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Ingesting minoxidil can cause serious heart problems and requires urgent medical treatment.
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A man got an allergic skin reaction after using a 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, suggesting it's important to check the ingredients of such solutions.
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Essential oils in a nanoemulsion help hair grow better than minoxidil 2% in mice.
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