Hi, İ have done laser hair removal on my beard area, i didn't like the results so i decided to use minoxidil and in some areas it has begun new thin hair growth, my question is: İ use minoxidil for one year, should i use it longer? Could a potential hair loss treatment, work for beard hair loss too and even after laser hair removal? Thank you.
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Minoxidil is a good starting point. There is good evidence that some people will grow facial hair using it. But it only works as long as you use it. Hair that grows due to minoxidil falls out a few months after discontinuing it.There are no long-term side effects to be worried about, though....
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.)
The thin hairs that are growing with minoxidil not be affected if you shave it. But it may take the same amount of time for you to see it grow. It will likely not grow any thicker.
