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Minoxidil is causing an excess of unwanted body hair

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I've been using Minoxidil for about 6 or 7 months now due to hair lose/thinning. The hair on my scalp has gotten thicker but about 3 to 4 months ago I have not only noticed that the hair on my scalp getting thicker but also my body hair. I now have hair where I didn't have before and the hair that I did have is now much thicker and longer (hands, arms, shoulders, forehead, legs & ect). Is there anyway to prevent this with out compromising the progress I've been seeing with the hair on my scalp?

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