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Does acetone help with thinning hair?

November 17, 2015
Asked By:Rich Mentz in Newark, OH

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November 19, 2015

Answer: Acetone will not help with thinning hair. It would likely irritate your scalp and skin.

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November 19, 2015

Answer: Acetone will not help with thinning hair. It would likely irritate your scalp and skin.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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November 18, 2015

Answer: Acetone for thinning hair - no.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
November 18, 2015

Answer: Acetone for thinning hair - no.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
November 19, 2015

Answer: Acetone and thinning hair

William Rassman, MD (retired)
November 19, 2015

Answer: Acetone and thinning hair

William Rassman, MD (retired)

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