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Is neutriderm hair enhancer lotion similar in action or constitution to Minoxidil?

August 21, 2018
Asked By:hairwoes in London, GB

I am a 28 year old woman, worried about unwanted facial hair growth as a side effect from using the Neutriderm lotion that supposedly has saw palmetto and mulberry extract. The facial hair growth is a reported side effect of Minoxidil.

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Answer: Neutriderm

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August 22, 2018

Answer: Side effects

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August 22, 2018

Answer: Side effects

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