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Dermaroller with Minoxidil?

cchill98Apr 23, 2021
Many doctors on here recommend short length dermarollers to be used along with minoxidil. Although safer than longer lengths, isn’t there still a non negligible risk of granuloma? Infection? Or is it safe enough to perform guilt free.

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