I've read that minoxidil can cause rapid aging via lowering collagen synthesis, and there are some very horrific stories about it destroying people's faces. Some people have had reports of their face being aged at least 5-10 years from it, especially younger people. This could be a result of normal aging, but there are too many reports to ignore. I'm 21 and always looked young for my age (I look about 19). My dad looks young too. Should I avoid minox? I'd rather keep my face than thicken hair.
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If Rogaine had zero benefit you can stop with minimal sequelae. No, if you stop you wont go bald right away- just continue down the slow path of progressive thinning. See a physician for other options.
Topical Rogaine works best for androgenetic alopecia. If you wanted to test a small area for this diagnosis you certainly can but you need to give it a few months to see the results. I am not sure you will see the desired results if you are using it to treat chronic t...
Rogaicontains minoxidil and that will not work for your thin, sparse, and light eyebrows, it works for thinning hair..I have no idea about Rapidbrow product .