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10% minoxidil improves frontal hair count more than 5% but has more side effects.
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April 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” Oral minoxidil is an effective alternative for hair loss but may cause more unwanted hair growth.
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Sublingual minoxidil increases hair thickness in men with hair loss.
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