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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
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A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
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