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Different oral anticoagulants cause various non-bleeding side effects, so careful monitoring is needed.
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Low-dose oral minoxidil is generally safe for treating hair loss, with mostly mild side effects.
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Iron supplements may reverse premature graying in iron-deficient individuals; ingrown nails are common in diabetics with certain risk factors; topical finasteride may reduce scalp DHT as effectively as oral finasteride; monilethrix treatment is challenging but some medications can help.
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