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title: "Minoxidil side effects: common vs serious risks"
description: "Minoxidil side effects are usually scalp irritation or unwanted hair growth. Rarely, chest pain, fainting, swelling, or rapid, with clinician guidance."
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# Minoxidil side effects: common vs serious risks

> Minoxidil side effects are usually scalp irritation or unwanted hair growth. Rarely, chest pain, fainting, swelling, or rapid, with clinician guidance.

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