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Female with iron deficiency, is it risky use minoxidil?

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I went to the dermatologist to check my hair as it started to lack volume lately. She prescribed me a minox 5% lotion and a blood test. I have no history of hair loss and I suspect it to be caused by anemia! Is it safe to stop using the lotion when my iron level increases? What shall I do?

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