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Minoxidil better than Finasteride?..hard question

Minoxidil better than Finasteride?..hard question 
This is an interesting question as the two drugs have been in competition since Finasteride came onto the market in 1997. Before comparing the two we need to look at Finasteride and answer a few questions. Finasteride was, like Minoxidil, originally …

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Minoxidil can be purchased over the counter without prescription?

Minoxidil can be purchased over the counter without prescription?
To give a short answer; yes to both, it is a drug, and yes, it can be bought over the counter. That Minoxidil is a drug can be seen through the simple fact that like all other …

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Is it ok minoxidil for alopecia androgenetica?

Is it ok minoxidil for alopecia androgenetica?
No one actually knows for sure how Minoxidil works but it is thought that it has an effect on the way the hair follicles are structured, though what effect it has is still unknown. What is known, however, is …

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Minoxidil: Is minoxidil the solution for Me?

Minoxidil: Is minoxidil the solution for Me?
A difficult question, are you experiencing hair loss? If yes, and it’s because of male pattern baldness, then Minoxidil may be able to help. It should be made clear, though, that you should only use Minoxidil if you are …

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