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  • 29 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I've just started taking medication for hair treatment since early September 2017 and I've come across some stuff about potential side effects. I'm kinda worried because some articles I read online are making me anxious. Are these side effects common for everyone, or is it just a few cases?

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Dr. Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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