Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss, with mostly mild side effects.
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May 2020 in “Pharmacology Research & Perspectives” A new gel form of minoxidil is equally effective for hair growth and safer for the heart and other organs than the traditional solution.
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