Just started minoxidil today...important question

[shootingguard]

Well, I've been worried about starting because of the commitment and the people who say it hasn't worked for them (in fact, it's worsened things), but decided I had to do something.

Anyways, I am using the recommended 1mg once nightly, but was wondering if I can use a little help me grow some missing spots in my beard, since I want to grow a really grand one. Can this cause acne or any other problems?

 

[TEDDYRUXPIN]

Erm do you mean 2% or 5% minoxidil and 1ml topical?

Beard? It might work or might not work. Minoxidil can only grow back hair from areas with hair follicles. You can apply minoxidil on your palm of your hand or feet for eternity and it will not grow hair. So if your beard section does not have hair follicles, it will not grow anything.

Actually, you might see your face go more read.

Try it if you wish, but I do not recommend you to do this.

Anyone????????

 

[shootingguard]

Yeah makes sense. I shouldn't be using it there anyways, and I could always just keep growing it out and hope it gets fuller. It's 5% liquid btw

 

[timbo]

The recommended dose for minoxidil is 2x per day. I would not expect results using it just 1x per day. Once a day is more of a regimen if you are just trying to maintain or slow down the balding process, not regrowth.