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A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
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March 1988 in “Archives of Dermatology” Minoxidil can help regrow hair or slow down hair loss, but results vary among individuals.
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1 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” Using minoxidil for hair loss might cause sudden vision loss, so use it with caution and monitor closely.
1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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