minoxidil two month update, unwanted hair growth is crazy 6/5/2023
Minoxidil use led to unwanted hair growth, but stopping the treatment was not an option due to positive effects on hairline growth. Reducing the dose and using salicylic acid were considered to manage side effects.
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