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Can I apply minoxidil while I am still having the hair concealer on my hair or the concelear will act like a barrier ??

christina wagihMay 12, 2016
I am using hair concelear and minoxidil Can I apply minoxidil while I still having the c oncelaear on my hair or the concelear will act like a barrier ??? My 2nd question is how offten can I use the hair concealer and not having any side effects ??

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