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Does minoxidil (Rogaine) show positive results for a 64 year old male?

tbrown49Nov 30, 2013

Exhibiting fairly evenly thin hair overall, but stable for 15-20 years. Likewise, hairline receded, but also stable for 15-20 years.

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