How many times and how much minoxidil to apply

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Minoxidil is a popular product in order to regrow hair or even to grow a beard.

There is however a lot of information and misinformation circulating about how much minoxidil to apply and how many times to apply minoxidil.

That’s why I want to review what the current research has to say about how much minoxidil to apply and how “many times should I apply minoxidil to my beard”.

Minoxidil beard shedding

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People who are using minoxidil for male/female pattern baldness or men who use it in an attempt to grow a beard often report an increase in hair shedding.

Is there any validity to minoxidil beard shedding? Or is it just a misperception that people have?

Let’s explore the topic at hand in order to find out.

Is a minoxidil beard permanent?

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Plenty of men out there are using minoxidil in order to attempt to grow facial hair. And as a previous user myself, I can definitely agree that it works.

However, a common question that gets asked frequently in regard to using Rogaine, or any other minoxidil brand to grow facial hair is the following: “Is a minoxidil beard permanent?”

This is an important question since very few people are willing to apply topical minoxidil for their entire life. Thus, let me attempt to answer it as conclusive as possible.

Is minoxidil safe for beard growth?

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Minoxidil is a popular product that is most commonly used to combat male and female pattern baldness, but is also gaining steam for its use in growing a beard.

Because it is becoming more popular by men looking to grow a beard, we must review what the literature has to say about the safety of using minoxidil for beard enhancement.

Let us try to answer the question, “Is minoxidil safe for beard growth” as conclusive as possible.

Is minoxidil FDA approved for beard growth use?

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Kirkland and Rogaine are two popular brands of minoxidil that are frequently used as a topical medicine to combat male and female pattern baldness.

Not only that, it is also frequently used by men lacking in the facial hair department in an attempt to grow a beard.

But is minoxidil FDA approved and more importantly, is it FDA approved for beard growth? Let’s find out.