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If you only apply minoxidil in certain places you shouldn't expect hair growth elsewhere (where you are not applying it). This seems logical.
For the most part, minoxidil works best where it is applied. Applying minoxidil to the left side of the scalp does not do very much to stimulate hair growth on the right side of the scalp. However, a small amount of minoxidil can be absorbed into the blood stream and can stimulate hair growth in other areas in individuals who are really sensitive to the medication.About 5 % of women using minoxidil for scalp hair loss will develop hair growth on the face and rarely increased body hair as well
Yes, minoxidil can be absorbed through the skin and into the body. That is why some people get fainting as it can cause transient low blood pressure. The drug minoxidil was originally designed to treat high blood pressure and it was taken orally. In some parts of the world, the oral drug is used to treat hair loss.
you may get growth else where, however the growth is very limited. We recommend minoxidil to be used to prevent or reduce future hair loss. The amount of hair growth is minimal and usually localized.
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If you don't have pubic hair, you should see a doctor for an examination. There may be a medical cause. If there is no medical cause, then hair transplant surgery may be one option to have pubic hair.
Many drugs have hair loss as a side effect. However, in most cases the use of drugs are not the primary cause.
If your hair loss was due to kidney disease and if was reversible, it may take up to one full year to see hair grow back. However it probably isn't as simple as one direct cause. There are many people with kidney disease who have a full head of hair.
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