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Low-dose oral minoxidil is effective and generally safe for treating hair loss in women.
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October 2024 in “Journal of the American Society of Nephrology” Oral minoxidil may cause priapism, especially in people with certain health conditions.
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Using too much topical minoxidil can cause serious side effects like dizziness and low blood pressure.
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Both treatments improved hair loss, but 15% Minoxidil caused more side effects than Low Level Laser Therapy.
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