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Will benzoyl peroxide affect the growth of Minoxidil?

lordnezOct 16, 2017
Ive been using minoxidil in my cheek area to grow a beard and its working but ive been getting pimples and would like to use my benzol perioxide but im afraid it will make cut the minoxidil results THANKS IN ADVANCED DOCTORS

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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Dr. Parsa Mohebi, MD, FISHRS
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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