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| + | //Looking for a guide on how to grow a beard using minoxidil? Check out the [[: | ||
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| ====== Minoxidil for Beard Growth ====== | ====== Minoxidil for Beard Growth ====== | ||
| Minoxidil, also commonly referred to by its trade name, Rogaine, is a blood-pressure medication that was once taken orally. After noting the side effects of extra hair growth, it was adapted into a topical solution to help regrow hair on the vertex of the scalp. | Minoxidil, also commonly referred to by its trade name, Rogaine, is a blood-pressure medication that was once taken orally. After noting the side effects of extra hair growth, it was adapted into a topical solution to help regrow hair on the vertex of the scalp. | ||
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| The same //does not// apply to the beard and androgen sensitivity is welcomed when it comes to the facial area. More DHT is //always// good, not only for facial hair but overall health. | The same //does not// apply to the beard and androgen sensitivity is welcomed when it comes to the facial area. More DHT is //always// good, not only for facial hair but overall health. | ||
| - | ===== Brands of Minoxidil ===== | + | |
| - | There are //many// different brands of minoxidil. Not all of them are viable to use for beard growth, as many include the use of DHT-blocking ingredients. Most 5% and lower solutions, however, generally do not contain DHT blockers. 5% is the one that most people opt for when it comes to the facial area. Some brands include: | + | |
| - | ^ Region or Country ^ Brand ^^^^ | + | |
| - | | **United States / Global** | Rogaine {{amazon> | + | |
| - | | **Canada** | Rogaine | Kirkland Signature | Equate || | + | |
| - | | **UK** | Regaine {{amazon> | + | |
| - | | **Germany** | Regaine {{amazon> | + | |
| ===== Why Minoxidil isn't Marketed for Beards ===== | ===== Why Minoxidil isn't Marketed for Beards ===== | ||
| As it is now, minoxidil is used successfully for areas of the scalp other than the vertex. But because scientific tests can cost a large amount of money, it has only been specifically tested and approved for sale of use on the vertex by the FDA. This does not mean that minoxidil can work on solely the vertex, it is simply that the product must specify such, as per testing only that area. | As it is now, minoxidil is used successfully for areas of the scalp other than the vertex. But because scientific tests can cost a large amount of money, it has only been specifically tested and approved for sale of use on the vertex by the FDA. This does not mean that minoxidil can work on solely the vertex, it is simply that the product must specify such, as per testing only that area. | ||
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| Of course, use caution when applying minox — whether to your scalp or face. Remember, doctors in many countries won't advise the use of minoxidil on your face, because it would malign with the FDA and what's been thoroughly tested. However, many dermatologists and doctors, particularly outside of the United States, have expressed the positivity of minoxidil promoting facial hair growth. | Of course, use caution when applying minox — whether to your scalp or face. Remember, doctors in many countries won't advise the use of minoxidil on your face, because it would malign with the FDA and what's been thoroughly tested. However, many dermatologists and doctors, particularly outside of the United States, have expressed the positivity of minoxidil promoting facial hair growth. | ||
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| ===== Side Effects of Minoxidil ===== | ===== Side Effects of Minoxidil ===== | ||
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