Can Minoxidil delay male pattern baldness?

November 20, 2015
Asked By:Lock12 in Los Angeles, CA

If I use minoxidil everyday before I actually have male pattern baldness, will my hair loss happen later?

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December 20, 2015

Answer: To be a smart consumer, you need to understand there is no "cure" for genetic balding.

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Answer: To be a smart consumer, you need to understand there is no "cure" for genetic balding.

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November 23, 2015

Answer: Minoxidil and Baldness -- It can be preventative!

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November 23, 2015

Answer: Minoxidil and Baldness -- It can be preventative!

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November 22, 2015

Answer: Minoxidil for preventing hair loss??????

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November 22, 2015

Answer: Minoxidil for preventing hair loss??????

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