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I m 23 year old female using minoxidil from 1 month ago when will I stop using? Any side effects of minoxidil if I will stop it?

July 7, 2016
Asked By:6543 in Sidhpur,gujarat

It's can cause if I want to convince baby? I have hair loss because of hair smoothening treatment. .from 1 month ago I started minoxidil.my hair is falling drastically. .still not any improvement? If I will stop using it can cause anything plz tell me? I m very concern

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Answer: Discontinuing minoxidil use after one month

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