Is It Safe To Apply Minoxidil On The Face?

Posted on Mon, 31 Oct 2016

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Mon, 31 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : Is it safe to apply 1 ml Minoxidil 5% on face in the night for getting beard ? I am 26 and still don't have beard.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can apply minoxidil

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Yes you can apply minoxidil on face.
Take care that it doesn't enter eye.
In addition also take tablet androanagen daily.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Is there any side effect of androanagen

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use follihair

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Androanagen can have side effects on prolonged usage, better take tablet follihair daily one tablet for 6 months.
It is totally safe and effective.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D