Dr. Sanusi Umar, MD
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