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What is the success rate with minoxidil for female pattern hair loss in 21 year old female?

January 25, 2017
Asked By:rockstar25 in Toronto, ON

What do you mean by success( stopping or slowing down hair loss or regrowth)?

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Answer: 21 year old famle use of minoxidil

William Rassman, MD (retired)

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