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Are there any health risks with the use of the product Toppik ? ...

nickyc7777Mar 16, 2016

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Dr. Jeff Rapaport, MD
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Dr. Jeff Rapaport, MD
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Dr. Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended
Dr. Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
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