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  • 35 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm dealing with baldness and hair loss, and I've come across Mintop 10. How often should I be using it each day, and what's the right dose? Is there a specific tablet I should be taking alongside it?

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Minoxidil 5. for local application ,once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised, tab finasteride 5 mg once daily for 3-6 weeks is advised to the patient.

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

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