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Reviewer: ginpene, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have used this topical med for bilateral male pattern baldness for 6 months and have had great results- no skin irritation or other side effects.
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Reviewer: mar_da, Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been using it for two years.I am 55. I use double the dosage and massage it in my scalp. Irritation at the beginning can be treated with almond oil. The results are incredible but you must keep at it twice a day and no cheating. I had visible results after 3 weeks and buying the no name 5% minoxidil is the way to go. Be patient and the results are well worth it. Yes you will have to contin
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Reviewer: honeybeeaz, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I started using it while also taking cortizone shots for Alopecia Aereta (first time in my life, 50 years old). I do think it is helpful, careful about letting it drip on your face. After about 3 months I am considering quitting. I can't deal with the itchy scalp and I don't want to use the product for the rest of my life. I am afraid I'm going to shed and lose the hair, as the product only works
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Reviewer: Naj, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Minoxidil 5% 2 years ago it was a little scary on my 3rd week i experience more hairloss..which force me to quit but month later i notice the regrowth and i was amazed with the result, full head of hair i didnt get to see that in a long time.. Now am experience a little hair loss again and am back on it and this time i am not going to quit its a great product easy to apply and yes my scalp does fe
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Reviewer: nana, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years
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I have been on Minoxidil for almost 2 years with no side effects and it is working for me, I only use it once a day. Iam thinking of trying the mens I heard it works better. I am having trouble with perms they seem to last for about a month. You have to make sure that you wipe any excess from getting on your face. I got lucky so far no side effects
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