Will the use of Minoxidil kill or hurt any REAL facial hair that exists?

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I have very tiny hairs growing on my face (like a premature beard). I'm wondering if the use of Minoxidil stop me from growing a REAL beard in the future. If I utilize Minoxidil now for a FAKE beard now, will that stop me from growing a REAL beard in near future

Robert Nettles, MD · Answer

As we know one of the main culprits 
of androgenetic alopecia is DHT.  DHT is created not only at the skin 
level on our scalps, but predominantly in the prostate.  It is then 
circulated through our bodies within our blood.
Minoxidil (the 
active ingredient in Rogaine) is a vasodilator.  This means that it 
increases blood flow to the areas where it is used. It is also a mild 
hair growth stimulant.  If you happen to create a lot of DHT, then the 
amount of extra DHT you are sending to your scalp could very well be 
more than the hair growth stimulation effect of minoxidil resulting in 
more hair loss rather than less.
I wrote an article about why we 
should stop using Rogaine as a hair growth treatment on my page, plus 
offer a better solution.  Feel free to stop by and check it out.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The drug minoxidil will not harm existing hairs on your head or face. Don't worry about taking this drug as there is mostly upside

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