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Is it true that excessive sebum production reduces the effectiveness of minoxidil? Will minoxidil work if scalp is oily?

isnulJul 19, 2018

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Dr. Jeff Rapaport, MD
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Dr. Jeff Rapaport, MD
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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