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May I use andractim on face to grow a decent beard?

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Varun DevJul 22, 2015

hi I had undergone varicocele vasectomy before 5yeard but now it re occurs I feel more fatigue libido problems decreased limb size seems to be less testosterone in my blood due to that I have only less body hair is that safe to use these drugs I can only do another surgery only after 6 years but I have a physical test with in that time so in order to increase my endurance can I use it

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After your face has healed and the scabs have fallen off, there should be no issue of shaving your beard.  As always, it is a good idea to check with your doctor as each doctor has their own unique post operative instructions.

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Just like male pattern balding is a genetic trait, beard hair growth is also a (separate unrelated) genetic trait.Some men can't grow beards.  Some of these men may choose hair transplant (from their scalp) to their face to add hair.  

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Redness after surgery can persist for several weeks. One of the side effect of Retin-A is that may cause redness.

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Generally speaking with laser hair removal you are damaging the hair follicle to the point that it does not grow anymore.  Sometimes after a long period of time the beard hair will start to come back.  Using minoxidil most likely will not bring back that hair as you did not lose the hair as a r...

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If minoxidil has worked for you and you were able to grow hair, you will need to continue using minoxidil indefinitely.  If you stop using the drug, the hairs that grew will fall out.Beard hair or facial hair is an inherited trait.  It is genetics.  

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If there was facial nerve damage you need to see a doctor in person for an examination.Sometimes it is normal to have swelling after surgery but rare after one month.Swelling can be a sign of infection.  (No way to tell with photos alone.)

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