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====== Minoxidil Beard FAQ ====== | ====== Minoxidil Beard FAQ ====== | ||
- | //Proudly brought to you by the same people that created the original Minox FAQ document, located in a closed Facebook group called [[https:// | + | //Proudly brought to you by the same people that created the original Minox FAQ document, located in a closed Facebook group called [[https:// |
- | Group founded and administered by [[https:// | + | |
===== What is Minoxidil? ===== | ===== What is Minoxidil? ===== | ||
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==== How Do I Apply Foam Minoxidil? ==== | ==== How Do I Apply Foam Minoxidil? ==== | ||
- | There are a few techniques that people have used to apply the foam minoxidil. | + | The most common method |
- | <blockquote>Dispense the foam directly onto the face by holding the can vertically so that you don’t waste the gas. If you don’t hold it vertically you end up with liquid coming out, not foam. Let it dissolve a little on the face, then massage it in.< | + | <WRAP center round tip 60%> |
- | + | If your foam is melting immediately after dispensing | |
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- | 2.) Squirt out the foam into the cap half full. This is 1ml. Spraying into hands or directly on face will likely result in excess dosage. | + | |
- | 3.) One finger in the cap half-full with minox foam, then apply it equally on face and massage vigorously on face until dry. | + | |
- | 4.) Your face should be dry in less than a minute.< | + | |
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- | ===== Which Brand of Minoxidil | + | ===== Which Brand of Minoxidil |
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+ | ===== Should I Use 5% Minoxidil or a Higher One Like 10%? ===== | ||
+ | 5% is cheaper and possibly even //better// than higher percentages. If you have been seeing progress with 5%, stick with it and don't chase more. A study has shown that 5% was more effective. So, along with effectiveness, | ||
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+ | For more information about this, read this article on Beard Profile: [[https:// | ||
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+ | As stated in the section above, and the article, some people may have better progress with 10% //if they are resistant to minoxidil// | ||
===== Liquid or Foam Minoxidil — Which is Better? ===== | ===== Liquid or Foam Minoxidil — Which is Better? ===== | ||
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- | Trimming will give you the psychological aspect of still being able to grow your beard without impeding application or absorption to any meaningful degree. Since vellus hair grow slower than terminal, shaving may make you feel that you have regressed (you haven' | + | Trimming will give you the psychological aspect of still being able to grow your beard without impeding application or absorption to any meaningful degree. Since vellus hair grow slower than terminal, shaving may make you feel that you have regressed (you haven' |
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A common side effect of minoxidil, especially the liquid minoxidil, is dry, flaky skin. If this happens to you, be sure to moisturize after you've rinsed or washed the minoxidil out, as stated in [[: | A common side effect of minoxidil, especially the liquid minoxidil, is dry, flaky skin. If this happens to you, be sure to moisturize after you've rinsed or washed the minoxidil out, as stated in [[: | ||
- | Once you wash off the minoxidil (foam or liquid) after 4 hours from applying it, many members apply a moisturizer to their skin to help create optimal conditions for new hair growth. | + | Once you wash off the minoxidil (foam or liquid) after //at least// |
==== How Often Should You Apply Moisturizers? | ==== How Often Should You Apply Moisturizers? | ||
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=== How often can I use the dermaroller? | === How often can I use the dermaroller? | ||
- | * 0.2 or 0.25 mm long needles can be used every second day on the same skin area.* | + | * 0.2 or 0.25 mm long needles can be used every second day on the same skin area.*(not sufficient for beard growth) |
* <wrap hi>0.5 mm long needles can be used once or twice per week on the same skin area</ | * <wrap hi>0.5 mm long needles can be used once or twice per week on the same skin area</ | ||
* 1 mm can be used every two - four weeks on the same skin area. | * 1 mm can be used every two - four weeks on the same skin area. | ||
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=== Do I have to shave or trim before using the dermaroller? | === Do I have to shave or trim before using the dermaroller? | ||
Shaving or trimming low is recommended because the needles need to be able to puncture the skin for dermarolling to work. If you have long growth and roll over it, you will only be damaging and pulling hair. Trimming is safer and carries less risk of causing irritation to the skin and hair follicles as opposed to shaving. | Shaving or trimming low is recommended because the needles need to be able to puncture the skin for dermarolling to work. If you have long growth and roll over it, you will only be damaging and pulling hair. Trimming is safer and carries less risk of causing irritation to the skin and hair follicles as opposed to shaving. | ||
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+ | === What to Do Before/ | ||
+ | Before: | ||
+ | Before using a dermaroller, | ||
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+ | After: | ||
+ | Because dermarolling creates hundreds of tiny micro cuts (to stimulate collagen production), | ||
=== How do I disinfect/ | === How do I disinfect/ | ||
- | Run it under hot water to get any dead skin/other materials off, then leave in an alcohol bath for about a minute. Let it completely dry before using. You can use any antiseptic; isopropyl alcohol is the cheapest and will get the job done. | + | Run it under hot water to get any dead skin/other materials off, then leave in an alcohol bath for about 5 minutes. Let it completely dry before using. You can use any antiseptic; isopropyl alcohol is the cheapest and will get the job done. |
=== Derma rolling to increase minoxidil absorption? === | === Derma rolling to increase minoxidil absorption? === | ||
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=== France === | === France === | ||
- | * Foligan | + | * Foligain |
=== Germany === | === Germany === |