Why I am only going to apply minoxidil once a day...

[KeepTheHair]

So,

after about 2 weeks of using minoxidil 2%(getting 15% soon, ordered from minoxidil.com) I have noticed that the skin next to my hair has is dry and has a lot aging and fine line effect to it. I have been using 2% a lot though! A LOT. 3 bottles in face. Since I was paranoid and waited for my finasteride.

So, seeing as though minoxidil stops collagen synthesis in the skin it does make it age, unfortunately. So, I don't know if it is that smart to not give your skin a break from this crap. I am going to give my skin a break from now on. Perhaps only apply it near my face once a day, also NOT after I shower since then my face can be clean and rid of it for awhile.

I actually first wanted to wash with nizoral and then directly apply it for that better effect...But it seems you definitely need to give your face/skin a break from this crap!

I have read a lot of PERMANENT wrinkles and bloated/black circles eye side effects.

Really I don't need this in addition to my balding. What do I do? I think I need minoxidil to regrow my frontal area...without it I don't know if I stand a chance...

I am getting my 15% soon...which is way stronger than 2% ofcourse...I will use it very carefully and only once a day. It should at least do something in combination with the other big 2. I just can't afford to screw up my face with this stuff.


Any input guys?

 

[goener]

did you use three bottles in two weeks? that's too much!
you should use less material , and, if you are worried about minoxidil 2% there is no point to use the 15%.

i don't know what is your current Norwood but I think that (at least when using 5% minoxidil) - one a day is enough for people who are in fairly good condition! (full looking hair)

 

[KeepTheHair]

I know that was too much lol...


I don't know if the things I read are real or not...thats the problem.

Could it be all in everyones minds?

IS THERE REALLY FACIAL SIDE EFFECTS FROM MINOXIDIL? who knows...

I am going to continue using the product. I am definitely shedding at this point. No point in stopping now.

If anyone has insight please share

 

[goener]

I used the liquid version several times for up to two months, could not stand using it because of greasiness and flaking, but never noticed anything wrong with my face, and I used rogaine foam 3 months, it was great but I wasn't determined enough to use it on daily basis for so long. No facial problems.

 

[KeepTheHair]

Thanks for the feedback. I am going to continue using it. But only once a day. Maybe twice a day some other days.

 

[goener]

Yes I used it once a day too, I don't think that everyone should be using it twice a day. I think it depends on your hair and thinning rate.